Chevrolet Corvette won't start problems

Filed Aug 8, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CO

While driving normally, I was in the middle of a busy highway/intersection when the vehicle suddenly lost power and came to a complete stop. The vehicle shut itself off without warning, leaving the Corvette disabled in the roadway and causing a complete blockage of the road/intersection. Traffic was actively traveling around me, creating a serious safety hazard and putting both myself and other motorists at risk of a collision. After the vehicle stopped, it would not restart. The instrument cluster displayed a theft-deterrent/immobilizer warning and a lock/security symbol, along with a message stating that there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system and referring to Immobilizer Operation. The vehicle has full electrical power, but when attempting to start it, it only clicks and the engine does not crank or start. I placed the key fob in the designated backup location as instructed in the owner’s manual, but the vehicle still would not start. The exact failed component has not yet been diagnosed or confirmed. The vehicle is available for inspection. The sudden and unexpected loss of power while I was in the middle of a busy highway/intersection caused an immediate and serious safety concern because the vehicle became completely disabled and blocked the roadway.

Filed Oct 9, 2025 · ND

Sometimes (intermittently), when I push the start button to start the car, it just makes a "click" sound, the car does not start and the steering wheel will lock and all other functions of the car will be disabled. "CHECK COLUM LOCK" will be displayed on the screen. I have to take a battery cable off to reset the software before I can once again start and drive the car.

Filed Aug 14, 2025 · Engine · MO

Driving down interstate at 74 MPH when engine acted like it wasn't accelerating and I was able to get off on an exit when car died had to have it towed to a chevrolet dealership. Engine wouldn't turn over at all. So Chevrolet did a visual inspection and said a valve spring on #8 cylinder had broke and they needed to tear into it further. So for another $1160.00 they would tear the engine down further to see what damage had been done. Chevrolet never notified me that they had a TSB on valve spring issue. Now my engine is no good. General Motors will give no assistance on repair. My engine shut down at 74 mph no longer running on an interstate.

Filed Jun 24, 2024 · Electrical · NY

I got locked in my car while a software update was taking place. I was running errand on a very hot day, I went to exit the car and the infotainment system did not shut off like usual, on the info screen was a very dim notice to start a software update, I hit the start now button, exited the car, did my business in the bank, went back to my car, used the electric button to open the door, got in and closed the door. When in the car I tried to start it...it would not start. After checking around the car was dead as if someone had pulled the battery out, no lights, no onstar, no power window and worst of all the electric door open button would not open the door! It was a very warm day, sunny and over 90deg F. Fortunately I remembered the manual door open lever, someone new to the car would have been trapped in the car for as long as 15min in the sweltering hot interior. There is no strong warnings for this, owners manual says nothing about being locked in, people on the forums for Corvette say that the warning in on the info screen but you have to advance a random screen to see it....Scary moment for sure.

Filed May 30, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

One week ago received a manufacturer OTA update to install in vehicle which I always download. A few days later I drove vehicle to store and turned vehicle off in parking lot for 5 minutes. Upon returning to vehicle, unable to start vehicle. Vehicle display provided message “Battery Low Start Vehicle” but vehicle would not start. Tow company attempted to jump vehicle multiple times but not successful. Vehicle had to be towed for service. My vehicle is always stored in garage and plugged into battery charger when not in use and should not be dead. Vehicle Information System displays message “Service Brake System” and “Service Transmission Unable to Shift Soon”. Vehicle unable to operate and awaiting scheduled service at dealership.

Filed Apr 7, 2023 · Engine · TN

Car stopped working would not start engine went out only had around 28000 miles 2014 corvette had to have it towed

Filed Sep 15, 2022 · Engine · NM

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated the engine of the vehicle was replaced because he wanted to update the engine. The contact stated that once the engine was replaced the vehicle would not start. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that 5 cylinder fractured causing the engine to lock up. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 0.

Filed Mar 19, 2022 · Engine · OH

On Wednesday March 16, I was driving my 2022 C8 Corvette with only 450 miles on it. I stopped a red light and the car stalled out. I didn't think anything of it and push to start it up again and it started as i continued to drive I approached another red light and as I stopped at it the car shut off and again and wouldn't start back up, as I pushed the start button I smelled smoke and I stop trying to start the car. Oil pressure gauge was reading 0 pressure and flashing red. A notification came across the dash board indicating engine failure and also was notified by my app on my cell phone that the engine failed. Tow truck driver couldn't put the car in neutral due to the vehicle not starting, having to drag onto the flatbed for towing back to dealer

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Electrical · 45,237 miles · AZ

An instance occurred where the battery leaked acid down past the battery tray and onto the wiring harnesses below. Subsequent corrosion of wirings within the harness (of which contain approximately forty individual wires), causing breaks and shorts in several creating a hazardous situation. A no start condition occurred resulting from the affected wires leading to the ECM as well as others contained in the harness. Either the battery tray should be modified to contain or route possible acid from leaking down past it or the fabrication of a liquid tight compartment be installed to contain the wiring harness itself. Since the harness is no longer available from gm the chevrolet service technician spliced in numerous lengths of new wires to bypass the affected areas within the harness. Labor cost of approximately $3000 for the repair. There is currently no solution to prevent future occurrences of this issue. Thus making the vehicle unsafe to drive or house in proximity to people and their property.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · NH

I was in my garage, I opened the driver door sat down and secured the seat belt. I attempted to start the car by stepping on the brake pedal and pressing the start button but the engine did not turn over. I made a second and third attempt to start the engine to no avail. Then, I attempted to exit the car but the door would not open. Having not opened the windows, I was lost as how to get out of my car. I made one more attempt to start the engine but could not. In fact my instruments were dead. As I was without my cell phone, I sat perplexed at my predicament for several minutes. I operated the drive window down button but nothing happen. After a few minutes I tried the driver door window again and the window opened about inch. I repeated the process for 10 or so minutes until the driver side window was completely down. At this juncture, I was able to climb out of the driver's window to safety. I then reached into the car and was able to release the car's hood. I did not find any visible lose connection. The battery connections were corroded. I clean the post terminals and the cable clams. Having done so I attempted to enter the car but the doors would not open. I have purchased a new AC delco battery and all is well. My issues are 1. I had no indication prior to the event that my corvette instruments gave me no indication of a battery failure or any alternator failures. 2. I had no passenger compartment access to the inside trunk release strap for drivers door. 3. I believe this is a safety issue even if it is a rare event. Thank you for your attention to this matter.