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Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 14 model years, NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 953 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Corvette. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chevrolet Corvette by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Corvette: questions owners ask
Which Chevrolet Corvette year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chevrolet Corvette model years with the most are the 2017 (257), 2019 (148) and 2016 (104). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (13), 2022 (21) and 2024 (21), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Corvette have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 12 Chevrolet Corvette model years, 29 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (5), 2015 (5) and 2017 (4). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the most fuel smell or fuel leak complaints?
85 owner complaints across 5 Chevrolet Corvette model years describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. The most were filed for the 2013 (38), 2012 (21) and 2016 (12) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
32 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Corvette model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2015 (15), 2016 (9) and 2019 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the most vibration complaints?
28 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Corvette model years describe vibration or shaking while driving. The most were filed for the 2019 (13), 2017 (10) and 2016 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the most tire complaints?
28 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Corvette model years describe tire wear, blowouts or tire pressure warnings. The most were filed for the 2017 (20) and 2019 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the most airbag complaints?
17 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Corvette model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2012 (9) and 2013 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.