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1960-2026 · 60 model years

Chevrolet Corvette Problems by year

Owners have filed 557 complaints about the Chevrolet Corvette across 60 model years, and it has 52 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (105), while 1960, 1964 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age2016105 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2016
Complaints
557
Recalls
52
Crashes
16
Fires
4
Injuries
16
Deaths
2

Corvette complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20261000Engine & coolingC
20250300-F
20240200-F
20230100-C
20220100-B
20210200-C
20200400-D
20180100-A
20170400-D
2016105211Wheels & tiresF
201565530Transmission & drivetrainF
201464551Fuel systemF
201382000Fuel systemF
201256120Fuel systemF
201185121Fuel systemF
201084010Fuel systemF
20070200-B
20060500-D
20050600-D
20040400-D
20030300-C
20020300-C
20010300-C
20000400-D
19990400-D
19980400-D
19970700-F
19960100-A
19950100-A
19940100-A
19930200-B
19920200-B
19910300-C
19900400-D
19890400-D
19880500-D
19870300-C
19860500-D
19850300-C
19840600-D
19820200-B
19810200-B
19803200Body, doors & structureC
19793201Engine & coolingC
19781200Body, doors & structureC
19771310Body, doors & structureF
19760200-B
19754200Wheels & tiresC
19740300-C
19730100-A
19720100-A
19710100-A
19700100-A
19690200-B
19680200-B
19670100-A
19661110Wheels & tiresB
19650100-A
19641000Wheels & tiresA
19601000Fuel systemA

Most common Corvette problems

Chevrolet Corvette recalls 52

Latest Corvette complaints

2014 Chevrolet CorvetteFuel system

I recently refueled my 2014 Corvette and when I put the car in the garage it was leaking fuel causing a concentrated fuel vapor. I have since found that the fuel filler hose connector to the drivers tank had a crack in it. Obviously this is not a safe situation. In determining the situation I found that GM had a replacement program if this problem presents itself within 10 years or 120,000 miles. In my case it did not. Early customers that had this issue and before GM created the repair adjustment the dealers where...

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charging $2000.00 with the fuel tank costs. Since then they have decided to Capitalize on this safety hazard by increasing the price of the tanks upwards of $2K and up to $6K for the replacement job. Additionally anyone else you might go to are telling customers they have to find a replacement tank because they cant. One more caveat of this situation is that many of these cars cannot be put outside until a new fuel tank is leveraged. Capitalizing on a safety issue unrcontionable. I went to GM's customer service center and they refused to help. So here I am, [[redacted]] 6 weeks into a leaking Saddle tank and the only help i'm getting is a hyped up service quote of 300% on keeping their customers safe. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11775832
2014 Chevrolet CorvetteFuel system

If I fill my tank all the way, fuel leaks. It doesn't reach the ground but if you look underneath, you can see where the fuel has leaked. Also, the fumes are so bad it cannot be kept in the garage. There was a warranty program (Special Coverage Adjustment #17469) for this but there are a lot of other cars that did not display these symptoms and were not fixed while the warranty period was intact. Now the timeframe has passed (not mileage) and these parts that are known to be faulty and failing. The dealerships are...

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trying to also tack on extra work/parts/costs to these repairs by telling customers to replace the fuel tank when in actuality, the problem is the fuel pump module and o-ring. Repairs have been quotes at $3500 which is ridiculous considering GM knew the parts were faulty.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11769620
2014 Chevrolet CorvetteFuel system

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from vehicle while parked or while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The technician removed the fuel tank and discovered that the hose connected to the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer notified the manufacturer about the failure; however, the manufacturer stated that the warranty had expired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with the same information as the dealer. The failure mileage was 42,134

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11767764
2015 Chevrolet CorvetteAcceleration & cruise control

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on a trailer dynamometer machine, a plastic piece at the bottom of the accelerator pedal fractured. The accelerator pedal slid up and became stuck in the full-throttle position and had to be manually returned to the normal position. The contact stated the engine overheated, and the stop button failed to turn off the vehicle. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11765813
2016 Chevrolet CorvetteSteering

The system that was affected was the power steering. As I was driving home doing residential speeds, I noticed a message pop up in my heads up display "Power Steering, Drive with Caution" as I selected okay, the steering wheel became very stiff. Luckily I was 5 minutes away from home and was able to drive carefully back into the garage. This is the first time I've experienced this failure. After parking the car in the garage, I turned the car off and then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel had the same...

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operability before the error. I plugged in my OBDII Reader to see if it produce any codes but to no avail. There was low-med risk as I was driving home with another vehicle behind me, but driving through a residence at 35mph.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11765167

Questions about the Chevrolet Corvette

Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2016 (105), 2011 (85), 2010 (84). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2016 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1960, 1964, 1965 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Corvette years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chevrolet Corvette problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (214), wheels & tires (89), transmission & drivetrain (61) most often.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Corvette have?

NHTSA lists 52 recalls across all Chevrolet Corvette model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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