looking at maybe buying this 05 vert , a great member on this forum emailed
the service history, and it seems to have had several issues

towed severl times , looks like clutch, master cylinder,
both half shafts what ever they are, have been relpaced , and looks like several small problems
are unusual repairs?
below is the service history
Thanks












VIN :
1G1YY34U555122091




CLAIM HISTORY




R.O Date
R.O Number
Type
Labor Operation
Odometer Reading

07/20/2008
W62250
#
Z2081 - ROADSIDE SERVICE (LOCKOUT)
15000 miles

04/30/2008
217958
#
N3270 - ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - REAR COMPARTMENT LID RELEASE - REPLACE
14485 miles

04/30/2008
217958
#
Z7910 - 1-WAY SHUTTLE COURTESY TRANSPORTATION
14485 miles

04/04/2008
215707
#
C9021 - BUCKLE, SEATBELT (FRONT) (LEFT) - REPLACE
14298 miles

04/04/2008
215707
#
Z7911 - 2-WAY SHUTTLE COURTESY TRANSPORTATION
14298 miles

04/04/2008
215707
#
Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY)
14298 miles

09/24/2007
200129
#
H0620 - CYLINDER, BRAKE MASTER - R&R
12367 miles

09/24/2007
200129
#
Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY)
12367 miles

09/22/2007
P60198
#
Z2080 - ROADSIDE SERVICE (TOWING)
12287 miles

08/20/2007
197515
#
F1514 - HALFSHAFT, REAR DRIVE - REAR - LEFT - REPLACE
11873 miles

08/20/2007
197515
#
F1513 - HALFSHAFT, REAR DRIVE - REAR - RIGHT - REPLACE
11873 miles

08/20/2007
197515
#
N0110 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT
11873 miles

08/19/2007
O73848
#
Z2080 - ROADSIDE SERVICE (TOWING)
11873 miles

05/05/2007
M08808
#
Z2081 - ROADSIDE SERVICE (LOCKOUT)
9300 miles

03/19/2007
138846
#
K0600 - CYLINDER, ACTUATOR CLUTCH MASTER - R&R OR REPLACE
8951 miles

03/19/2007
138846
#
K0800 - DISC AND/OR CLUTCH COVER, CLUTCH - REPLACE
8951 miles

03/19/2007
138846
#
T2020 - TOWING
8951 miles

06/27/2005
017254
#
B3716 - PANEL ASSEMBLY, STOWAGE LID APPLIQUE EXTENSION - REPLACE
2860 miles

06/27/2005
017254
#
A2682 - LID, STOWAGE - REFINISH/CLEAR COAT
2860 miles

06/27/2005
017254
#
B3700 - APPLIQUE OR PROTECTOR, STOWAGE LID - REPLACE
2860 miles

05/12/2005
371218
#
B3650 - LATCH ASSEMBLY, STOWAGE LID - REPLACE
737 miles

05/12/2005
371218
#
B3660 - STRIKER AND PLATE, STOWAGE LID - CENTER OR RIGHT - REPLACE
737 miles

05/12/2005
371218
#
B3775 - ASSEMBLY, CONVERTIBLE TOP - REPLACE
737 miles

04/20/2005
104463
#
B1500 - HOOD AND/OR LATCH ASSEMBLY - ALIGN/ADJUST
2 miles

04/05/2005
A22091
I
Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME
0 miles






VEHICLE BUILD




Merchandising Model :
1YY67 -2005 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE




Gross Vehicle Weight Rating :
1676 kg (3696 lb)
Order Number :
HJQG1D

Build Date :
04/05/2005
Build Plant :
155Y




GMVIS is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.




