Chevrolet Corvette problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 997 owner complaints and 23 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Corvette (2005–2025). The 2008 Corvette has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
997
Recalls
23
Model years
21
Worst year
2008

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet Corvette model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chevrolet Corvette years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette — 159 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2017 Chevrolet Corvette — 133 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Wheels & Tires
  3. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette — 114 complaints; top problem: Wheels & Tires
  4. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette — 71 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  5. 2023 Chevrolet Corvette — 26 complaints, 1 crash, 3 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (20 complaints).

Every Chevrolet Corvette model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 Corvette110113Seats & Seat Belts
2024 Corvette211122Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2023 Corvette261321Transmission & Drivetrain
2022 Corvette200001Electrical System
2021 Corvette131012Transmission & Drivetrain
2020 Corvette341014Body & Structure
2019 Corvette1140021Wheels & Tires
2018 Corvette220001Wheels & Tires
2017 Corvette1332024Wheels & Tires
2016 Corvette540102Wheels & Tires
2015 Corvette353035Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Corvette221105Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2013 Corvette360000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2012 Corvette270001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 Corvette400101Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 Corvette251030Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2009 Corvette380000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 Corvette1593020Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 Corvette712011Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 Corvette551002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2005 Corvette411022Electrical System

Most common Chevrolet Corvette problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    339 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    286 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    91 complaints
  • Engine
    77 complaints
  • Electrical System
    69 complaints
  • Brakes
    37 complaints
  • Airbags
    35 complaints
  • Steering
    31 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    29 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    21 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chevrolet Corvette received by NHTSA each month.

Chevrolet Corvette recalls

  • Recall 26V213000Apr 2, 202632,988 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V536000Aug 21, 202523,656 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V175000Mar 20, 2025934 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V418000Jun 6, 202413,464 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 22V091000Feb 17, 202222 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V421000Jun 10, 2021285,622 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V581000Sep 24, 20205 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V588000Sep 24, 20203,677 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V489000Aug 18, 20207,071 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V461000Aug 6, 20205,141 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V086000Feb 7, 201926,772 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V360000May 31, 2018498 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V437000Jul 10, 201740,683 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  • Recall 16V651000Sep 8, 20163,640,162 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  • Recall 15V031000Jan 26, 201543 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V570000Sep 19, 201489 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 14V568000Sep 17, 2014783 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the parking brake cable isn't fully seated and engaged on both of the rear park brake drums, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V377000Jun 26, 20141,939 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V342000Jun 19, 2014712 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.

  • Recall 14V299000Jun 6, 201433 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the SDM short circuits, the air bags may not deploy and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

  • Recall 14V251000May 14, 2014103,158 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V491000Oct 3, 20115,755 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 10V172000Apr 26, 201040,028 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006

    Risk: If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology