Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette owners have reported 449 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (266 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights turn off while driving (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Corvette

The Electrical System problem

The contact's son owns a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while her son was driving 65 mph, the oil temperature and check engine warning lights illuminated; however, the driver was able to safely drive to the destination.   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette dim headlight recall is a scam. Chevrolet does not fix dim headlight failure then demands over $750 to repair dim headlight failure. From time of dim headlights coming on they fail after about 10 minutes and do not function again for hours after car is shut down.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Both hid low beam lights turn off simultaneously while driving at night. Could not reactivate by turning switch off and on. All other lights functioned so I managed to use fog lights to continue the rest of the way home. Tested the low beams next morning, no issue.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

While driving the Corvette, the engine shut down with no notice. The dash indicated the vehicle had entered accessory mode. Power steering, power brakes and engine power were completely gone. Within a few seconds, the dic went from 'accessory mode' to 'shift into park'.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Using accessories function, shorts electrical system out: with the car engine off, I turn on accessories, play the radio, etc. When the accessories ends its cycle and shuts-off the car will not start. The entire system shunts/shorts out, nothing operates until the battery is bled down.   Read details...




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