2004 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, and owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Linkages (steering)
On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. If the torque is not…
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Anti-theft device (steering)
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to "lock," the ecl system prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is…
Remedy: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter will lock but the…
217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,353 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 64 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“- Fuel tank leaks - gasoline puddles under car, heavy fumes - Fire / explosion hazard - Confirmed by local mechanic as existing problem in that year - Inspected and confirmed by selling dealer - tryin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
“When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Corvette model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corvette model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
How do I know if my 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V060000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.