2005 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “low beam” (47% of reports).
- 86exterior lighting complaints
- 83,900median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Low beam: mentioned in 40 of 86 complaints (47%)
- High beams: mentioned in 22 of 86 complaints (26%)
- Fuse box: mentioned in 13 of 86 complaints (15%)
- Electrical exterior lighting: mentioned in 7 of 86 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 1 a fire.
Chevrolet Corvette exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Corvette | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Corvette | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Corvette | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Corvette | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2014 Corvette | 5 | 8% | 1,867 |
| 2012 Corvette | 3 | 5% | 36,318 |
| 2011 Corvette | 1 | 1% | 700 |
| 2010 Corvette | 2 | 2% | 22,000 |
| 2009 Corvette | 9 | 6% | 56,750 |
| 2008 Corvette | 46 | 9% | 60,100 |
| 2007 Corvette | 38 | 11% | 77,500 |
| 2006 Corvette | 62 | 17% | 84,750 |
| 2005 Corvette | 86 | 16% | 83,900 |
| 2004 Corvette | 2 | 1% | 53,340 |
| 2003 Corvette | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2002 Corvette | 6 | 4% | 125,000 |
| 2001 Corvette | 6 | 3% | 52,000 |
| 2000 Corvette | 17 | 6% | 36,911 |
| 1999 Corvette | 7 | 2% | 7,115 |
| 1998 Corvette | 3 | 1% | — |
| 1997 Corvette | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Corvette | 1 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights; electrical system:wiring
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Risk: The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low-beam headlights malfunctioned and failed to illuminate as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who was unable to duplicate…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the headlights were flickering and then became inoperable. The fuse box was melted. There was smoke detected from underneath the hood. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the low-beam headlight failed to function properly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuse box to be replaced. The vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chevrolet Corvettes have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (16% of the 532 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 40 of 86 complaints, followed by “high beams” (22).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Corvette problems
See all 2005 Chevrolet Corvette problems or exterior lighting problems across all Corvette years.