Complaints
257
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#178 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:43,342 mi
#252 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:41,382 mi
#326 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:52,322 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 78 | — | — | 43,342 mi | |
| Fuel System | 52 | — | — | 41,382 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 26 | 1 | — | 52,322 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 12 | — | — | 27,773 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 36,580 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 59,669 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | 52,714 mi | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 7 | 1 | — | 24,932 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 5 | — | — | 37,895 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Column | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Gasoline Fuel System
78
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,342
Fuel System
52
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,382
Steering Defects
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,322
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,773
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,580
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,669
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,714
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,932
Traction Control System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,895
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has 257 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 78 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (78 complaints, avg 43,342 mi); Fuel System (52 complaints, avg 41,382 mi); Steering Defects (26 complaints, avg 52,322 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 43,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette include 7 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Corvette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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