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2007 Chevrolet Corvette Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 341 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the fuel system (34% of complaints, typically around 52,000 miles). It is 4th of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Fuel system
117 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Fuel smell coming from car while in garage. No indication of fuel on floor only fuel smell. Worried about water heater igniting fumes and causing a fire in the house.
I received a notice in january 2017 that there was a fuel system problem (special notice 15682) and Chevrolet (gm) was going to extend the warranty for 10 years for my 2007 Corvette. I got the notice 10 years after gm acknowledged the problem so their remedy doesn't exist! The fuel smell is so excessive that I am…
Transmission
51 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, automatic transmission, axle assembly, manual transmission.
On several occasions the vehicle would not shift out of park. It is an automatic transmission and it just becomes "frozen" in park mode. For instance- while waiting in a long line at the bank, I decided to shift out of gear until the line moved. It wouldn't budge. If an emergency situation arose- I would be unable to…
Transmission is locked in neutral or drive and cannot shut off engine or place car in reverse or park. Had to disconnect the battery to shut off the engine. Once off, the engine could not be restarted and had to manually push the vehicle to get it off the street. This is a major safety issue--fortunately I was not on…
Lights
38 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
I have had since the first occasion approximately one year ago, the lights would shut of or not turn on at all when the car would warm up. Once the car cools the lights will turn on, or the lights will shut off while driving when the car reaches a warmer temperature.
2007 Corvette lights will stop working without warning. This has happened more than 10 times. All the times except one were on familiar roads where I could stop. Once was as close to a disaster as possible. Someone will be killed if this gm issue is not resolved.
Electrical
35 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
My 2007 Corvette 2d convertible locks you in the car. You could get stuck in the car and suffocate to death. The windows and doors will not open, car is not recognizing the fob, you are totally stuck. Resort to emergency release on floor beside the seat. Lots of people don't know it's there! Like a passenger sitting…
While traveling to macon ga about 11 pm in the evening, the low beam lights just went out. I took the vehicle to the dealer the next day to figure out what was wrong. The dealer stated the fix would be nearly $1,400 to remove and replace the low beam headlights (required removal of the bumper). They never stated there…
Stability control
31 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic (asc).
A various times the message, "service active handling" appeared on the display. The active handling system was automatically turned off by the computer. I read about the issue on the Corvette forum and the Chevrolet service bulletin concerning the issue (bulletin # 06-02-35-002b). Since this is an extreme safety issue…
My car is a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette the exact same thing that is detail on one of your current recalls happened to me and now the dealer does not want to fix it because it is not the year the recall is this is the recall im referring to: vehicle make / model: model year(s): Chevrolet / Corvette 2005-2006…
Engine
28 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact applied the clutch to shift from second to third gear. When the clutch was released, the vehicle jerked as if the brakes were applied and the engine stalled. The contact engaged the clutch and maneuvered to the emergency lane.…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise coming from the roof panel. In addition, after a routine inspection, the technician diagnosed that the vehicle had an oil leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign…
Air bags
26 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles.
The air bag warning light comes on and goes off intermittently as you drive. Speed really has no effect on when. Has come on/off as low as 20mph or as high as 80mph.
Airbag light went off. Searched forums and it is a common issue with the Corvette (and other gm vehicles, apparently). Used a zip tie to tighten connector to fix the problem but the vehicles should be recalled to fix the connectors under the seats.
Steering
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, rack and pinion.
A various times the message, "service active handling" appeared on the display. The active handling system was automatically turned off by the computer. I read about the issue on the Corvette forum and the Chevrolet service bulletin concerning the issue (bulletin # 06-02-35-002b). Since this is an extreme safety issue…
My car is a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette the exact same thing that is detail on one of your current recalls happened to me and now the dealer does not want to fix it because it is not the year the recall is this is the recall im referring to: vehicle make / model: model year(s): Chevrolet / Corvette 2005-2006…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
Lights: headlights
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Simultaneous loss of low-beam headlights
Summary
On may 14, 2014, general motors (gm) submitted a part 573 defect information report initiating NHTSA safety recall 14v-251 to remedy the subject vehicles.gm will remedy a defect condition in the underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) by modifying the vehicle's electrical harnessing.gm also announced a customer satisfaction bulletin to address this issue on model year (my) 2008-2013 chevrolet corvettes.both programs will be conducted free of charge.according to gm, when the engine heats up and cools down (from normal use), the plastic material in the ubec housing expands at a different rate than an electrical conductor routed within it.the difference in expansion rates results in bending o
Loss of low beam headlights
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 30 reports from consumers alleging that, after driving for a short time (5 to 30 minutes), both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously and without warning. The low beam headlights remained inoperative for the remainder of the drive cycle, however no other lighting is affected.general motors (gm) provided information in response to odi's information request letter explaining that the loss of headlights is caused by a fractured low beam circuit wire in the underhood bussed electrical center (ubec), a device that is similar to a fuse box. The ubec is located in a high heat area near the engine, and the low
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (117 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles); transmission (51 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles); lights (38 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 14, 2014 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chevrolet Corvette?
- It is 4th of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints, with 341 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.