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Chevrolet Corvette 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

217Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
8Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System151 complaints

151 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering37 complaints

37 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V060000, 04V273000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V060000Reported February 9, 2004 - 126,624 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 126,624 vehicles across all affected models.

04V273000Reported June 9, 2004 - 41,928 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 41,928 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA02031Opened November 15, 2002 - Closed March 11, 2004

STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP. Resulted in recall campaign 04V060000.

EA02031Opened November 15, 2002 - Closed March 11, 2004

STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP. Resulted in recall campaign 04V060000.

EA02031Opened November 15, 2002 - Closed March 11, 2004

STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP. Resulted in recall campaign 04V060000.

PE10015Opened May 12, 2010 - Closed September 10, 2010

Fuel Tank Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10015Opened May 12, 2010 - Closed September 10, 2010

Fuel Tank Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10015Opened May 12, 2010 - Closed September 10, 2010

Fuel Tank Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10015Opened May 12, 2010 - Closed September 10, 2010

Fuel Tank Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10015Opened May 12, 2010 - Closed September 10, 2010

Fuel Tank Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20047
20058
20064
20072
20088
200910
201064
201113
20127
201311
201412
20158
201615
20179
20187
20199
20203
20217
20224
20237
20242
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.