MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chevrolet Corvette

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
217
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2004 217 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 104 complaints 2017: 256 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2004 217 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 104 complaints 2017: 256 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2020 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1985 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1997 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2001 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2004 217 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2015 2016: 104 complaints 2017: 256 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2019 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2021 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025

2004: 217 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19816
19820
198414
198516
198615
198721
198816
198915
199034
199124
19927
199322
199429
199532
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000278
2001203
2002157
200385
2004217
2005532
2006365
2007341
2008541
2009151
201084
201185
201256
201382
201463
201564
2016104
2017256
201851
2019148
202034
202113
202221
202326
202421
202511

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

45% · 97 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and storage.

Fuel/propulsion system

24% · 52 reports
Show complaint excerpts

A month after I purchased the car with approximately 40k miles, I took the car in for an oil change at the dealership and was told there was a major leak in the left fuel tank and at the crossover tube. This leaking fuel is leaking onto the exhaust.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-24

Fuel tank leaking/fumes. Appeara to be crossover tube connection connecting the 2 tanks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-04

After filling up my vehicle, drove home sat in driveway for a few minutes, adjusted radio stations, I smelled a strong odor of gas, turn vehicle off still smelling gas, looked under driver's side of vehicle and seen a puddle of fluid, put my finger...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-08

Steering

17% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing anti-theft device and column.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the power steering failed causing the contact to crash. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle turned off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-25

Also filed under Air bags

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-16

Also filed under Electronic stability control

Dt*: the contact stated while making a left hand turn out of a parking lot at 10 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. Although, the steering wheel was manually adjusted to a straight position, it continued to move to the right.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-06

Electrical system

6% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and control module.

Service brakes

4% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    2002-11-15Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-11 Steering column lockup
  2. ▮
    2004Complaint volume 217 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    2004-04-26Steering04V060000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (Ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to "Lock," The ecl system prevents turning of the steering system. When the…

    Remedy: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2004-08-25Steering04V273000 On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and Corvette.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    2010-05-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-09-10 Fuel Tank Leak

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 97 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 37 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V060000 · Steering
  • Recall 04V273000 · Steering
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.