2005 Chevrolet Corvette structure problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle has open recall 09v491 for roof panel separation. The roof on the vehicle has separated and come apart in pieces leaving the front seal exposed. Gengras Chevrolet in Ct has ordered and received the replacement panel which has now been sitting at their dealership for approximately 2.5 weeks…”
filed Sep 27, 2022
“Vehicle starts but will not shift out of park with foot on brake. Eventually after repeated attempts or leaving vehicle for a little while, re-try and issue goes away. Issue happens randomly and cannot be replicated easily.”
filed Mar 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- StructureCampaign 09V491000 · Dec 23, 2009
- ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE…Campaign 06V181000 · May 24, 2006
Structure problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Corvette | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Corvette | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 Corvette | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 Corvette | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Corvette | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Corvette | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Corvette | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Corvette | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.