2019 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about wheels & tires. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
114
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Median mileage
9,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Wheels & Tires is the most-reported problem area, named in 93 of 114 complaints (82%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (10) and engine (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 9,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
  • The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 3rd of 21 Chevrolet Corvette model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 418% more complaints than the 2018 model year (22).

2019 Chevrolet Corvette problems by category

  • 93 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    10 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Wheels80
Wheels:rim12
Power train10
Engine4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Electrical system2
Seat belts1
Service brakes1

When problems happen (mileage)

37Under 10k3110k–30k530k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2019 Chevrolet Corvette complaints that list mileage.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (1)

  • Recall 18V360000May 31, 2018498 vehicles
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.

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

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.

Recent 2019 Chevrolet Corvette complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 23, 2026GAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Can smell gas fumes after filling gas tank. Had independent shop analyze problem and codes indicated a cracked fuel pump module. This is a serious hazard because fuel can leak onto exhaust or heat shield and cause a fire. GM currently has a Special Coverage Program #17469 for 2014-2017 corvette. My 2019 corvette has the exact same issue and should be covered under Program #17469. My corvette has only 23000 miles.
    NHTSA complaint #11766347 · source
  2. Filed Apr 8, 2026GAWheels & Tires
    Well known and documented failure of 2015-2019 Corvette ZO6 and Grand Sport wheels cracking prematurely due to poor manufacturing process. General Motors/Chevrolet has already publicly admitted liability to avoid court cases already filed. They agreed to offer extended warranty to owners of affected vehicles in 2024, offering full replacement cost of defective wheels. They assigned a company, Analytics Consulting LLC of [XXX] , to administer the claim process. I received my…
    NHTSA complaint #11729996 · source
  3. Filed Feb 9, 202617,000 miFL1 injuredBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and turning the vehicle off, the doors would not open, trapping the driver and a front seat passenger inside the vehicle. The contact attempted to activate the emergency release to open the hard top roof but the emergency release did not operate. A friend was called to the home and attempted to pry open the hard roof, and the roof suddenly opened the doors were able to be…
    NHTSA complaint #11716727 · source
  4. Filed Sep 24, 2025OHWheels & Tires
    Two of the wheels of my 2019 Corvette have cracked. GMC has turned this issue over to Analytics Consulting LLC to reimburse those owners that have had a problem with cracked wheels. I submitted a claim for one of the wheels, in July of 2025 and have yet to hear from them. In the mean time I had another wheel crack but I can not claim that one because it's beyond the date they set. I contacted GMC and their response was they couldn't do anything for me. My point in this whole…
    NHTSA complaint #11689542 · source
  5. Filed Sep 2, 202514,500 miPAWheels & Tires
    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a slow leak in the passenger’s side rear wheel. The contact stated that air was added two to three days later, and the tire warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred for two weeks. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and four new tires were ordered. While installing the tires, the mechanic became aware that two rear rims were…
    NHTSA complaint #11684401 · source
  6. Filed Aug 15, 202530,000 miFLTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook and shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had been constant since purchasing the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact believed that the shudder was due to the high-performance engine. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11680931 · source
  7. Filed Aug 12, 2025MITransmission & Drivetrain
    A 2019 Corvette with 3,400 miles began to demonstrate a transmission torque converter shutter. This became rapidly and progressively worse causing driving to resemble being on a washboard road surface. The servicing dealer was familiar with the problem with this transmission and did resolve the issue with an expensive transmission fluid flush and exchange.
    NHTSA complaint #11680089 · source
  8. Filed Jun 26, 2025LAEngine
    Engine needed to be replaced and it was but new engine misfiring and throwing knock codes and misfire codes. Contacted General Motors only to be told they can’t do anything about it and that’s unacceptable. Case number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
    NHTSA complaint #11669384 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology