What’s wrong with 2005 models
02-04-2018, 04:04 PM
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Burning Brakes
I bought my 05 4 years ago this month. 59k miles on it when I bought it and now has 70,7xx. I had a very minor transmission fluid leak fixed. It was only a drop every three weeks. Also replaced the a/c compressor that was making noise. Both of these repairs were paid by the warranty I bought. The fluid leak repair cost a lot more than the cost of the warranty because it required the transmission to be removed three times before the leak was stopped. The warranty paid all three times without any hassle.
I haven't had any other problems with it.
I haven't had any other problems with it.
02-04-2018, 04:16 PM
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02-04-2018, 08:41 PM
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Safety Car
02-04-2018, 11:31 PM
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02-05-2018, 09:09 AM
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Instructor
Having just bought a 2005 convertible 6 speed sight unseen, except for high resolution pics of course, I’m seeing that ‘05’s have some sort of inherent problems. Just what are these troubles? I know the first models of most generations have issues, but the ‘84’s are the only ones that had real design issues that I’m aware of. Tell me why I just bought a 13K mile junker.
If you wait til the column lock problem pops up it will say Service Steering Column Lock on the dash and the car will not start. This is the reason I say be proactive on that one.
Make sure you put it in reverse when you park it or battery will drain.
The 05 is a fine car and I have enjoyed mine and I think you will to.
07-01-2018, 01:37 PM
#48
HI
Got a C6 2005 BVA4
and I'm in France :p
Got a random failure with defaut U2100,( saw on my ODB phone program for free... can be lots of things...
got any idea to check and how to check ?
and with this got also got some gauge which are going to 0 as if I was not driving, also cut A/C only got battery still on 13... others are going up and down all 3 or just 2 .... last time I also got like if the ABS was régulating all 4 wheels together.....
And by the way BVA stay in 3rd
After a small erase can keep 50 miles or 500 miles with no default....try to change ABS sensor, Battery, Alternator still come back...*
thanks for your help :
Got a C6 2005 BVA4
and I'm in France :p
Got a random failure with defaut U2100,( saw on my ODB phone program for free... can be lots of things...
got any idea to check and how to check ?
and with this got also got some gauge which are going to 0 as if I was not driving, also cut A/C only got battery still on 13... others are going up and down all 3 or just 2 .... last time I also got like if the ABS was régulating all 4 wheels together.....
And by the way BVA stay in 3rd
After a small erase can keep 50 miles or 500 miles with no default....try to change ABS sensor, Battery, Alternator still come back...
*thanks for your help :
07-01-2018, 07:02 PM
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07-01-2018, 07:25 PM
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07-02-2018, 12:19 PM
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Safety Car
My 05 very has been very good since I bought it new. The big issue I had was the torque tube bearings went bad which cost upwards of $2,000. Three sun visor mirror lids have failed due to the sun and terrible design which effects all years.
There have been a handful of small recalls that you confirm were done. 😏
There have been a handful of small recalls that you confirm were done. 😏
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07-04-2018, 11:55 PM
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Actually.....
So why not buy an extra ECM now while there are plenty around, just incase yours goes bad?? 
If I'm not mistaken Chuck Cow has plenty of them in stock, and if yours never goes bad ,you can always sell the backup on here without a problem..WW
I just checked Ebay and there are over a dozen ECMs for the 2005 Corvette listed for sale..(Both used and rebuilt) Also there are other cars that use the same ECM as the 2005 according to cross reference lists...
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I have been on this forum almost as long as you, how many examples of blown up 05 differentials have you ever read about happening to people on this forum? . Also , how many people with 2005 Corvettes do you personally know that have blown up a 2005 differential, because I don't know one person personally that has had a problem.. I'm not saying it's never happened, but mostly everyone just repeats storys they have heard about people blowing their differentials without ever seeing it themselves......WW
If I'm not mistaken Chuck Cow has plenty of them in stock, and if yours never goes bad ,you can always sell the backup on here without a problem..WWI just checked Ebay and there are over a dozen ECMs for the 2005 Corvette listed for sale..(Both used and rebuilt) Also there are other cars that use the same ECM as the 2005 according to cross reference lists...
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I have been on this forum almost as long as you, how many examples of blown up 05 differentials have you ever read about happening to people on this forum? . Also , how many people with 2005 Corvettes do you personally know that have blown up a 2005 differential, because I don't know one person personally that has had a problem.. I'm not saying it's never happened, but mostly everyone just repeats storys they have heard about people blowing their differentials without ever seeing it themselves....
..WWMost of the ones on e-bay are labeled incorrectly and won't work. Also there are a good few ecms that "LOOK LIKE"
the 05 C6 ECM, but again...won't work.... Go ahead...Ask me how I figured that out....
If you need them, please continue to call me.... lately there's a 2 to 3 week wait list but I always come up with them.
914-332-0049
Chuck CoW
07-05-2018, 07:57 AM
#54
Burning Brakes
GM still has these ECM's listed, part number 19210071, for the 05. Cultrag's price is $313 and GM parts direct's price is $270. I think I would rather buy a new ECM than take a chance on a used one on EBay.
09-04-2018, 02:21 PM
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Having just bought a 2005 convertible 6 speed sight unseen, except for high resolution pics of course, I’m seeing that ‘05’s have some sort of inherent problems. Just what are these troubles? I know the first models of most generations have issues, but the ‘84’s are the only ones that had real design issues that I’m aware of. Tell me why I just bought a 13K mile junker.