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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1YY32G045128859 · Checked Oct 25, 2026
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1G1YY32G045•••••• 2004 Chevrolet CORVETTE

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197on the model
38builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 2 Gasoline 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Electrical System 2

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Electrical System Nov 2019
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. While driving, the service column lock indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to casey chevrolet (11700 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23606, (757) 320-1476), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Fuel/propulsion System May 2017
Fuel tank crossover tube has a crack. I found a special coverage #10150 the NHTSA issue in august 2010, but has expired. I contacted gm and asked for assistance, to which they refused. My car has 20k miles on it. I have performed all maintenance, keep it meticulously clean and…
Steering Jun 2012
While driving my 2004 corvette the active handling message come on at the dash and while driving this causes the brakes to pull the car from one side or the other suddenly and this happens very often. I am afraid this could cause the car to have a serious accident
Fuel System Jun 2010
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that they began to smell gasoline coming from the vehicle. The fuel tank was replaced. The dealer stated that the fuel was leaking from the tank and that since there was a NHTSA investigation, they were unable to…
Electrical System Jan 2017
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the service active handling system warning message illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that warning chime failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
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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 1G1YY32G045128859 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.