2014 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has 79 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve fuel/propulsion system and unknown or other.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 79 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11 13.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11 13.9%
POWER TRAIN
8 10.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 10.1%
STEERING
6 7.6%
Quick Insights
The top category is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, accounting for 13.9% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 22 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has 79 owner complaints in this dataset. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 14% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (11), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11), POWER TRAIN (8).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 40 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2014 Chevrolet Corvette?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 22 of 22 systems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11 Reports14% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
I JUST PURCHASED THE AUTOMOBILE FROM A CHEVROLET DEALER WITH 17,200 MILES AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FILL THE TAKE UP WITH GAS. TWICE I HAVE TRIED TO FILL THE TANK, BUT THE GAS KEEPS TURNING OFF AT THE PUMP. WHEN I RETURN HOME AND PARK THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, YOU CAN SMELL GAS AFTER AWHILE AND IT LINKERS FOR A FEW DAYS. I WAS LOOKING FOR A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE I READ IN OTHER PLACES ON THE INTERNET SIMILAR ISSUES. JUST CURIOUS IF YOU WERE NOTIFIED OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE 2014 CORVETTE STINGRAY COUPE.
8/17/2015
FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK DRIVER REAR SIDE. THE CAR IS IN MY GARAGE SND WHEN I WOKE UP IN THE MORNING, I FELT DIZZY AND STARTS VOMITTING, MY WHOLE HOUSE SMELLS GAS AND WHEN I OPEN MY GARAGE, I SAW A POOL OF GAS UNDERNEATH MY CORVETTE.
10/13/2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11 Reports14% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
EXTREMELY STRONG FUEL ODORS THAT FILL MY GARAGE AND SEEP INTO MY HOUSE. IM STANDING IN THE KITCHEN NOW NEXT TO THE GARAGE AND CAN BARELY FINISH TYPING THIS BEFORE HAVING TO MOVE TO THE LIVING ROOM I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICE TO THE CHEVY SERVICE DEPARTMENT NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T SMELL OR FIND ANYTHING, SO ITS OBVIOUS THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT.
2/24/2017
LOW SP CRSH CAR SHATTERED AND FELL APART AT ALL WELD POINTS IN THE FRAME. OCCUPANTS WORE SEAT BELTS. I WAS FOUND IN THE ROAD, MY PASSENGER DIED. THE FRONT OF CAR BROKE OFF AND BACK BROKE OFF ALL AT THE WELDED CONNECTIONS LEAVING THE OCCUPANTS EXPOSED. CAST ALUMINUM SECTIONS OF THE FRAME IS WHERE ALL THE WELDS FAILED. CAST ALUMINUM CANNOT BE WELDED, UNKNOWN WHEN I PURCHASED CAR. WAS NOT IN MANUAL OR SPECS, OR I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THIS PIECE OF TRASH. CRASH AT SPEED OF 40-50, COUNTRY ROAD ON SLIGHT CURVE. FRONT WHEEL ON RIGHT HIT A CULVERT PIPE.
4/4/2017
POWER TRAIN
8 Reports10% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY. WHILE COASTING THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE WHEELS WERE TURNED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBIT A HOPPING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 380.
