2004 Chevrolet Corvette reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 257
- 18 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 78 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 4 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,068
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-51
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2002-2006
-12
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
35%
Fuel System, Gasoline: 90 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 78
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 52
- STEERING 26
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 12
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 8
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Chevrolet Corvette units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA has 257 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (78 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Chevrolet Corvette units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel system, gasoline (78), fuel/propulsion system (52), steering (26), fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.