2005 Chevrolet Corvette Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 141 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 27% of all 532 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 21 Corvette model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 40,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 141
- 27% of 532
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Chevrolet Corvette brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 27, 2005, latest Nov 22, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
- NHTSA 04V525000Nov 3, 2004Brakes5,225 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. The brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil.
Risk: If the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. If enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. The operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. If incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. They will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. Also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Brakes complaints by Corvette model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 141 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Corvette year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette has the most brake complaints (141), compared with 141 for the 2005.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette concerns the brake: 04V525000.