Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V273000 GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL NUT/WASHER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V060000 GM/ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 95 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 52 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
Of the 217 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 217 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has an average reliability record with 217 complaints and 4 recalls. Fuel system issues are noted as the most common complaints. While there are some complaints about steering and electrical systems, the volume isn't high enough to denote significant concern. With limited evidence from recalls and complaints, the failure types and frequencies reflect prevailing but not severe issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Cooling system flush
- Belt and hose inspection
- Suspension check
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent fuel odor
- Loose steering feel
- Dim or flickering lights
- Brake pedal softness
- Unresponsive electronic controls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.