2005 Chevrolet Corvette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 10%of 533 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 10% of the 533 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2005 chevy Corvette. Has removable roof top, that has failed many times, local dealer does not want to replace with new part but wants to squirt glue into it to make right, which will not fix the problem. Have asked GM for new top, or glass top so I do not have to worry if I will kill someone with the top flying off! Gm is no help or will return my phone calls.”
NHTSA complaint #10169532, filed 2006-09, 9,500 miles“I have a 2005 Corvette. Chevrolet has recalled 22,000 corvettes for the roof panel. They said that the roof will break loose and could blow off. My top has broke loose because air is leaking threw. There is so much air coming in that you can not here the radio. I have called the 800 number they said my Corvette must not be on the list. I am afraid to drive my Corvette over 50 MPH. Can you help me?thank you . Please e-mail me or call me.”
NHTSA complaint #10297616, filed 2009-12, 29,000 miles“My top on my Corvette coupe flew off while driving. This is the painted top, not the glass top. It flew right over the car behind me onto the street. I was very lucky it didn't cause an accident or there would be major law suits against GM. I was only going about 35 MPH. This is a new 2005 vette with 3k miles on it. They gave me a new top. The dealer said this was the 3rd one they have seen.”
NHTSA complaint #10157709, filed 2006-05, 3,000 miles“I have a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette the tops on these cars have a problem. With the process they use to secure the tops to the frame assembly. I am in the process of having my third top installed. These tops will peel off at highway speeds. These are large pieces I have heard reports of them flying off on the interstate at 70 MPH with no warning. There were five corvettes waiting top replacements when I took mine in.”
NHTSA complaint #10143602, filed 2005-11, 1,200 miles“After about 2.5 years the convertible top mechanism started getting noisy and then refused to close all the way. The dealer repaired it under warranty with a new electric motor and a pump repair kit. About a year later the exact same thing happened but the dealer refused to repair it under the original warranty saying that it was a different problem. This time he replaced all the hydraulic hoses on the left side and charged me about $900.00. I feel that the problem wasn't properly repaired the first time.”
NHTSA complaint #10265464, filed 2009-04, 29,137 milesRelated recalls
- 09V491000Dec 23, 2009General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06…Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 2005–2007, Corvette Z06 2006–2007
- 06V181000May 24, 2006On certain 2005-2006 chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10210316Mar 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10170477Dec 17, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2006 | 59 | 16% |
| 2005 | 53 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 16% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
101 complaintsElectronic stability control
91 complaintsExterior lighting
86 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology