Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 341 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V251000 Loss of Low Beam Headlights NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V491000 ROOF PANEL SEPARATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 102 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 38 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 30 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
Of the 341 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 341 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has a below-average reliability outlook, given its 341 owner complaints and two recall campaigns. Issues with the fuel system, power train, and exterior lighting are notably present, suggesting potential reliability concerns. Although the data provides a reasonable picture, detailed insights into failure mileages and costs remain limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 65,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| power train | 75,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| exterior lighting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–95,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Alignment check every 15,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Spark plugs replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odors near rear
- Clunky gear shifts
- Flickering headlamps
- Electronic warning lights
- Roof panel looseness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.