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2007 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Owners filed 386 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA between May 2007 and Aug 2026. The most-cited component is fuel/propulsion system (104).
Complaints
386
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
6
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Fuel/propulsion system104
- Power train55
- Engine52
- Exterior lighting42
- Electrical system36
- Electronic stability control (esc)34
- Air bags26
- Steering25
- Structure18
- Fuel system, gasoline16
- Service brakes15
- Service brakes, hydraulic7
- Traction control system7
- Suspension5
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
7
2
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16
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41
36
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32
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14
6
7
3
2
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Fuel/propulsion system
104 reports
“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 ...”
Power train
55 reports1 crash2 fires
“A mismatched gear indicator where the dashboard shows "Park" but the transmission is actually in "Reverse" is dangerous that creates a severe rollaway risk.When this first happened I pulled into my garage and put the car into park and took my foot off brake and with out me realizing the car was moving backwards I nearly ran over someone. Could've been very serious.I had the vehicle inspected at the dealer and told them this is serious safety issue, they said they could do nothing about it because the car was no longer under warranty. the car has about 14000 miles on it.”
Engine
52 reports3 crashes1 fire
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated the engine of the vehicle was replaced because he wanted to update the engine. The contact stated that once the engine was replaced the vehicle would not start. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that 5 cylinder fractured causing the engine to lock up. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 0.”
Exterior lighting
42 reports
“DEALERS REFUSE TO REPAIR VEHICLE STATING THE EXTENDED SPECIAL COVERAGE HAS EXPIRED. AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF DUE TO WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I TRIED TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED BUT LOCAL DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. AND THE COVERAGE EXPIRED. . I RECEIVE THE NOTICE IN MAY 2016. MY CAR MET THE MILEAGE STANDARD, LESS THAN 120 K MILES AND WITHIN 10 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP.”
Electrical system
36 reports2 fires1 related recall
“The Body Control Module has failed and there are no replacement parts available except used parts. The BCM is hard coded with the VIN. If you use a BCM from another car, certain safety systems are deactivated such as the air bags. The BCM is central to the electronic architecture so all other systems are at risk. The unit can be responsible for the car not starting, the headlights not working, the power windows and door locks failing, or in my case the active suspension not functioning. Since BCM's are widely used, this is a looming major safety issue for the nation because GM quit making new ones, no one else makes these parts, no one can repair the units. I know a number of C6 Corvette owners are using used parts which deactivates the air bags and the security system.”
Electronic stability control (esc)
34 reports2 crashes
“SERVICE VEHICLE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING IS ON IN VEHICLE. AFTER READING ONLINE THAT THE BRAKES CAN ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR. A CASE NUMBER HASE BEEN GENERATED WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.