MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Corvette

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Chevrolet Corvette
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Corvette Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 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 1999 2000: 277 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 84 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 531 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 340 complaints 2007 2008: 539 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 84 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 61 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 255 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 147 complaints 2020: 33 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 20 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 20 complaints 2025: 10 complaints 2025
2007: 340 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19816
19820
198414
198516
198615
198721
198816
198915
199034
199124
19927
199322
199429
199532
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000277
2001203
2002157
200384
2004217
2005531
2006365
2007340
2008539
2009151
201084
201184
201256
201382
201461
201564
2016103
2017255
201851
2019147
202033
202111
202220
202322
202420
202510

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 102 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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There is a strong smell of gasoline coming from the outside of the car. It is strongest once the car has been sitting in my garage overnight. Some evidence of fuel under the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240423

There is a fuel leak most likely coming from the fuel pump or gasket from within the 2 gas tanks. Gas fumes are building up in my garage causing a horrible smell. Very dangerous please do something about this.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240401

Strong fuel smell inside car as well as in garage. Drivers side tank does appear to have a leak when filled.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231219

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 44 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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FOLLOWING A HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVER EDUCATION EVENT, MY 2007 CORVETTE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED (APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH) ON A 2-LANE COUNTY ROAD, WITH THE FIRE ORIGINATING IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE PASSENGER REAR (RIGHT REAR) WHEEL...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140608

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%

11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 36 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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BOTTOM OF REAR HATCH STRUT / DEFOGGER, DRIVERS SIDE, SHORTED OUT CAUSING A FIRE WHICH TOTALLY DESTROYED THE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131121

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 9%

9% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 340
R 20100421 — structure

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 PANE

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.

Campaign 09V491000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130506 — PE (closed 20130826)

Loss of Low Beam Headlights

I 20130823 — EA (closed 20140624)

Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights

R 20150102 — electrical system, exterior lighting

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146.

Campaign 14V251000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (102 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V491000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2020 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2005 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.