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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1YY32G845••••••2004 Chevrolet CORVETTE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet CORVETTE build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
197on the model
38builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 6Gasoline 5Fuel/propulsion System 3Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2024
- Fuel tank leaks - gasoline puddles under car, heavy fumes - Fire / explosion hazard - Confirmed by local mechanic as existing problem in that year - Inspected and confirmed by selling dealer - trying to repair - No auto warning, smell of fumes and gas on garage floor day after…
Service BrakesAug 2014
Consumer writes in regards to safety issues for 2002 and 2004 chevrolet corvettes. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced a failure of a module which controlled the ABS and traction control systems
Fuel SystemJul 2014
Since buying this car at auction. I noticed a fuel smell coming from left rear wheels. I have asked the dealership if there were any recalls or specials announcements dealing with car and was told no. After reading the corvette forum and finding there was a repair for the fuel…
SteeringJul 2012
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the steering seized and the vehicle pulled severely to the left. The contact had to use extreme bodily force to position the vehicle to remain in one lane. The contact service active…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2021
Have been in contact with 2 employees from GM, called and left voicemails and sent emails. No reply after it was requested that I take the Corvette to my local dealership for diagnosis. The ECL motor is not working property, causing the steering wheel to lock up and fuel supply…
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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 1G1YY32G845105958 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.