YearToAvoid

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

85/100

#4 most-complained of 21 Corvette years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has 341 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 85 out of 100 — #4 highest of 21 Corvette model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is fuel system (117 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
341
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
5 / 4
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
15 city / 25 hwy

Top 2007 Chevy Corvette problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System117 (34%)
  2. Electrical System59 (17%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain51 (15%)
  4. Brakes42 (12%)
  5. Engine32 (9%)
  6. Airbags26 (8%)
  7. Steering22 (6%)
  8. Structure & Body19 (6%)
  9. Other14 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (2%)
2007 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per quarter172007 Q22011 Q12013 Q22015 Q32017 Q42020 Q12022 Q22024 Q4
399 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (17).

2007 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid95532619
2006Avoid90365519
2007Avoid85341219
2008Avoid100540018
2009Caution70151018

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette ranks #4 of 21 among Corvette model years (Complaint Index 85/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 341 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (117 complaints), electrical system (59 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (51 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 43,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA rates the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette at 19 MPG combined (15 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.