1/27/2014
TRANSMISSION GOT OVER HEATED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING LOCAL .. HAD TO PULL OVER BECAUSE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT 6 SPEED AUTO .. GOT TOWED TO THE DEALER TO FIND THE WHOLE TRANNY WAS SHOT WITH IN 24HRS OF BUYING CAR.. DEALER HAD CAR FOR THREE WEEKS TO INSTALL NEW TRANSMISSION . TRANNY IS STILL RUNNING HOT AROUND TOWN AT 235 TEMP ... STILL WORRIED .. *TR
6/12/2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 Reports10% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODEM AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,867. UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ *CN
1/26/2016
THE VEHICLE DIC DISPLAY GOES BLANK PERIODICALLY. THE ANALOG GAUGES WORK AT ALL TIMES. WHEN THE DISPLAY IS BLANK, AND WHILE DRIVING, THE ANALOGS WILL GO FULL SCALE AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THEN THE ANALOG GAUGES RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION. WHILE DRIVING FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 30 MINUTES OR MORE, THE DISPLAY BECOMES OPERATIVE, AND ALL STEERING WHEEL COMMANDS FUNCTION. THE DISPLAY AND GAUGES OPERATE NORMALLY FOR DAYS. THEN AFTER SITTING IN THE GARAGE WHEN I OPEN THE LEFT DOOR, DAYS LATER, THE DISPLAY DOES NOT COME ON. AND REPEATS THE CYCLE. I HAVE INFORMED GM AND HAVE AN OPEN CASE. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NO IMMEDIATE SOLUTION AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OWNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THEIR DIC'S. A GM REP AT THE ACTION CENTER STATED THAT ALL OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM ARE WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. THEY COULD GIVE NO EXPECTATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2014 CORVETTE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS.. I AM NOW ON A LIST OF OWNERS WAITING FOR THE WORD ON WHEN THE CLUSTERS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. MY CAR IS NOT EVEN 3 YRS OLD AND GM DOESN'T HAVE THE PART TO FIX IT ANYWHERE IN THE GM SYSTEM? MILEAGE 813.0 I THOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THEY ATTEMPTED TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE 3 X AND EACH TIME IT FAILED. THEY STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN THEY RETURNED MY CAR, ALL GAUGES AND DISPLAYS WERE INOPERATIVE, INCLUDING THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. I HAD AN INDEPENDENT TECH REPROGRAM THE SYSTEM, AND ALL RETURNED TO NORMAL. HOWEVER, THE DIC DISPLAY IS STILL INTERMITTENT. THE DISPLAY GOES OUT ONLY WHILE IT IS SITTING WITH POWER OFF.DOES NOT GO OUT WHEN DRIVING. *TR
11/29/2016
STEERING
6 Reports8% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN YOU HAVE THE WHEELS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION ALL THE WAY THE TIRES SEEM TO HOP HAPPENS REALLY BAD IN REVERSE. *TR
5/16/2014
WHEN STEERING IS TURNED ALL THE WAY IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE FRONT WHEELS SEEM TO HOP. *TR
7/15/2014
ENGINE
5 Reports6% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
I SAVED FOR 3 YEARS TO PURCHASE A NEW 2014 CORVETTE. IT WAS BROKEN IN PROPERLY AND WAS WELL MAINTAINED. IT WAS 3 MONTHS OLD AND HAD 3,645 MILES WHEN ON THE WAY TO WORK IT THREW A ROD BEARING AND THE ENGINE DIED.THE CAR LOST ALL POWER. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO COAST MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS DURING 7:30 AM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER ON IN THE VEHICLE. IT HAS TAKEN GM OVER A MONTH TO FIX THE CAR, WHICH ENDED UP IN A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. MY BRAND NEW TOP OF THE LINE CHEVY PRODUCT HAD THE WHOLE FRONT END DISASSEMBLE AT THE DEALER AND RE-INSTALLED. I TOLD GM I WAS NOT CONFIDENT ABOUT THIS WORK BUT THEY INSISTED EVERYTHING WOULD BE LIKE NEW. I HAD THE CAR FOR 3 DAYS WHEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, A QUALITY ISSUE WITH PAINT, REAR TRUNK SEAL, AND TO CLEAN UP COSMETIC DAMAGE (REPLACING MORE PARTS) FROM THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW ENGINE. I KNOW THIS IS NOT YOUR ORGANIZATION PURPOSE TO MONITOR QUALITY BUT ALL OF THIS LEAD TO THE FACT THAT GM HAS ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. I ASKED THE DEALER IF THE CAR WAS BEING ANALYZED BY TECHNICIANS AND THEY STATED THEY WOULD JUST GET THE PARTS BACK AND WORK THE PROBLEM. I DO KNOW THAT GM HAS 3 TSB RELATED TO ENGINE REPLACEMENTS OR WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ENGINE IS REPLACED ON A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. CAR AND DRIVER REPORTED ENGINE DAMAGE AND THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CORVETTE FORUM THAT HAD SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF I COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I COULD HAVE BEEN HIT FROM THE REAR OR STRUCK BY TRAFFIC WALKING ACROSS MAJOR FREEWAY. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NOW FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS OF MY 120 DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. IT IS BACK AGAIN FOR ANOTHER 7 TO 10 DAYS. I ASKED GM TO HELP ME REPLACE IT BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED SAYING THEY WILL KEEP REPAIRING IT. *TR
10/9/2014
ENGINE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT ALL RPM RANGES,VIBRATES WHOLE CAR ENGINE MOUNTS ARE FINE DRIVELINE DEFECTIVE CAR WAS INPSPECTED BY DEALER SAYS $6,000 TO $8,000 TO REPAIR.
