2005 Chevrolet Corvette body problems

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Body · CO

While driving at approximately 50 mph, the outer painted panel of the removable targa roof began separating from its supporting frame. The roof frame remained latched to the vehicle, but the driver-side front/top-left corner of the painted panel lifted far enough that I could see daylight between the panel and frame. I immediately pulled off the highway, removed the roof, stored it in the trunk, and drove home. The panel did not completely detach and there was no crash, injury, or property damage. Continued separation could allow the panel to detach while driving and strike occupants or surrounding traffic. The vehicle was purchased used in 2011 with this painted roof installed. Factory build information lists option CC3, indicating the vehicle originally had a transparent removable roof. GM Customer Care reviewed the VIN and build information, stated that the vehicle was not included in safety recall 09230 because it was originally equipped with a transparent roof, and declined assistance. No physical inspection by GM was performed. The failure appears similar to removable-roof panel separation addressed in GM campaigns 06041 and 09230; I am not claiming this VIN was officially included in either campaign.

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Body · CT

Vehicle has open recall 09v491 for roof panel separation. The roof on the vehicle has separated and come apart in pieces leaving the front seal exposed. Gengras Chevrolet in Ct has ordered and received the replacement panel which has now been sitting at their dealership for approximately 2.5 weeks because they refuse to send it to paint until they rectify the outdated paint supply reimbursement cost with GM. In the meantime I have not had a spot for the vehicle inside and if I dont know its going to rain or dont get the car inside somewhere in time the water leaks down the windshield post and into the body control module. Currently the car drains the battery, gauges intermittently do not work as well as the power windows, starter button etc. from a recent pop up storm. Ive been back and forth with the dealer and spoke to a GM rep, niehter of which have proven useful in the situation. I just keep getting pushed off and told that I have to wait for them to figure it out with GM, even though it could potentially take 2 or more weeks to paint the top once the body shop actually gets it. This whole process has started approximately August 1st.

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Body, Electrical · 52,000 miles · RI

Vehicle starts but will not shift out of park with foot on brake. Eventually after repeated attempts or leaving vehicle for a little while, re-try and issue goes away. Issue happens randomly and cannot be replicated easily.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Body · 33,500 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. While driving 45 MPH and above, the contact heard the sound of air coming through the roof panel, which was not structurally connected. The contact was uncertain if the roof panel would fracture without warning while the vehicle was in operation. The dealer (ken garff chevrolet, 548 e 1000 s, american fork, ut 84003, (801) 756-3546) was notified, but did not test drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v491000 (structure); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,500. *tt

Filed May 31, 2018 · Body · 128,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal snapping noise emerging from the roof area while traveling over bumps in the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to charlie obaugh chevrolet (2551 w main st, waynesboro, va 22980, (540) 941-2200) and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v491000 (structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 50,000 miles · HI

Column lock failure (4 times) . Convertible top 5+ times rib in top broken,top will not raise or lower or will move and stop. Plastic interior parts dry up and break visor.all before 50k miles.car is in the dealer shop (30+ days at this time)

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Body · 31,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. While driving various speeds, the vehicle's fiberglass top separated from the removable top. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v491000 (structure). The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 62,835 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. While driving 50 MPH, the roof panel separated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v491000 (structure). In addition, the contact mentioned that the anti lock brakes engaged independently and pulled the vehicle to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the steering reposition sensor, calipers, and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 62,835.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Body · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. While driving 15 MPH, the contact heard a thump sound on the roof of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to inspect, but found nothing. While proceeding to drive again, the contact heard the same noise and air whistling. The contact thought the convertible roof was not latched properly and pulled over once again. The contact stated the roof was latched correctly and he decided to remove the top. Upon further investigation, the contact noticed that the frame for the top was separating from the body panel. The dealer diagnosed that the roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Body · 95,000 miles · GA

My 2005 chevrolet corvette coupe started making popping and cracking noises at any and all rates of speed some time ago. At a higher rate of speed, the wind noise and whistling sounds are almost unbearable as the noises are so loud. I consulted with youman's chevrolet in macon, ga as they are the only chevrolet dealership in our are and they advised me that the top had stated to separate from the lower part and that we would have to purchase a entire new top. Once again, they did not even consider checking to see if there was a recall on this problem. Naturally, our greatest concern is the potential of the upper portion flying off while we are traveling at highway speeds and causing a potential accident to other vehicles or injuries. I recently starting taking the corvette magazine and much to my surprise, I read that there is a recall on the top. I am disappointed that the chevrolet dealership did not bother to check on this recall or to advise us of the recall if they were aware of it as we are regular customers and have spent a substantial amount of with them on this corvette over the last seven years.