2005 Chevrolet Corvette c6 from North America - Comments

The paint (clear coat) has spots where the color has separated from the clear coat.

The heads up display housing has warped and popped out no dash has to be replaced

polished wheels have pits in them and black spots where they were not polished out properly.

Just want to let others know chevy will not do any thing for you regarding your paint, they will tell you its within gm specifacations.

Also don't waist your money on the polished wheels chevy won't do anything about them.

That must feel especially galling, to happen to a lovely new 'Vette.'

GM's reputation gets darker every day.

They'll soon be out of business altogether at this rate.

I agree with you on the fact that gm's reputation is falling by the minute. There looking for pontiac to basically revive everything with there new line of cars. with stories of the corvette being like this that won't help anything, but no one knows it and the corvette is a nationally respected car and will sell no matter what.

I'm sorry you're having problems with the paint. I've had my Corvette since May 2005 and all is well. It's fabulous.

Keep selling America Short! I paint cars and the Corvette paint job is just fine! No better or worse than any other manufacturer.

Just wondering... where in the USA are you?

With bD paint and dash warping issues, methinks you may be living somewhere very hot and sunny?

Sorry to hear about your problem, though : (

My '05 Vette (auto trans) with 8400 miles on odometer just started to display "Change Engine Oil" warning on dash. I intend to change oil myself, but does anyone know if the warning will reset by itself or do I have to go to the dealer for that. Like most people, I try to avoid dealers like I avoid dentists. Any input on this matter is greatly appreciated.

Oops, I goofed! I'm the above writer who requested information regarding resetting "Change Engine Oil" warning. Since almost a month has passed by without any input, it is apparent that this column does not have much visitors, or the readers just felt the question was too stupid, which I am more inclined to with the latter. Checking with the dealer technician, I was informed that all I have to do is to read the Owner's Manual. Ha! By the way, it's on Pg 5-18.

I have a 2005 Corvette and do all my own oil changes. Once you change the oil and filter you must go through your CID and manually reset the engine oil life. It's very easy. Once completed, it will register 100% oil life remaining.

My 05 Vette will need new tires soon. Did little research on these run-flat tires and learned that they cost over $900 each, while regular compatible tires are just little over $300 each. Furthermore I recently had one of the tires repaired and discovered that place to have it repaired is very limited, due to the special equipment and technician required, therefore not cheap. Even then they broke the tire pressure sensor and found to be very expensive and must be recalibrated.

I do realize that if I install regular tires, I'll have to carry a regular-sized spare or be prepared to call a towtruck. Has anybody out there gone through this route or are there any other alternative? If you have, what are some other problems I might encounter? Thanking you in advance.

I am considering installing a Borla 11745 Exhaust System on my '05 A/T Vette. Has anybody out there has heard or experienced any side effects such as alarm on console, burnt valve, too loud, not loud enough, etc? Any comments on this matter will be greatly appreciated.

The original commenter left out a great deal of information. How they wash and wax their car. And even what they wipe it down with. Lodge some grit and you are sandpapering the finish.

And next how it is stored? I have had 3 Corvettes. The best is definitely having a garage, washing and waxing by hand. I also have a GM factory cover and it has paid dividends when not kept in the garage. Many wheel cleaners are highly acidic (hydroflouric acid active ingredient) and can do more harm than good. I like Maguires, Lexol for the seats, Just Dashes for vinyl, P21S wheels, and a good clue on the original comment was that the wheels were not polished properly.

I might be one of the few on here that likes taking my cars to the dealer. I drive a lot yet only need to change the Mobil 1 annually. I priced the quick lube bring your own synthetic and filter and was quoted $27.00 for the labor vs. a dealership. My Vette has the winged oil pan which takes forever to drain... if I had the newer Vette with the conventional pan I would perhaps do it only to save time. The quick lubes do not lift your vehicle. That is one of my greatest concerns with the small lift points, which if not set up right can result in some expensive body repair.

Owning a Corvette or most sports cars costs more to service. Buying a new or newer one and then looking for avenues to skimp should be considered before buying. I have Kumho run flats on mine; around $2200 a set. Many I know have 2 sets of wheels and tires; fronts and backs are different and are at home... usually as a result of upgrading to a newer sets. My tires are not usually stocked and need ordered... but I can make it home. I purposely drive in a lot of remote areas and cannot see the hassle being worth it. I prefer the Magnaflow exhaust sytem on my Vette. I still like the pop up lights and slightly longer wheel base. But I appreciate them all.

One final comment; my Corvette C5 with its 11 year old factory original paint and original factory rims still wins at car shows. This certainly could apply too many other makes and models... and yet it only takes less than 5 minutes however to destroy a cars finish by messing up. Hot metallic brake dust can burn tiny holes in the finish of your wheels if unattended as well. Repolymerized brake pad adhesive can turn acidic and etch your wheels as well. The only solution is to clean your car often and do it right. Good luck!

With all Chevy's when doing an oil change, to reset the computer turn the key to on, but don't start the car, and press the accelerator pedal down to the floor 3 times. This will reset the oil life computer.