12/3/2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 Reports6% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODEM AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,867. UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ *CN
1/26/2016
THE CARS HUD IS NOT READABLE WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUN.
6/21/2016
SUSPENSION
4 Reports5% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN YOU HAVE THE WHEELS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION ALL THE WAY THE TIRES SEEM TO HOP HAPPENS REALLY BAD IN REVERSE. *TR
5/16/2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE SUSPENSION WOULD BECOME UNSTABLE AND THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V377000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
9/2/2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 Reports5% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FROM DOING 25 MPH AT 1200 RPM, TO OVER 6500 RPM AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED CAUSE ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE ON MY OWN, AND PRESSING THE BRAKE DID NOTHING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE OF THIS, MY VEHICLE IS POSSIBLY TOTALLED AND LUCKILY MYSELF, OR NO ONE ELSE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT OR LOST OUR LIFE. I HAVE TRIES CONTACTING SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS TO SEE IF THERE IS A POSSIBLE RECALL ABOUT THIS ISSUE OR HAVE THEIR BEEN OTHER CASES OF THIS TO NO AVAIL. I DO ALSO PLAN ON CONTACTING CHEVROLET ABOUT THIS ISSUE ALSO.
2/1/2017
HAD C7 Z51 STICK 2014 AND HAD PROBLEM WITH TRACTION AND STABILITY CONTROL. AFTER PURCHASED THE CAR I RECOGNIZED THAT WHEN ACCELERATION BIT FASTER THERE WAS BACK AXLE, PARKING BRAKE AND SOME OTHER WARNINGS. IT HAPPENED ALWAYS WHEN ACCELERATED BIT FASTER. WINTER STAB WORKED OK. BUT NOW IN SUMMER I LOST CONTROL ON HIGHWAY DRIVING 50 MPH ACCELERATING ON WET ROAD AND LOST CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. THERE WAS NO STABILITY OR TRACTION CONTROL WHAT SO EVER. I WAS IN ECO MODE WHICH HAS NORMAL STAB/TRAC CONTROL. I BROUGHT TO DEALER WHEN WARNING LIGHTS COME UP, BUT DEALER SAID IT IS NORMAL NO WORRY EVERYTHING IS OK. BUT IT WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL!!
6/19/2017
WHEELS
3 Reports4% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY. WHILE COASTING THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE WHEELS WERE TURNED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBIT A HOPPING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 380.
1/27/2014
AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN YOU HAVE THE WHEELS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION ALL THE WAY THE TIRES SEEM TO HOP HAPPENS REALLY BAD IN REVERSE. *TR
5/16/2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
MY CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING IMPROPER (INTENSITY) AND SPEED CONTROL (ERRATIC CONTROL) BOTH OPERATED IMPROPERLY. I FINALLY FOUND A DEALER THAT AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM WAS THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SEVERAL COMPUTERS IN THE CAR. IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPROGRAM THE COMPUTERS IT WAS FOUND THE PANEL WAS SO DEFECTIVE THE COMPUTERS COULD NOT BE PROGRAMED. IT TURNS OUT THE PROBLEM IS SO PERVASIVE THAT THERE ARE NO REPAIR PARTS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE TO FIX MY CAR. IT WAS BEEN AWAITING A PART NOW FOR OVER 6 WEEKS WITH NO IDEA WHEN ONE WILL BE AVAILABLE. SO I AM WITHOUT THE CAR WHICH IS INOPERABLE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. IT SEEMS THAT IF THIS PROBLEM SO LARGE THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE NOR CAN IT BE DETERMINED WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE THERE MUST BE A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF. I HAVE TALKED TO CHEVROLET AS FAR UP THE LINE AS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE WITH NO ANSWER AVAILABLE. THIS TOOK 2 YEARS OF EFFORT TO GET CHEVROLET TO LOOK AT THE CAR EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE MAINTENANCE ADVISORIES OUT ABOUT THE ISSUE.
11/13/2016
THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FROM DOING 25 MPH AT 1200 RPM, TO OVER 6500 RPM AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED CAUSE ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE ON MY OWN, AND PRESSING THE BRAKE DID NOTHING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE OF THIS, MY VEHICLE IS POSSIBLY TOTALLED AND LUCKILY MYSELF, OR NO ONE ELSE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT OR LOST OUR LIFE. I HAVE TRIES CONTACTING SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS TO SEE IF THERE IS A POSSIBLE RECALL ABOUT THIS ISSUE OR HAVE THEIR BEEN OTHER CASES OF THIS TO NO AVAIL. I DO ALSO PLAN ON CONTACTING CHEVROLET ABOUT THIS ISSUE ALSO.
