2005 Chevrolet Corvette

BUY WITH CARE

Decent buy, but the roof panel needs a hard look first.

What to check

2 that matter · tap to expand

Three things, in order. Ten minutes of work, standing at the car.

1

Run the VIN for open recalls

6 open — all free fixes. Confirm each is closed before you hand over money.
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2
Test-drive checklist
- Confirm the recall repair (new-design panel) is closed by VIN.
- Cycle the ignition several times and confirm the car cranks every time.
3

Get a pre-purchase inspection

An hour with a mechanic on the items above is the cheapest insurance you’ll buy.
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Drag to the odometer you’re considering. The shaded band is where this car’s problems usually surface.

—90,000 mi

050k100k150k200k+

free fixes · verify by VIN

04V525000 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH ONE OR BOTH REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE AFFECTED BY HEAT FROM THE LEFT ENGINE E… verify by VIN
05V455000 CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE S… verify by VIN
06V181000 ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.… verify by VIN
09V491000 GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHI… verify by VIN
10V172000 GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TEL… verify by VIN
14V251000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affect… verify by VIN