2004 Chevrolet corvette
1G1YY22G045111442
Vehicle history report for the 2004 Chevrolet corvette (VIN 1G1YY22G045111442). Red, coupe, 5.7L 8-cyl. 122,847 mi reported. Registered in La. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet corvette.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2004 chevrolet corvette.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet corvette, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 217
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Chevrolet corvette.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Fuel tank leaks - gasoline puddles under car, heavy fumes - Fire / explosion hazard - Confirmed by local mechanic as existing problem in that year - Inspected and confirmed by selling dealer - trying to repair - No auto warning, smell of fumes and gas on garage floor day after delivery of car
NHTSA ODI #11605841STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.
NHTSA ODI #11583610ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to move farther than five feet before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The pull-out key and wait-ten-seconds message were displayed. The contact had to release the key from the ignition and restart the vehicle. The contact called an independent mechanic…
NHTSA ODI #11560269FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
A month after I purchased the car with approximately 40k miles, I took the car in for an oil change at the dealership and was told there was a major leak in the left fuel tank and at the crossover tube. This leaking fuel is leaking onto the exhaust. It would cost at least $4,000 to repair. I can not afford this. It is too dangerous to drive. I have no other…
NHTSA ODI #11556634UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Strong Fuel smell near the fuel filler when car is parked in the garage.
NHTSA ODI #11553638FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel tank leaking/fumes. Appeara to be crossover tube connection connecting the 2 tanks.
NHTSA ODI #11542550FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the odor of gasoline was detected by the contact and his wife. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline was strongest in the cabin after refueling the vehicle to a full tank. The contact had taken the veh…
NHTSA ODI #11536947FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In 2011 Chevrolet acknowledged an issue with the fuel system as the the attached letter states. I was not the owner of the vehicle in 2011 and since the issue was not elevated to an official recall it did not show up on the car fax report and I thus was unaware of this potential safety hazard. My car has now developed all the symptoms of the fuel tank lea…
NHTSA ODI #11515690+ 209 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G1YY22G045111442 valid?
1G1YY22G045111442 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2004 Chevrolet corvette.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet corvette have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Chevrolet corvette. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2004 Chevrolet corvette?
Comparable 2004 Chevrolet corvette listings run roughly $13,250–$25,750, typically around $18,378 (from 60 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Chevrolet corvette get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 Chevrolet corvette at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 3 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.