2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 532 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 480 | 713 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,600 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 36 | 76 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 101 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 95 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 90 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 86 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 20 |
| Power Train | 2 | 70 |
| Structure | 3 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.