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Chevrolet Corvette

6,295 federal complaints across 45 model years (1981-2027) · 44 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Corvette. Hover a bar for the count.

1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette - 718 complaints
  2. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette - 625 complaints
  3. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette - 466 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2018 Chevrolet Corvette - 53 complaints
  2. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette - 63 complaints
  3. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette - 71 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Fuel system
1,172
Steering
1,143
Wheels
561
Electrical system
510
Power train
387
Brakes
352

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2027 Chevrolet Corvette00
2026 Chevrolet Corvette00
2025 Chevrolet Corvette123
2024 Chevrolet Corvette322
2023 Chevrolet Corvette361
2022 Chevrolet Corvette231
2021 Chevrolet Corvette152
2020 Chevrolet Corvette434
2019 Chevrolet Corvette1511
2018 Chevrolet Corvette531
2017 Chevrolet Corvette2724
2016 Chevrolet Corvette1142
2015 Chevrolet Corvette725
2014 Chevrolet Corvette795
2013 Chevrolet Corvette940
2012 Chevrolet Corvette711
2011 Chevrolet Corvette991
2010 Chevrolet Corvette900
2009 Chevrolet Corvette1780
2008 Chevrolet Corvette6250
2007 Chevrolet Corvette4342
2006 Chevrolet Corvette4415
2005 Chevrolet Corvette7186
2004 Chevrolet Corvette2572
2003 Chevrolet Corvette1271
2002 Chevrolet Corvette1911
2001 Chevrolet Corvette2811
2000 Chevrolet Corvette3592
1999 Chevrolet Corvette3892
1998 Chevrolet Corvette4662
1997 Chevrolet Corvette1965
1996 Chevrolet Corvette630
1995 Chevrolet Corvette480
1994 Chevrolet Corvette380
1993 Chevrolet Corvette261
1992 Chevrolet Corvette81
1991 Chevrolet Corvette281
1990 Chevrolet Corvette412
1989 Chevrolet Corvette152
1988 Chevrolet Corvette263
1987 Chevrolet Corvette251
1986 Chevrolet Corvette163
1985 Chevrolet Corvette161
1984 Chevrolet Corvette165
1981 Chevrolet Corvette110

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V2130002025Exterior LightingGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible,
25V5360002023-2025Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fue
25V1750002017-2018SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) as
24V4180002024-2025Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors may lock in a stowed position and become inacc
22V0910002021-2022Power TrainGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a
21V4210002021Electrical SystemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The
20V5880002020Service BrakesGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor conne
20V5810002020Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during a crash.
20V4890002020StructureGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched.
20V4610002020Latches/Locks/LinkagesGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The release button located inside the front trunk compartment may not function after the vehicle has
19V0860002017SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) ass
18V3600002019Air BagsGeneral 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
17V4370002014-2017Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette,
16V6510002014-2017Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Ca
15V0310002015SuspensionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles the toe link
14V5700002015Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014. In the event of a driver frontal air bag
14V5680002015Parking BrakeGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of t
14V3770002014SuspensionGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. Due to an improper weld on the rear shoc
14V3420002014Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats.
14V2990002014Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Sensing and Di
14V2510002005-2007Exterior LightingGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the unde
11V4910002011-2012StructureGENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPL
10V1720002005-2006SteeringGM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING CO
09V4910002005-2007StructureGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE B
06V1810002005-2006StructureON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
05V4550002005-2006SteeringCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY T
04V5250002005Service Brakes, HydraulicCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH ONE OR BOTH REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE AFFECTED BY HEAT FROM THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND
04V2730002004SteeringON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. THE WASHERS MAY FRACTUR
04V0600001997-2004SteeringON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO "LOCK," THE ECL SYSTEM PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYST
00V1110001997-2000Seat BeltsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LAP BELT WEBBING CAN TWIST ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.