repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
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…
2007 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 341 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-251 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has problems
341 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
102Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
51Power train3 crash/fire/injury
38Exterior lighting
35Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
30Electronic stability control (ESC)2 crash/fire/injury
26Air bags
26Engine2 crash/fire/injury
22Steering
18Structure
7218 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 102 | 1 |
| Power train | 51 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 38 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 30 | 2 |
| Air bags | 26 | 0 |
| Engine | 26 | 2 |
| Steering | 22 | 1 |
| Structure | 18 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 72 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
53kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 68 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles61under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel/propulsion system
10 owners mentioned a cost$2,100median
Middle half: $1,555 – $2,575
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Corvette year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corvette median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA crash tests
2007 Chevrolet Corvette safety ratings
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, and the recalls they led to.
- Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam HeadlightsLed to recall 14V-251
- Loss of Low Beam HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Corvette owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Fuel smell - possible fuel leak - the issue had been previously addressed with replacement of fuel subassembly in both saddle tanks. I believe that it is happening again...
There was a strong fuel smell after the last 2 times I drove it. I took it to the shop and they tell me the evap canister was saturated and the fuel pump had small cracks in it likely seeping when the car heats up. I am having the fuel pump replaced, the evap canister and several seals/hoses in…
After filling the tank with fuel, I was immediately aware of a strong smell of gas. I am always extremely careful not to overfill causing any fuel to escape. The heavy smell/escape of fumes is such that the car simply can’t be put in my garage. The risk of igniting and fire is a risk that is…
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