2005 Chevrolet Corvette: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Engine · 6,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. While driving at any speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 5 MPH. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the messages "loss of power" and "traction control system" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 36,000 miles · AL

While driving 70+MPH on an interstate, "reduced power mode" and "service active handling" warnings illuminated on the dic aong with the check engine light. The vehicle then completely shut off making it extremely dangerous to get safely out of the paths of other vehicles. This has happened to the vehicle about 8 times now in varying circumstances, mostly while in motion. Error codes taken from handheld programmer include: p1516, p2101, p2135

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 48,123 miles · LA

Just as leaving dealership for low beam recall, 2 miles, used cruise to 35 MPH, 10 clicks of button to 45, then again to 55. When car reached 55, I felt the car nose forward like I cut cruise w/ tap of brake. I did not. Warning light/ cruise disengaged, still looking at dic car nosed down and squatted with warning light reduced power, this caused the car to slow to 35 and feel as though I was pumping the gas and brake alternately like when we were kids and used to watch the wife's head go back and forth. Before getting off road more lights and warnings. Its hard to say which came first, it all was happening fast and as a surprise. I know service active handling, traction control and ABS messages came on. Don't think they took priority over the reduced engine power though. I remember seeing it, all the way back to the dealer. Slowed and pulled into huge lot. Now it was my head doing the back and forth dance with the car @ idle, it sounded like the main bearings weren't getting any oil and wanted out of that engine at any cost. So upset with the bearing noise, I got back on the road (picking up rpms) headed back to dealer in a limp mode (35 MPH) even when the posted speed went down to 25 MPH, the car did not lower rps as I pressed harder on the brakes. There is more to complain about but that will remain between the service manager, gm, and myself to resolution. Stayed at dealership approx. 10 minutes. Car started fine and I left.I always drive the same, and when the car reached 55 MPH at the exact same place, it all happened again the exact same way! Had to bring the car home in limp mode, about 10 miles from home. Again @ 35 MPH. Car remains parked, put away, and covered, until the dealership contacts me to return with it, by tuesday of this coming week, so sayeth the gm rep. If not he wants me to call him back.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Driver assistance · 25,600 miles · AL

I experienced symptoms similar to the service active handling recall. It was raining, and a "service active handling" message appeared on my driver information center (dic) display. The active handling trouble light illuminated on the dash. The car started missing and was running rough, like it wanted to stall. Then the service engine soon light illuminated and a "reduced engine power" message appeared on the dic. Both messages flashed alternatively and continued to do so until I pulled to the side of the road and stopped. I shut the car off and restarted it; the messages did not clear, the service engine soon light was still illuminated, and the car was still running rough. I was able to limp the car home (15 miles) safely. Once I pulled into my garage, I shut the car off and then restarted it. The engine idled smoothly then. The brakes did not activate as is common with other corvettes covered under the recall. My VIN is also not one that is covered under the recall, but I seem to have many of the same symptoms, and my car is equipped with the tilt and telescoping steering column. I called gm and was told my car is not covered by the recall. How do I know that when I can find no publication of the vins included anywhere? Your investigation number: ea09-002 gm recall number: 10118 apr 10

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Engine · 10,500 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but after driving two miles the service traction system and reduce power warning messages illuminated. The vehicle lost all power and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle would restart after ten minutes. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not inspected. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileage was 10,500.

Filed Feb 18, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 60,004 miles · WA

Went out to drive my 2005 corvette, turned into an office park to turn around and the front brake(s) applied on their own and the engine reduced power.I also heard some "grinding" which I believe were the brakes engaging, felt like I was driving thru "molasses".this is a known issue--the federal safety agency action number either pe08056 or ea09-002.I had the message "service active handling" on my dash before but no brake locking..very un-nerving.I shut the car down and turned off the traction control and it resolved for now.I will be contacting chevrolet for recall considerations and hopefully some resolution.thank god for "corvette forums" or I wouldn't of known about this.-thankyou. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 61,000 miles · NC

While turning in a corner on the highway, I lost power steering and I had smoke and debris flying out of the back of the car. Luckily there was nobody near me, and I managed to steer off the road safely. Looked in the engine and the accessory belt was shredded, which also destroyed the heat shield material on the inside of the hood. Got a friend to pick me up and we installed a new belt. Drove 0.5 miles and the belt flew completely off this time. Power steering completely died, and I could barely turn the wheel while being tailgated by cars. Cooling system failed, coolant flying all over the engine bay, under the car, and on the highway. I'm glad I wasn't killed. Checked all the pulleys and found that the crankshaft pulley bolt had backed out, which I later found out caused wobble on the belt and LED the engine/car to fail. Got a tow to the nearest gm dealer. There are many complaints about this on internet corvette forums, and gm is aware of the issue (tsb #05-06-01-001a). It seems like crashing and causing accidents would warrant a recall.

Filed Feb 13, 2010 · Engine · 45,224 miles · CA

2005 corvette, 45,224 miles. Squeaking noise from engine accessory drive belts, clunking/ knocking noise at lower front of engine. Found crankshaft balancer retaining bolt backed out, crankshaft balancer moving forward. Had this bolt come out further, it would have damaged the steering rack, accessory belts coming off, loss of power steering, electrical, braking. This issue is known by gm/chevrolet, tsb 05-06-01-001d. Vehicle was flat bed towed to dealer, they denied that there was a problem with the bolt, it just needed new belts. After threatening the dealer & gm with a lawsuit if the pulley came off and resulted in property damage or bodily injury, they would replace the pulley with the upgraded one & a new bolt per the tsb, but at customer expense. Repairs completed 2/10/2010. This vehicle was within the VIN number range for the tsb, but the dealer was more concerned where the paper copy of gm tsb 05-06-01-001d came from- this is public information. Please- make this issue a formal recall before someone gets hurt. The federal safety agency database shows at least 6 similar incidents, many others have not been reported to the federal safety agency.

Filed Feb 21, 2006 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH in heavy traffic, due to the position of the ignition start button, it was accidentally pressed which instantly shut off the engine resulting in a loss of all power. The contact managed to pull over and restart the engine without incident. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer and no repairs were made. Updated 03/17/06.