Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% | 1,000 miles |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% | 10,000 miles |
| 2020 | 10 | 29% | 1,000 miles |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% | 6,000 miles |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% | 3,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | 2,000 miles |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% | 4,000 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% | 6,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% | 5,000 miles |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% | 63,000 miles |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% | 57,000 miles |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% | 10,000 miles |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% | 24,000 miles |
| 2006 | 59 | 16% | 9,000 miles |
| 2005 | 52 | 10% | 15,000 miles |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% | 30,000 miles |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% | 41,000 miles |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% | 46,000 miles |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% | 35,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% | 5,000 miles |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% | 0 miles |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% | 42,000 miles |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% | 23,000 miles |
| 1996 | 7 | 16% | 72,000 miles |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is truly a unique looking automobile and it attracts attention everywhere you go. Almost everybody wants to look at it. On 04/30/2020, I was at a local shopping center and several people were admiring the car and looking at it. The vehicle was sitting stationary in a parking space, the engine was running and the vehicle was in park. When the people had finished admiring the car, I got into it and proceeded to the exit. From the exit, I turned onto the main road (a us designated hwy) and accelerated. When I reached a speed of approximately 25 to 30 MPH, the front hood (also called a frunk), flew up and completely blocked my vision of the roadway. I was able to successfully brake and pull to the shoulder of the highway without further incident. …
The hood popped open while driving damaging the car. Fortunately there were no other cars around and I was able to safely pull over. I was driving at 43mph when the hood flew open blocking my vision and damaging the car. I have video of the incident from the performance data recorder in the car. The hood had not been opened at all the day this occurred and I had driven on multiple other roads including the highway without incident. The car had just over 1400 miles on it at the time of the incident.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the structure of the dashboard had started to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,027.
The rear tail light bezels on my 2016 Chevrolet Corvette stingray are not bolted down, they snap in/out. This is a problem because someone stole mine and I'm sure they were also wanting to get the tail lights. Anyway, the rear tail light bezels are not bolted down, they snap in/out. Someone can easily steal my tail lights after the bezels are removed making my car unsafe for travel. I have a police report of the incident. The vehicle was parked at my home under a car port. There are lots of online videos on youtube that teach anyone how to remove these bezels with just a small tool to grab onto the bezel.
Unable to open drivers door from inside or outside. Had to take to dealer for repair which cost $486. Manual release only way to exit car. Is this a safety issue that should be fixed for free? Have seen this being an issue for many Corvette owners. Dealer replaced lock mechanism in body door jam. Works fine now but very expensive!!!
The inner portion of the door where the hinges attached has begun cracking that has caused the door to sag. The car has not been in a collision and the door has only been used in a normal manner. The cracking has happened slowly overtime and is continuing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 65 MPH, the targa convertible top flew off the vehicle. The contact was able to retrieve the convertible top from the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to lou bachrodt Chevrolet coconut creek (5500 sr 7, coconut creek, fl 33073) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V491000 (structure); therefore, the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise coming from the roof panel. In addition, after a routine inspection, the technician diagnosed that the vehicle had an oil leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 09V491000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.
Related recalls (3)
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet corvette coupe vehicles, manufactured from January 24, 2011, through September 1, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components".
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges free of charge. The safety recall began on October 14, 2011. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame May separate.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2010. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame May separate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect vehicles free of charge for potential roof panel-to- frame separation and add the specified adhesive foam or replace the roof with one having adhesive foam. The recall began on October 19, 2006.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (59), 2005 (52), 2007 (18), 2020 (10) and 2001 (8) model years. Body complaints make up 16% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Corvette body problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 11V-491 (hinge and attachments, Oct 3, 2011); 09V-491 (roof and pillars, Dec 23, 2009); 06V-181 (roof and pillars, May 24, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Corvette body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 16,000 miles; 83% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body › roof and pillars (94 mentions), followed by the body (71).
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.