OPTION CODES




AAB - MEMORY PACKAGE
AJ7 - AIR BAGS, FRONTAL & SIDE IMPACT, DRIVER & PASSENGER

AQ9 - ADJUSTABLE SPORT BUCKET SEATS WITH LEATHER TRIMMED SEATING SURFACES
BGR - BOWLING GREEN PLANT

CJ2 - AIR CONDITIONING-ELECTRONIC DUAL ZONE
CM7 - POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP

DD0 - ELECTROCHROMIC MIRRORS INSIDE REAR & LEFT OUTSIDE REAR
DD8 - OSRV

DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL
E2C - ORDER TO DELIVERY - EXPEDITE

FE2 - SUSPENSION SYSTEM RIDE, HANDLING
FE9 - 50-STATE EMISSIONS

F55 - MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CNTRL
GU6 - REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO

IL3 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN-AQ9
JL5 - CONTROL MANUAL TRANS, 1ST TO 4TH GEAR SKIP SHIFT

JL9 - 4-WHEEL DISC ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
KA1 - HEATED SEATS

K63 - 110 AMP GENERATOR
LS2 - 6.0 LITER SFI V8 - 400 HP

MM6 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MN6 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NK4 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL
NT9 - FED EMIS SYS, TIER 2 PHASE-OUT

N37 - STEERING: POWER TELESCOPING& MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN
QG7 - POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS

R9Z - POMS EXPEDITE - SOLD ORDERS
SLL - SOLD ORDERS

UE1 - ONSTAR SYSTEM INCLUDES 1 YR SAFE & SOUND
UG1 - HOMELINK TRANSMITTER

UJ9 - LOW TIRE PRESS. INDICATOR
URB - AM/FM CD WITH DVD NAVIGATION, BOSE PREMIUM 7 SPEAKER SYSTEM (REPLACES STD/OPT/PKG RADIO)

US3 - ANTENNA DIVERSITY
UV6 - HEAD UP DISPLAY

U2K - XM SATELLITE RADIO - OVER 130 CHNLS OF DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE FEE EXTRA.1ST 3MOS.INCL
U52 - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION

U65 - SPEAKER SYSTEM 7, PREMIUM
VA5 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LABEL

VDD - VEHICLE INFORMATION DVD
VK3 - LICENSE PLATE BRACKET

VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA

XFV - FRONT TIRE - P245/40ZR18
YFX - REAR TIRE - P285/35ZR19

1SB - PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP HEAD UP DISPLAY HOMELINK TRANSMITTER MEMORY PACKAGE AUTO DIMMING ISRV MIRROR W/COMPASS & DRIVER OSRV MIRROR HEATED SEATS RDS AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC IN DASH CD W/MP3 PLAYBACK, BOSE PREMIUM 7 SPEAKER SYSTEM (REPLACES STD/OPT/PKG RADIO) PWR TELESCOPING STEERING
1SZ - PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS

19I - BLACK INTERIOR TRIM
193 - EBONY LEATHER TRIM SEATING

41T - TOP-BLACK
74U - VICTORY RED

 

I'd say with the issues it had with both half shafts(axles) being replaced, and the clutch it has been beat on pretty hard. Both your axles don't snap unless you are beating on a car no matter if they were weak in the early c6's or not. IMO Stay away.

 

thanks

 

 

Since it was an 05 , the axles may have not snapped, but maybe the owner talked the dealership into replacing the shafts before something did happen. Talk to the seller directly, if it seems like he's hiding something, don't buy it.

 

I would pass.

 

I would pass. I can see why it's for sale.

 

It was built two weeks after my C6 and I've had none of these problems and only a few others. I'd pass on it. Sounds like it's been driven hard.

 

I agree with everyone else. There are far too many choices out there to settle for something "skepticle". Keep looking, you'll find the right one.

 

thanks again

 

All but the half shafts in that list are noted occurances with an early C6 that can result regardless of how the vehicle was driven. I've had about as many issues with mine, and I'm only over 1/2 throttle about 2% of the time. Car has never seen a track, either.

Even the half shafts themselves are prone to failure though. The guy could have simply taken the car to the strip a couple of times like many of us do. And more than a couple have lost rear ends under less than extreme launches. I'd say dont completely discount it yet. Price is a factor.

Mine has been a bit of a lemon too, but I'd trust my car to another owner down the line, as I feel that I've finally worked out the kinks. Could be the case with the one you're looking at. Obviously, buyer beware. But, depending on how cheap he's willing to let the car go for, and how many actual miles are on it, it could be a deal.