chevrolet corvette Problems

chevrolet corvette 2011 Complaints

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet corvette grand sport equipped with goodyear eagle f1 tires line sizes p325/30z r19 (rear), dot number: m6xe dbdr 3010 and p275/35/z r18 (front), dot number m652 dbdr 2810. the contact stated that the vehicle hydro planned during a rain storm, causing the vehicle to drive into another lane. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 1,700.

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YW2DW8B5

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my husband was pumping gas at a gas station on an interstate access road. car was not running and was locked. he had been at the pump for about 5 minutes and then walked into the store for something to drink. all of a sudden i heard people yelling and turned to look and then saw my husband's unmanned car slowly rolling out of the gas station into the access road during rush hour. a couple of individuals tried to stop the car but it was locked and my husband had the keys in his pocket. several vehicles swerved to miss the car but it eventually hit an individual's vehicle in the center lane of the access road causing damage to both vehicles.

Reported in: WACO TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G1YF2DW2B5

POWER TRAIN

my husband was pumping gas at a gas station on an interstate access road. car was not running and was locked. he had been at the pump for about 5 minutes and then walked into the store for something to drink. all of a sudden i heard people yelling and turned to look and then saw my husband's unmanned car slowly rolling out of the gas station into the access road during rush hour. a couple of individuals tried to stop the car but it was locked and my husband had the keys in his pocket. several vehicles swerved to miss the car but it eventually hit an individual's vehicle in the center lane of the access road causing damage to both vehicles.

Reported in: WACO TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G1YF2DW2B5

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

auto low beams do not work at night intermittently. green headlight on indicator is lit. the switch will not turn them on either. high beams work and fog lights work. happened a few times, dealer says they can't find any trouble codes or problems. they said brig it back while it is happening. turning all lights off gives a warning "headlights suggested" indicating the sensor is working. i start the car in a dark garage and lights work. i made a painter's tape cover to cover the light sensor so if i experience the problem in day time, i can drive it to the dealer making the car think it's still dark. $65,000 for a car with intermittent headlight?

Reported in: MORICHES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YW2DW2B5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

car is a 2011 corvette grand sport coupe. intermittent display of "max speed 80 mph, service active handling, service traction system and the security light for the antitheft system stays on. when you turn the car off and restart 1-2 times, codes clear and operation returns to normal. took car back to dealer three times. last time (28000 miles) they kept car overnight and drove over 100 miles before they finally reproduced the problem. on 6/12/12 they replaced the ebcm and invoice description said "28216 checked and found codes p2548 and p0856. performed diagnostic for codes and found intermittent loss of data from ebcm to ecm. replaced ebcm and reprogrammed module. code #28841. rechecked after repairs ok at this time". problem recurred last week on 8/26/12 at 33000 miles. will take back to dealer this week.

Reported in: CAREFREE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YS2DWXB5

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

car is a 2011 corvette grand sport coupe. intermittent display of "max speed 80 mph, service active handling, service traction system and the security light for the antitheft system stays on. when you turn the car off and restart 1-2 times, codes clear and operation returns to normal. took car back to dealer three times. last time (28000 miles) they kept car overnight and drove over 100 miles before they finally reproduced the problem. on 6/12/12 they replaced the ebcm and invoice description said "28216 checked and found codes p2548 and p0856. performed diagnostic for codes and found intermittent loss of data from ebcm to ecm. replaced ebcm and reprogrammed module. code #28841. rechecked after repairs ok at this time". problem recurred last week on 8/26/12 at 33000 miles. will take back to dealer this week.

Reported in: CAREFREE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YS2DWXB5

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

as i left the grocery store i started to head home when the 11 corvette gs sent a message to the dic on the instrument cluster, it said to service active handling, the problem is it locks up the front brakes, while this may not sound too serious at low speeds, imagine pulling out into traffic and the brakes lock up on your car. it occurs pulling onto grass or loose gravel also, especially in turns. i have to turn the car off and restart it for it to move again. my wife started reading the hundreds of complaints on service the active handling on the corvette forums and what it has done to the vehicles from people that had issues with there vehicles when the service active handling message appeared on there (dic) digital information center that she no longer rides in the car with me. this vehicle has seen more dealer service than any other vehicle that i have owned.

Reported in: COOPER CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YW2DW7B5

STEERING

as i left the grocery store i started to head home when the 11 corvette gs sent a message to the dic on the instrument cluster, it said to service active handling, the problem is it locks up the front brakes, while this may not sound too serious at low speeds, imagine pulling out into traffic and the brakes lock up on your car. it occurs pulling onto grass or loose gravel also, especially in turns. i have to turn the car off and restart it for it to move again. my wife started reading the hundreds of complaints on service the active handling on the corvette forums and what it has done to the vehicles from people that had issues with there vehicles when the service active handling message appeared on there (dic) digital information center that she no longer rides in the car with me. this vehicle has seen more dealer service than any other vehicle that i have owned.

Reported in: COOPER CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YW2DW7B5

SERVICE BRAKES

as i left the grocery store i started to head home when the 11 corvette gs sent a message to the dic on the instrument cluster, it said to service active handling, the problem is it locks up the front brakes, while this may not sound too serious at low speeds, imagine pulling out into traffic and the brakes lock up on your car. it occurs pulling onto grass or loose gravel also, especially in turns. i have to turn the car off and restart it for it to move again. my wife started reading the hundreds of complaints on service the active handling on the corvette forums and what it has done to the vehicles from people that had issues with there vehicles when the service active handling message appeared on there (dic) digital information center that she no longer rides in the car with me. this vehicle has seen more dealer service than any other vehicle that i have owned.

Reported in: COOPER CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YW2DW7B5

AIR BAGS

i have taken my car into dealership multiple times with problem of the air bag sensor light coming on and off while i am driving my car. to date the issue has not been resolved and i am very concerned that if i am in a car accident and that air bag sensor does not function correctly. i think there is some type of flaw with this sensor and it needs to be corrected .

Reported in: HUNSTVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YG2DW3B5

AIR BAGS

the airbag melted.

Reported in: KINGWOOD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY22G615

AIR BAGS

air bag go on and off intermittently - chevy dealer says there is no know problem

Reported in: MANSFIELD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YH3DW6B5

POWER TRAIN

operating vehicle in heavy traffic, stop and go for 30 minutes. accelerating from traffic light, making gear change from second to third at 25 mph clutch peddle went to floor hard, unable to complete gear change. very dangerous situation with no power, traffic behind vehicle made hard stop to avoid hitting my car. caused major traffic jam until vehicle could be pushed off road.

Reported in: CARROLL OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YL2DE0B5

AIR BAGS

after driving the car for two hours it was parked for seven hours. upon restarting the air bag readiness light came on flashing and would not turn off. the passenger airbag status indictor has also stopped working.so the system does not know if somebody is sitting in the seat. according to the owner's manual it also indicates that the air bags may not deploy in an accident.

Reported in: LEONARDTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YW3DW4B5

POWER TRAIN

vehicle parked on level ground in store parking lot. person parked next to my car stated, heard "weird noises', coming from vehicle then it started to roll into dyed swamp. car equipped with automatic transmission.vehicle will not start with transmission in parked position but will continue to roll forward with transmission in parked position on its own. air bags was not deployed & had to be towed. transmission problem?

Reported in: NORTH HUDSON NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G1YW3DW2B5