2/1/2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
ON 12/07/2017 I PURCHASED A 2014 CHEV. CORVETTE C7 MODEL (WHITE) FROM JUD KUHN CHEVROLET 3740 HWY. 9 EAST, LITTLE RIVER SC. ON 01/02/2018 SAID CORVETTE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER DOOR AND RIGHT REAR TIRE AREA. I TOOK A PHOTO DATED AND NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AFTER SNOW STORM CLEARED.IN LUIE, MECHANICAL PRELIMINARY REVIEW SHOWN A DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKS ON RIGHT REAR AXEL SEAL AT THE REAR END AND GAS/FUEL RIGHT SIDE LEAKS AT TOP OF GAS TANK. DEALER TOLD ME DIFFERENTIAL WAS UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER TRYING TO GET ME TO COVER FUEL LEAK COST. UNDER A FEDERAL MANGOUS LAW, SUCH ISSUES ARE CONSIDER SAFETY MANUFACTURE DEFECTS IN HAVING REGARDS TO FUEL AND REAR END. GM AND CHEVROLET ARE LIABLE, LIKEWISE I CONTEND THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE NOT HIDE THESE DAMAGES FROM ME DURING THE SELL. IF THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A CERTIFIED INSPECTION,SOME MECHANIC SHOULD HAVE DETECTED SUCH PROBLEMS. CAR IS STILL IN SHOP , MECHANIC CLAIMS 14HRS JOB AND WILL CALL ME TO SEE DAMAGES AT FUEL UPON IT BEING TORN DOWN FOR REVIEW. I HAVE ATTACHED A PHOTO OF GAS AND OIL LEAKAGES. I HEREBY REQUEST A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE ON ALL PARTIES TO REPAIR VEHICLE AND RECALL SUCH SAFETY ISSUES.IVE REVIEWED HUNDREDS OF ONLINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUES I HAVE BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO OFFICIAL RECALLS. MY NAME IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
1/11/2018
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, upon inspection of the engine compartment, the contact became aware of a fuel leak; however, the location of the leak was unknown. The contact was made aware of the Chevrolet Special Coverage Program: 17469 (Cracks on the Top Surface of Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module); however, the Extended Warranty Coverage had expired before the repair was performed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
9/27/2024
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
PURCHASED 2014 CORVETTE- STINGRAY ON 1/21/14. ROCK HIT WINDSHIELD 2/20/14- CHIPPED GLASS. REPLACED GLASS VIA SAFELITE. SAFELITE DAMAGED SUPPORT SYSTEM BEHIND THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR WHICH CAUSED SIGNALS TO REFLECT ON DASHBOARD: "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" AND "TOP-NOT SECURED". CAR WAS AT DEALERSHIP FOR 8 DAYS WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS TO ARRIVE. 2 DAYS AFTER CAR WAS RELEASED IN WORKING CONDITION- ANOTHER ROCK HITS WINDSHIELD & CHIPS THE PASSENGER SIDE OF GLASS. IS THERE POSSIBLY A PROBLEM WITH THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD? IS THERE POSSIBLY A PROBLEM WITH THE QUALITY OF THE GLASS CHEVROLET HAS INSTALLED IN THE NEW STINGRAY? I HAVE HAD ROCKS HIT MY WINDSHIELD(S) OVER THE YEARS- I HAVE OWNED OVER 20 CARS- ( 13 PREVIOUS CORVETTES ) FROM WHAT I RECALL- I HAVE ONLY HAD TO HAVE 1 WINDSHIELD REPLACED PRIOR TO THIS NEW CAR. USUALLY - THESE ROCKS REFLECT OFF OF THE GLASS WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN/ANGLE AND QUALITY TO THE WINDSHIELD THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE NEW STINGRAY-CORVETTE! *TR
3/24/2014
SEATS
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTMENT MALFUNCTION, SEAT CONTROLS DID NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION TRAPPING THE DRIVER BETWEEN SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. SEATS WILL GO FORWARD BUT DO NOT RETURN OR MOVE BACK TO NORMAL POSITION. *TR
5/2/2014
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
WHILE PARTICIPATING AT TRACK DAY, SPONSORED BY PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA AT THUNDER HILL IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, MY INSTRUCTOR, WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FADING. WHEN WE RETURNED TO PADDOCK, WE CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID. IT HAD BOILED OUT THROUGH THE CAP. WE ALSO EXPERIENCED AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVER HEATING WARNING LIGHT. WHEN I RETURNED TO IDAHO, I TOOK THE CAR TO CHEVROLET OF TWIN FALLS. INVOICE # 532956. THEY CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION; BRAKES AND REPLACED THE BRAKE FLUID. THEN SENT ME ON MY WAY. THIS CAR IS SOLD AS AN PERFORMANCE CAR. FADING BRAKES, COULD EASILY CAUSE SEVER INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
9/8/2014
AIR BAGS
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TAKATA RECALL: ON 11/1/16 I TOOK MY CAR TO FERMAN CHEV. FOR RECALL DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. DEALERSHIP PHONE # 8136232411, EMAIL WWW.FERMANCHEVY.COM , 9751 ADAMO DR. TAMPA,FL 33619. TO DATE 11/27/16 MY CAR IS STILL NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINS AT FORMAN. I KEEP GETTING RUNAROUND BOTH FROM FERMAN AND GEN. MOTORS. I CANNOT GET ANY CONSUMER SUPPORT FROM ANYONE!
