2005 Cadillac XLR vs 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 532 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 589 | 713 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XLR | Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 101 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 90 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 86 |
| Steering | 1 | 76 |
| Power Train | 1 | 70 |
| Structure | 13 | 52 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 21 |
| 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 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2005 Cadillac XLR
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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.