Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Corvette owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The Body Control Module has failed and there are no replacement parts available except used parts. The BCM is hard coded with the VIN. If you use a BCM from another car, certain safety systems are deactivated such as the air bags. The BCM is central to the electronic architecture so all other systems are at risk. The unit can be responsible for the car not starting, the headlights not working, the power windows and door locks failing, or in my case the active suspension not functioning. Since BCM's are widely used, this is a looming major safety issue for the nation because GM quit making new ones, no one else makes these parts, no one can repair the units. I know a number of C6 Corvette owners are using used parts which deactivates the air bags and the security system.
Car goes into deferred engine power. Replaced throttle body 3 times. The car starts to vibrate and then shuts down. This is dangerous for the driver and could get killed. We have checked engine leaks, sensors, etc. The car will drive okey for a little while and then engine light goes on and then starts to vibrate and shuts down and stops. I have to wait a little while, sometimes it will start up and sometimes will not. I cannot drive long distances or at night for fear the car will just stop. This is dangerous. I do not know what to do. Brought to the dealer and they just say, get a new vette, they do not take this problem seriously. Nor do their technicians know how to work on a vette. They have had the directions on how to take care of the problem in a notebook. One tech left his notes in my car. If a doctor had to take out his notes to see how to do a surgery, I wouldn't go to him. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving various speeds, the traction control system warning indicator and other warning indicators on the instrument panel flashed. The vehicle lost power and decelerated. The failure would correct itself after several minutes and the vehicle would operate normally. The vehicle was taken to royal Chevrolet (4502 w broad st, richmond, va 23230 [phone]) where it was diagnosed with a faulty wheel speed traction detector that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 68,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly shut off without warning. In order to turn the headlights back on, the contact had to cap the fuse box. The dealer stated that the wiring shortage was under the fuse box and the vehicle needed to be rewired in order to prevent the shortage. Also, the fuse box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle had already received a recall repair regarding the headlights. The contact stated that the failure recurred even after receiving the repair. The recall details were unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
My 2007 Corvette 2d convertible locks you in the car. You could get stuck in the car and suffocate to death. The windows and doors will not open, car is not recognizing the fob, you are totally stuck. Resort to emergency release on floor beside the seat. Lots of people don't know it's there! Like a passenger sitting in the car while you go to do an errand. They could "burn up" overheated and stuck! GM knows that they have a problem as they sent me a letter advising me about the emergency release! But they refuse to fix it claiming they don't have a problem!. ...updated 02/23/16
Engine light goes on and goes into deferred engine power. Have replaced throttle body twice. Car run great and then the engine light will go on and when I start the car it starts to violently vibrate. I turn off. Sit for about 10 minutes and then try to start again. Sometimes it works and sometimes not. Deferred engine power is dangerous. Sensors have been reset. This is an ongoing problem been to the dealer and they are price gouging. Problem has been going on for several months.
Dealers refuse to repair vehicle stating the extended special coverage has expired. Airbag light will not shut off due to wire harness problem and GM knows about the problem. I tried to get the car repaired but local dealer did not have the parts. And the coverage expired. . I receive the notice in May 2016. My car met the mileage standard, less than 120 k miles and within 10 years of ownership.
Causes the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'park' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features
Electrical contacts in fuel sending sensor (located inside gas tank) get covered with sulfite. And do not transmit fuel left in gas tank.. Makes no difference if car is stationery, in motion, or on highway. Gas gage reads zero.. Chevrolet changed their transmitter the following model year.. But most 2007 models and prior years (2005,06 and 07 are affected.
Upon starting the shift lever for the automatic transmission cannot be moved out of park. Car died once in a highway and could not be moved off the street. This issue is recuring, whenever the vehicle is first started. Intermittent no shift out of park issue.
Electrical complaints in other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, 10% of the model year's 341 complaints. The component named most often is wiring (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Corvette electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.