Sell your 2004 Chevrolet Corvette for cash

The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seat sports car that came with a 5.7L 8-cyl engine. At 22 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2004 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance

Body styleTwo Seaters
Engines5.7L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 6-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy16–17 city / 23–26 highway / 19–20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,100–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂444–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age22 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 22 years old, most of a 2004 Corvette's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a two-seat sports car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Corvette. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the fuel system, gasoline, typically around 34,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2004 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SteeringJun 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V273000

On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement…

Risk: If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would te

SteeringFeb 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V060000

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to "lock," the ecl system prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is…

Risk: If this occurs, a crash could occur without warning.

Common 2004 Corvette problems

Owners have filed 217 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA. 4 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 2 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Fuel System, Gasoline78
  • Fuel/Propulsion System52
  • Steering26
  • Fuel System, Gasoline12
  • Electrical System8
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)8

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Fuel System, Gasoline34,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System39,000 mi
  • Steering36,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline23,000 mi
  • Electrical System23,000 mi
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)58,000 mi

2004 Chevrolet Corvette service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 480 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment58
  • Equipment55
  • Electrical System38
  • Engine and Engine Cooling30
  • Equipment21
  • Engine20

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2025 · PIP5358D

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpo

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · PIP4723J

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2024 · PIT5099H

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling Gene

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.

Fuel System, GasolinePE10015 · opened May 2010, closed Sep 2010

Fuel Tank Leak

In its June 30, 2010 response to ODI's Information Request letter, General Motors (GM) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.The root causes are attributed to errors in connector material proc

SteeringEA02031 · opened Nov 2002, closed Mar 2004Led to recall 04V060000

Steering column lockup

In 2001, general motors (gm) issued customer service campaigns 1044 and 1044a to address a condition where the steering column would fail to unlock during the initial key-in and start-up in certain my 1998-2000 Corvette vehicles.however, odi continued to receive complaints concerning steering column lockup on Corvette

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Selling a 2004 Corvette: questions

How much is a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2004 Corvette that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2004 Corvettes that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2004 Corvette with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2004 Corvette?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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