2005 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 533 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,893miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 1% of the 533 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,893 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both rear axles have broke. One was found by a dealership's repair shop when they were looking at something else. The service tech said that the left rear axle was cracked all the way through and that it was a factory defect. The other rear axle broke several months later (about 2 months ago) as I was accelerating into rush hour traffic. Now I have a problem in the front.”
NHTSA complaint #10372031, filed 2010-12, 45,000 miles“While driving 70+MPH on an interstate, reduced power mode and service active handling warnings illuminated on the dic aong with the check engine light. The vehicle then completely shut off making it extremely dangerous to get safely out of the paths of other vehicles. This has happened to the vehicle about 8 times now in varying circumstances, mostly while in motion. Error codes taken from handheld programmer include: p1516, p2101, p2135”
NHTSA complaint #11103827, filed 2018-06, 36,000 miles“Power steering hose leak, had dealer remove, replace. I was covered under warranty purchase, also tail lights and headlights inoperable, had dealer perform safety inspection. Items corrected. Recent purchase jan. 2016 used.”
NHTSA complaint #10838511, filed 2016-02, 88,500 miles“Dt: the right rear axle snapped in half. Total loss of any forward movement or acceleration. The car stopped on its on. Car was taken back to dealer. The car has not been repaired yet. Dealer said there were no manufacturing defects or recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10126555, filed 2005-06, 2,200 miles“I purchased my 2005 Corvette C6 from a used car dealership on 4/30/2023. The car was fine for the first week. The second week I began getting a lot of error codes specifically: Service Active Handling System Service Traction Control Service ABS Shocks Inoperative Service Fuel System. At times it would go into limp mode. I would find a safe place to pull off. I would shut the car off and it would not restart. I would check the relays under the hood and the passenger floorboard. Eventually it would restart and drive again until the next time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11538384, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11009461Sep 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10199230May 5, 2021This informational bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface…
- 10163273Jun 20, 2019This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for suspension connector diagnosis and replacement due to the magnetically controlled suspension electrical connector…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
101 complaintsElectronic stability control
91 complaintsExterior lighting
86 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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