2004 Chevrolet Corvette: engine failure

6 of the 217 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 75,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 77 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2022
1
2019
2
2017
1
2014
2
2013
4
2009
13
2008
8
2007
5
2006
9
2005
12
2004
6
2003
5
2002
7
2001
10
2000
15
1999
6
1998
8
1997
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Steering · 75,000 miles · AZ

The contact's friend owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they were unable to assist due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 6,890 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. While the vehicle was parked outside the garage and the ignition was started, the clutch was released and the vehicle seized. Also, the steering column lock warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The vehicle was not able to be driven. The contact called maguire chevrolet cadillac of ithaca (located at 35 cinema dr, ithaca, ny 14850, (607) 272-9292) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 6,890.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Steering · 89,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to galles chevrolet (2801 university blvd ne, albuquerque, mn 87107) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls and the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Steering · 125,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. Within two miles of driving the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. In addition, while in reverse, the steering wheel would seize without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Steering · 17,020 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the steering seized and the vehicle pulled severely to the left. The contact had to use extreme bodily force to position the vehicle to remain in one lane. The contact service active handling system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel at the time of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v172000 (steering: column), but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure and the current mileages were 17,020. Updated 09/06/12*lj updated 09/10/2012

Filed Jun 17, 2004 · Fuel system · 1,341 miles · TX

I have a brand new 2004 corvette 1 1/2 months old with only 1341 miles on it. While driving home in rush hour dallas traffic on a very busy fast moving road, my engine died in the middle of the road. I could not restart the car & was in a very serious situation risking the possibility of being rear ended. Luckily a policeman came by and parked behind me to shield me from the traffic. If I had been on the freeway, I could have been killed. The gm dealer where I purchased the car (ray huffines chevrolet of plano) is acting like it is no big deal. They said it is the fuel pump & they will replace it when they can get a fuel pump and if it happens again, to bring it back. If it happens again & I would be on the freeway, I more than likely would not be alive to take the car back in. I drive 50+ miles a day to & from work mostly freeway driving. I feel the dealership is trying to put my life in jeopardy. I want my money back and out of this car. In researching, I have found that 127,000 2004 corvettes have been recalled for steering problems. I was never advised of this when I purchased this car or of any fuel pump issues. I have purchased a brand new car every 3 years for the last 20 years & I have never had a problem like this, especially with a brand new $50,000 car and I have owned 280zx, 300zx, rx7, supra, and lexus. I need help from gm or someone to resolve this.