Catalytic Convertor Problems of Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette owners have reported 6 problems related to catalytic convertor (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Corvette based on all problems reported for the Corvette.

1 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Failure Date: 12/18/2001

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. --the back bumper gets hot enough to distort around both mufflers. Chevrolet maintains that this is normal. . . . . . The 4 cat system is no longer put on these vehicles, yet Chevrolet refuses upgrade. Cure for warped rear bumper, per Chevrolet is to use a heat gun to heat and straighten warped area????.

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2 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Failure Date: 12/15/2001

Temperature in passenger and storage compartments progressively becomes hotter during operation of vehicle. Also, rear bumper assembly is starting to deform due to catalytic converter system producing excessive heat. Dealership will perform no service on vehicle until authorization is given by manufacturer. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

3 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Failure Date: 07/14/2001

Vehicle caught fire while parked. Fire started in catalytic converter. Manufacturer has been notified. Manufacturer refuses to accept responsibility for this accident, fire report stated that cause of fire was unintentional and it started on exterior part of vehicle.

4 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Failure Date: 06/09/2001

Oil consumption is above normal for a new engine. I have experienced the consumption of more that one quart per 1000 miles. Dealer initially stated that this was normal for a new engine and would improve after a good break-in period. Problem remains. Research has shown that there is an acknowledged problem with excessive oil consumption. Catalytic converter and exhaust pipes show significant black oily residue. Concerned about potential fire from catalytic converter. Also concerned about environmental effects. Chevrolet needs to take positive action to resolve issue.

5 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette

Failure Date: 06/08/2000

Excessive heat,even with a/c on max. Intolerable inside car while driving or at idle. Seats and console heating up so much that it is to hot to touch. Possible problem because of four catalytic converters instead of two for the year2000 Corvette. Potential fire hazard and distraction while driving!.

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6 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette

Failure Date: 07/17/1999

At the gas station catalytic converter caught on fire and burned up due to raw fuel being dumped into the left side exhaust. Vehicle is still at the dealer's after 3 weeks and waiting on parts. Vehicle is running on 4 cylinders instead of 8.

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