The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2007
2007 Chevrolet Corvette. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,800 and 21,000 miles. Median 10,700, from 30 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 22% |
| Stability control | 19% |
| Body structure | 19% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 16% |
| Seat belts | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
14V251000 May 2014 Electrical System / Wiring
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Risk. The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
09V491000 Dec 2009 Structure / Body / Roof And Pillars
Defect. GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. IF THERE IS A PARTIAL SEPARATION, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS A SNAPPING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, WIND NOISE, POOR ROOF PANEL FIT, ROOF PANEL MOVEMENT/BOUNCE WHEN A DOOR OR HATCH IS CLOSED, OR A WATER LEAK IN THE HEADLINER.
Risk. IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN ROOF PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Simultaneous loss of low-beam headlights | 2013 | 2014 |
| Closed | Loss of low beam headlights | 2013 | 2013 |
Manufacturer communications 953
Chevy filed 953 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Water leak passenger floor or electrical center
- Ei08034 - power window/regulator concerns, inoperative, intermittent, indexing, continuous up…
- Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ipc gauge fluctuation,…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 26 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 15 / 25 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 7.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 24 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
198 videos about the 2005–2013 Chevrolet Corvette, 51.2M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 2 | 178K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 160K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 2 | 128K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 95K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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