Chevrolet Corvette Complaints

5,302 consumer complaints on file.

#11517489April 17, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while reversing, the steering wheel became firm. The contact turned off the vehicle and moved the steering wheel side to side at the same time while restarting the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering) and referred the contact the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted a case was filed, and the manufacturer also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517546April 17, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
service active handling/service traction control
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516934April 13, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Doors will not open inside or outside on push button on arm rest. Emergency personnel will not be able to extricate you from vehicle if an accident happens. From inside there is an emergency handle to let you out but during a wreck you may be disabled and not remember the emergency handle. The palm handle push button does not work from outside.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516490April 11, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The hood unexpectedly opens and can fly up and cause loss of forward vision. The hood can fly off and cause death. With no visibility the a collision can cause death.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516202April 9, 2023
WHEELS
Wheels are defective and cracked at approx 22k miles normal use. Inside of driver wheel cracked and does not hold air.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516046April 7, 2023
ENGINE
Car stopped working would not start engine went out only had around 28000 miles 2014 corvette had to have it towed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515907April 7, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The reverse camera works intermittently, but fails more often than it works properly. Able to reset by shutting car off and leaving door open for 90 seconds, then restarting. Works for that ignition/drive cycle but then becomes unreliable again after next startup. Car is a week old. Have not brought to dealer yet for warranty claim, however as this is a required safety system I am reporting it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515864April 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a safety concern when I start my car and can not put it in reverse. This in todays world of violence and crime everywhere is truly a safety concern for women stuck in a car that you can not get out of park. The shift is stuck in park and will not move in any other position. Looking on the web this is a known problem on many 2005 and 2006 Corvette's for years. This has happened to many times to count.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515883April 6, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attempted to start my Corvette. My Corvette was in the my garage Battery was dead. Called for a jump start. When mechanic arrived, I got into the driver's seat. When he applied electric power to the car battery, interior lights flickered, radio came on, tach needle and other needles cycled and my electric power adjustable seat went full forward and the electric power adjustable steering wheel went full down. This happened in seconds. The engine was not running. I thought I was going to be crushed by the steering wheel. I have a small frame. If I were a bigger person, I would have sustained a crushing chest injury or death. With the seat full forward and the steering wheel full down with great difficult I wiggled my way out of my Corvette. My Corvette is scheduled for diagnostic / repair on 11 Apr 23 at Criswell Chevrolet in Thurmont, MD. I have notified GM customer support and provided this narrative to them on 6 Apr 23.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515690April 5, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In 2011 Chevrolet acknowledged an issue with the fuel system as the the attached letter states. I was not the owner of the vehicle in 2011 and since the issue was not elevated to an official recall it did not show up on the car fax report and I thus was unaware of this potential safety hazard. My car has now developed all the symptoms of the fuel tank leak with fumes in the car and gas dripping on the garage floor when parked. Although my car only has 30,000 miles the end date for GM to provide repair was August 11, 2011. The significant risk to passengers, the car, and my home when the car is parked in the attached garage is unacceptable as caused by a faulty engineered fuel modification in this model year. The fuel leak is both a safety and environmental risk and should warrant a recall and GM to mitigate the costs. Their liability for a faulty engineered system should not have a time limit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514741March 31, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Strong fuel smell coming from the gas tank after filling the tank full. I have replaced the gas cap. It happens when the tank is over 1/2 full.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514593March 30, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Strong fuel smell coming from vehicle. car sits in garage overnight and emits fuel smell in the garage to the point i have to keep the garage cracked. smell is most noticable after fill up but smell still continues after 100 or so miles. i believe fuel is leaking somewhere because the tank has moisture running down the back side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514474March 29, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
The vehicle has had rear and front camera failure within 72 hours of me buying it (91 miles); and I let my sales guy know, we decided to bring it by the dealership one day when it is malfunctioning. I got it to act up that Saturday 3/18/23 with 123 miles, and it showed 2 DTC's (B1A62 and U0131), but with a limited staff, they had no one to look at it. Still not upset, I said whatever and figured I would just drive it and bring it back during the weekdays It happened again this morning on the way to work, and I took it right in; they were able to scan it again and show the fault codes. This is where it gets really upsetting; the tool/adapter they need to test the AV cable is showing June 16th ship date. I sell cars for a living also, and this is something I would never expect a customer to just deal with and wait. I literally can't drive the car in and out of my driveway without the camera system. My wife almost ran into the door because the camera does not work. My fear is a child could be hit or run over, and I can't believe General Motors is ok with a new vehicle being sold, failing immediately after delivery, and having no way to fix the problem. I have contacted someone at GM corporate, and they also instructed me to wait for diagnostic. This is a concern on other Corvettes, and not the first instance of this happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514162March 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driver display not working. (cable issue) Known issue with the c7 corvette. Can't see navigation, radio display, backup camera display and car settings. started out intermittant then permanent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514110March 27, 2023
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Smell of raw gasoline coming from drivers side gas tank area After filling gas tank ,just bought the car had half tank of gas at the dealer didn’t smell when i checked the car then.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513982March 27, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that gasoline was leaking from the fuel tank onto the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000. VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513993March 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
For last 3 years whenever I fill my vehicle with gas the garage smells of gas until the tank is less than half a tank... The other major issue is the vehicle will not come out of park multiple time. This has put me in embarrassing situations many times. I stay away from driving the vehicle so many times when I could be in physical danger .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513816March 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shuttering/noticeable vibration while cruising. Dealer replace transmission fluid and shuttering resolved. However, upon initial 1st and 2nd gear engagement on the first drive of the day, the transmission hesitates and aggressively lunges forward at a higher speed than anticipated. Not safe, normal or desirable. This is a known problem that the dealer knows about but what is the resolution/fix to the issue? No warning lights have been displayed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513327March 22, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Leaking fuel around defective fuel pump. Serious fire/fume hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513018March 21, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column lock bypass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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