Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. The number one most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the catalytic convertor (four problems).
At 3,900 miles my new car was down 1quart of oil. Upon questioning I found this was common problem with 2001 Corvettes. At 15000 miles gm replace pistons but said that it is acceptable by gm stardards for the Corvette to burn a quart of oil every 900 miles. Read details...
The vehicle is equipped with 4 catalytic converters which cause excessive heat build up--to the point that the rear under deck storage compartments are useless for storage of any heat sensitive equip. Or material-can't store a laptop in compartment when traveling-or discs or floppys, etc. Read details...
Engine is using excessive amounts of oil - 2 quarts in 5,600 miles. Engine oil is being blown into exhaust system contaminating the catalytic converters and posing a risk of catalytic converter fire when car is parked. Manufacturer has been contacted and is doing oil consumption test. Read details...