2007 Chevrolet Corvette: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 22, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · GA

The Body Control Module has failed and there are no replacement parts available except used parts. The BCM is hard coded with the VIN. If you use a BCM from another car, certain safety systems are deactivated such as the air bags. The BCM is central to the electronic architecture so all other systems are at risk. The unit can be responsible for the car not starting, the headlights not working, the power windows and door locks failing, or in my case the active suspension not functioning. Since BCM's are widely used, this is a looming major safety issue for the nation because GM quit making new ones, no one else makes these parts, no one can repair the units. I know a number of C6 Corvette owners are using used parts which deactivates the air bags and the security system.

Filed Nov 10, 2022 · Lights · CA

Headlights suddenly stopped working.

Filed May 5, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 109,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly shut off without warning. In order to turn the headlights back on, the contact had to cap the fuse box. The dealer stated that the wiring shortage was under the fuse box and the vehicle needed to be rewired in order to prevent the shortage. Also, the fuse box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle had already received a recall repair regarding the headlights. The contact stated that the failure recurred even after receiving the repair. The recall details were unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Lights · 125,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet corvette. While driving at any speed, the high beam lights activated automatically without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. Updated 01/25/17*lj

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · DE

Made online concern and issue with low beam lights going off in 2011. Recall notice from gm; january 2015, states it will install "jumper" wire. I already had this completed on 10/13/2011 which resulted as a short term fix. Still ended up having problems and eventually (hoping for the recall to transpire sooner) have it set up now where I need to pop the hood and install a 20 amp fuse in order for lights to go on. "jumper" format is not adequate just be aware. The design of the ubec unit should be overhauled to accomplish two key issues; heat and less sharp bends of the internal copper wiring to prevent stress and breaking. Currently only fog lights function without having to plug in the 20 amp fuse. Even my bright lights need the fused plug in under the hood.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Lights · 43,087 miles · TN

11/15/14 while driving at night. About 30 min. Into my drive noticed that my low beam headlights went out. Pulled over to try switching lights on and off. Still would not come back on. High beams and fog lights worked. Had to drive 15 min. With fog lights and high beams on. 12/7/14 driving home from work at night,15 min. Drive to get home. 10 min. In low beams go out. So I drove home with fog lights and high beams on again.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Lights · 40,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet corvette. The contact states that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the low beam lights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). However, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Lights · 65,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet corvette. While driving various speeds at night, the low beam headlights suddenly failed. The driver had to use the high beam lights in order to view the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v2510000 (electrical system , exterior lighting) but a notification schedule was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Lights · 68,000 miles · FL

My car is subject to a recall for the low beam headlamps, and chevy (the manufacturer) will not fix it. The dealer says they can fix it by replacing the fuse box, but chevy will not authorize it. I have been without my car for over a month. The dealer gave me loaner car, and I do appreciate that. However, I would like to get my car back. I am getting absolutely nowhere with chevy, the manufacturer. I have no complaints with respect to the dealer.

Filed Sep 27, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 165,500 miles · MD

My low beam headlights (left/right) have intermittent outages after the car warms up. The low beams fail without warning leaving it difficult to see the vehicle and operate the vehicle during evening, dusk and night driving.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Lights · CA

Low beams suddenly go out while driving and won't come back on.all fuses, relays, and switches have been tested and found to be good.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 78,000 miles · AZ

Service active handling/traction control system warning came on while driving average speed (about 45mph) going straight on a flat road. Light went off after turning off vehicle. Came back on numerous times at different speeds, some while braking at a light, other times while accelerating. Took to shop and had recommended fix of clip on wire below steering wheel completed. Shop test drove car and could not duplicate issue. On way home, service light came back on. This time I noticed the brake lights also affected- lights on while driving and off when depressing pedal. Took back to shop where brake light switch under pedal replaced and bcm computer was flashed and reprogrammed (to avoid replacing). This seemed to fix the problem.for about 5 months. Service traction control again came on and became more frequent over 2 weeks and by the second week the brake lights stayed on at all times. Returned to shop and had to pay for new bcm computer. Have driven car twice since then without issue. For other issues also noted by other drivers- headlights have little cracks all through lenses which cannot be replaced, must buy new lights with entire housing which are very expensive and quite labor intensive to replace. Also hear little popping noises coming from top as noted by recall on file.