How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have?

The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?

Of 257 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 168,552 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 04V273000 2004-06-09 41,928 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

IF THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM THE KNUCKLE, THE AFFECTED CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WILL DROP AND THE CONTROL ARM WOULD BE FORCED DOWNWARD, CONTACTING THE WHEEL. THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD TILT OUTWARD AND CREATE A DRAGGING ACTION THAT WOULD TEND TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND CREATE A TENDENCY FOR THE VEHICLE TO TURN IN THE…

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 AT SPECIFICATION, THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL STUD, THE KNUCKLE, AND THE NUT. IF THE TORQUE…

STEERING 04V060000 2004-02-09 126,624 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

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 STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT LOCK. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE DEALER WILL…

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

Total complaints257

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-04-17

“When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.”

STEERING · reported 2024-04-17

“- 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 - trying to repair - no auto warning, smell of fumes and gas on garage floor day after delivery of car”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-04-12

“Strong fuel smell near the fuel filler when car is parked in the garage.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-11-05

“Fuel tank leaking/fumes. Appeara to be crossover tube connection connecting the 2 tanks.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2023-09-01

“The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the odor of gasoline was detected by the contact and his wife. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline was strongest in the cabin after…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2023-06-17

“In 2011 chevrolet acknowledged an issue with the fuel system as the the attached letter states. I was not the owner of the vehicle in 2011 and since the issue was not elevated to an official recall it did not show up on the car fax report and I thus was unaware of this potential safety hazard. My…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2023-04-02

“Purchased the vehicle in 2015. That same purchased date I filled the vehicle with fuel. The following day my garage was totally covered with gas fumes. No tech could find the problem. On feb 22 2023 while filling up, gas was pouring out the bottom left side . This is very dangerous. Come to find…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2023-02-22

Defect investigations

Investigation EA02031 Opened 2002-11-15 · closed 2004-03-11

STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP

IN 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ISSUED CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS 1044 AND 1044A TO ADDRESS A CONDITION WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD FAIL TO UNLOCK DURING THE INITIAL KEY-IN AND START-UP IN CERTAIN MY 1998-2000 CORVETTE VEHICLES.HOWEVER, ODI CONTINUED TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP ON…

Investigation EA02031 Opened 2002-11-15 · closed 2004-03-11