MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Corvette

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Chevrolet Corvette
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
341
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

30% 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 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2007 341 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 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 2002 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2007 341 2008: 541 complaints 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 2003 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 532 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2007 341 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

2007: 341 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/propulsion system

30% · 102 reports
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, 2024-04-23

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, 2024-04-01

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-19

Power train

15% · 51 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in his garage with the engine off, the contact turned on the accessory switch which caused the engine to start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-28

Also filed under Engine

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, 2014-06-08

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. On 4/29/07 while sitting at a stop light preparing to drive the clutch would not engage, causing the rpms to increase at a higher rate. The driver smelled smoke and oil burning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-01

Exterior lighting

11% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

Electrical system

10% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Bottom of rear hatch strut / defogger, drivers side, shorted out causing a fire which totally destroyed the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-21

Electronic stability control (esc)

9% · 30 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2007Complaint volume 341 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2010-04-21Structure09V491000 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…

    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.

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  3. I
    2013-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-08-26 Loss of Low Beam Headlights
  4. I
    2013-08-23Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-24 Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
  5. R
    2015-01-02Electrical system, exterior lighting14V251000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 102 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 51 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 39 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V491000 · Structure
  • Recall 14V251000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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