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Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns across the Chevrolet Corvette, 1981–2026. Owners have filed 5,291 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most (589) and the 2021 the fewest (13).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls45campaignsCovering 1981–2026 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints5,291filedOwner reports across 44 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy19mpg combined2026 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year

5,291 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

185 156 82 562 565 2104 4256 151 1148 434 213 121 126 221 310 32
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
201185 201256 201382 201462 201565 2016104 2017256 201851 2019148 202034 202113 202221 202326 202421 202510 20262
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2021 · 13 complaints
  • 2020 · 34 complaints
  • 2018 · 51 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2008 · 589 complaints
  • 2007 · 386 complaints
  • 2017 · 256 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Wheels 224451241101310
Power train 21106757210
Electrical system 4123476400
Unknown or other 3115146212
Steering 18130000000
Engine 3044012211
Service brakes 2213124210
Structure 11110021110

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Chevrolet Corvette recalls (45)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Corvette model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Corvette
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V213000Apr 2, 2026Missing Warning for Rear Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 1082025, 202669.2%
26V114000Feb 26, 2026Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208202663.2%
25V536000Aug 21, 2025Fire Risk when Refueling2023–202666.9%
25V175000Mar 20, 2025Loss of Power Steering Assist2017, 201843%
24V418000Jun 6, 2024Inaccessible Front Seat Belts2024, 202588.7%
22V091000Feb 17, 2022Rear Half-Shaft Assemblies Missing Ball Bearings2021, 202290.9%
21V421000Jun 10, 2021Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction202199.1%
20V581000Sep 24, 2020Seat Belt Retractor May Not Lock2020100%
20V588000Sep 24, 2020Sensor Contamination in Electronic Brake Boost202097.5%
20V489000Aug 18, 2020Hood May Inadvertently Open202097.9%
20V461000Aug 6, 2020Front Trunk Release May not Work/FMVSS 401202097.4%
19V086000Feb 7, 2019Loss of Power Steering Assist201784.6%
18V360000May 31, 2018Hard Braking and Acceleration may Disable Air Bags201988.1%
17V437000Jul 10, 2017Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy2014–201784.4%
16V651000Sep 8, 2016Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy2014–201790.3%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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All 45 Chevrolet Corvette recalls by model year →

Fuel economy by model year

201317–19 mpg
201420–21 mpg
201516–21 mpg
201616–21 mpg
201716–19 mpg
201816–19 mpg
201915–19 mpg
202019 mpg
202119 mpg
202219 mpg
202314–19 mpg
202414–19 mpg
202514–19 mpg
202614–19 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2026 Chevrolet Corvette report2 complaints · 3 campaigns →2025 Chevrolet Corvette report10 complaints · 3 campaigns →2024 Chevrolet Corvette report21 complaints · 2 campaigns →Every Chevrolet modelChevrolet models →

Chevrolet Corvette FAQ

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Corvette had?

NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Corvette model year from 1981 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Chevrolet Corvette year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (589) and the 2021 the fewest (13). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Chevrolet Corvette problems?

Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the wheels, power train, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Chevrolet Corvette get?

EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette at 14 to 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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