2007 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has a complaint index of 85, ranking 4th worst among 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA logged 341 complaints, led by Fuel System issues (117 complaints, 34% share), plus 2 recalls covering electrical and roof structure problems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Corvette years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 341
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 15 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2007 Chevy Corvette problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System117 (34%)
- Electrical System59 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain51 (15%)
- Brakes42 (12%)
- Engine32 (9%)
- Airbags26 (8%)
- Steering22 (6%)
- Structure & Body19 (6%)
- Other14 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine valves and valve guides reportedly broke, releasing oil and smoke on the highway, with one case tied to a fire and crash near 23,000 miles median mileage for engine complaints.
- Owners describe the clutch failing to engage at a stop, causing RPMs to spike and smoke or burning oil smell, sometimes at very low mileage.
- A rear hatch strut or defogger wiring near the driver's side reportedly shorted out and caused a fire that destroyed the vehicle.
- Drivers report sudden loss of braking and steering control at speed, with the car pulling right or spinning into a limp-mode state before hitting a guard rail.
- Some owners say the rear end abruptly moved sideways during highway merging, causing loss of control and a collision.
- Steering reportedly became difficult to control at low-to-moderate speeds, making the car skid or 'skip' sideways, especially on rough roads.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V251000May 14, 2014Electrical System103,158 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
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 of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
- NHTSA 09V491000Dec 23, 2009Structure & Body22,090 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.
Risk: If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Corvette ranks 4th worst of 21 model years with a complaint index of 85, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Corvette years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Corvette?
- Fuel System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 117 complaints, or 34% of all reported issues for this year.
- Does the 2007 Corvette have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for an underhood electrical center connector issue (campaign 14V251000) and one for roof panel adhesive failure on removable-roof models (campaign 09V491000).
- At what mileage do 2007 Corvette problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 43,000 miles overall, though Fuel System complaints cluster around 52,000 miles and Transmission complaints around 27,000 miles.
- Are other Corvette years better than 2007?
- Yes. Years like 2012, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022 earn Best verdicts with complaint indexes of 15 or lower, far below the 2007 model's index of 85.