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2005 Chevrolet Corvette lighting problems

The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette has 87 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

87

Lighting complaints

12%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Related recalls

14V251000LightingMay 14, 2014 · 103,158 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND AS HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL PRIOR TO CHANGING LANES, THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE TURN SIGNAL BULB…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · January 18, 2011 · fire

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette have?

NHTSA has 87 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette lighting — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 14V251000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.