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1G1YY24UX55••••••2005 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06
This build draws 17.4× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06 build (29 vs 2).
29on this build
5on the model
3builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 7Electrical System 6Structure 5Exterior Lighting 5
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashNov 2014
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette z06. While driving 30 mph, the hard top cover detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the active handling control for the brakes automatically engaged, which caused the vehicle to crash into a guardrail. The air bags failed…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2016
My corvette has a problem with fuel smell coming from the car after filling the gas tank
Power TrainMay 2016
Gear shifter will not come out of park. At times it will take up to 5 minutes before the gear shifter will move out of park. This is an intermittent problem. The dealer service department has ignored my ongoing complaint since I purchased the car. They have offered no help!
Air BagsNov 2014
Air bag light goes on if I move the drivers seat forward past a certain point. Dealer replaced the wiring harness 2 years ago but the problem did not go away
Electrical SystemJun 2014
I am driving at night all of a sudden my lights go out and will not come back on..... Come to find out the fuse box gets to hot and the wires inside are affected causing it to fail the dealer says its not under warranty and I think this should be a recall.this almost caused me…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1YY24UX55111436 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.