Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Corvette, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette - 321 complaints in its first 8 years (399 to date)
- 2005 Chevrolet Corvette - 260 complaints in its first 8 years (532 to date)
- 2017 Chevrolet Corvette - 252 complaints in its first 8 years (256 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1995 Chevrolet Corvette - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (32 to date)
- 1996 Chevrolet Corvette - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (44 to date)
- 2012 Chevrolet Corvette - 37 complaints in its first 8 years (56 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Corvette | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Corvette | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Corvette | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Corvette | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Corvette | 26 | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Corvette | 21 | 21 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Corvette | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Corvette | 34 | 34 | 4 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Corvette | 148 | 148 | 1 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Corvette | 51 | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Corvette | 256 | 252 | 4 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Corvette | 104 | 95 | 2 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Corvette | 65 | 59 | 5 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette | 63 | 50 | 5 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | 82 | 63 | 0 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 56 | 37 | 1 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 85 | 45 | 1 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 84 | 48 | 0 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 151 | 87 | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 541 | 247 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 341 | 147 | 2 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 365 | 206 | 5 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 532 | 260 | 6 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 217 | 123 | 2 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 85 | 46 | 1 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 157 | 92 | 1 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 203 | 138 | 1 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 278 | 175 | 2 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 308 | 212 | 2 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 399 | 321 | 2 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 153 | 135 | 5 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 44 | 36 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 32 | 27 | 0 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 29 | 18 | 0 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 22 | 14 | 1 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 24 | 9 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 34 | 13 | 2 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 14 | 0 | 5 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V213000 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette... |
| 25V536000 | 2023-2025 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. |
| 25V175000 | 2017-2018 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 24V418000 | 2024-2025 | Seat Belts | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 22V091000 | 2021-2022 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 21V421000 | 2021 | Electrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 20V588000 | 2020 | Service Brakes | General 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. |
| 20V581000 | 2020 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during a crash. |
| 20V489000 | 2020 | Structure | General 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. |
| 20V461000 | 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General 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... |
| 19V086000 | 2017 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 18V360000 | 2019 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. |
| 17V437000 | 2014-2017 | Seat Belts | General 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... |
| 16V651000 | 2014-2017 | Seat Belts | General 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,... |
| 15V031000 | 2015 | Suspension | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014. |
| 14V570000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014. |
| 14V568000 | 2015 | Parking Brake | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. |
| 14V377000 | 2014 | Suspension | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. |
| 14V342000 | 2014 | Air Bags | General 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. |
| 14V299000 | 2014 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014. |
| 14V251000 | 2005-2007 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. |
| 11V491000 | 2011-2012 | Structure | GENERAL 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... |
| 10V172000 | 2005-2006 | Steering | GM 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... |
| 09V491000 | 2005-2007 | Structure | GENERAL 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. |
| 06V181000 | 2005-2006 | Structure | ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. |
| 05V455000 | 2005-2006 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. |
| 04V525000 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CERTAIN 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... |
| 04V273000 | 2004 | Steering | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. |
| 04V060000 | 1997-2004 | Steering | ON 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... |
| 00V111000 | 1997-2000 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LAP BELT WEBBING CAN TWIST ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR. |