11/27/2016
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ROOF TOP BLEW OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
8/8/2017
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
ON 12/07/2017 I PURCHASED A 2014 CHEV. CORVETTE C7 MODEL (WHITE) FROM JUD KUHN CHEVROLET 3740 HWY. 9 EAST, LITTLE RIVER SC. ON 01/02/2018 SAID CORVETTE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER DOOR AND RIGHT REAR TIRE AREA. I TOOK A PHOTO DATED AND NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AFTER SNOW STORM CLEARED.IN LUIE, MECHANICAL PRELIMINARY REVIEW SHOWN A DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKS ON RIGHT REAR AXEL SEAL AT THE REAR END AND GAS/FUEL RIGHT SIDE LEAKS AT TOP OF GAS TANK. DEALER TOLD ME DIFFERENTIAL WAS UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER TRYING TO GET ME TO COVER FUEL LEAK COST. UNDER A FEDERAL MANGOUS LAW, SUCH ISSUES ARE CONSIDER SAFETY MANUFACTURE DEFECTS IN HAVING REGARDS TO FUEL AND REAR END. GM AND CHEVROLET ARE LIABLE, LIKEWISE I CONTEND THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE NOT HIDE THESE DAMAGES FROM ME DURING THE SELL. IF THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A CERTIFIED INSPECTION,SOME MECHANIC SHOULD HAVE DETECTED SUCH PROBLEMS. CAR IS STILL IN SHOP , MECHANIC CLAIMS 14HRS JOB AND WILL CALL ME TO SEE DAMAGES AT FUEL UPON IT BEING TORN DOWN FOR REVIEW. I HAVE ATTACHED A PHOTO OF GAS AND OIL LEAKAGES. I HEREBY REQUEST A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE ON ALL PARTIES TO REPAIR VEHICLE AND RECALL SUCH SAFETY ISSUES.IVE REVIEWED HUNDREDS OF ONLINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUES I HAVE BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO OFFICIAL RECALLS. MY NAME IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
1/11/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAULLTY VALVE SPRING WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ENGINE FAILURE PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
12/17/2021
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Center information screen has electrical issue and goes blank for days or weeks at a time restricting ability for monitoring safety issues with the vehicle. Vehicle available for inspection. This malfunction restricts abilities to monitor safety information on the screen. Mechanic has looked at the issue and was not able to address the issue. The issue has not been inspected by police or insurance. There was no indications prior to the failure of electrical screen. The issue first started about a year ago (03-30-2021).
7/17/2022
SEAT BELTS
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The passenger seat belt immediately locks down and over tightens to a point of almost crushing the passenger. I do believe this belt will not function properly in an accident and may also fail to activate the air bag
1/30/2023
EQUIPMENT
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with Silver's North America NEOMAX coil-overs. The contact stated that while driving through a parking garage at less than 10 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle after driving over a speed bump. The rear driverâs side of the vehicle lowered as the subframe detached from the vehicle. Due to the failure the vehicle remained stuck in the parking garage because the vehicle could not be towed out of the parking garage. The contact also stated that the vehicle could not be moved without causing further damage to it. The contact stated that the vehicle became an obstruction to the other motorist entering the parking garage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and an agent attempted to assist the contact; however, the agent stated that any attempts to move the vehicle could be dangerous and cause more damage to the vehicle. The part was not yet replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
10/22/2025
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