Chevrolet Corvette Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Corvette model year from 1995–2026 using 4,931 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 34 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005 and 2008, which drew far more complaints than other Corvette years at the same age. The best years are 2021, 2012 and 2011.

32model years
4,931complaints
34recalls
2017, 2019worst years
2021, 2012best years

Complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26324415339930827820515785217532365341541151848556826365104257511483413212621112
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Corvette. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20262−60%3EngineFew
202511typical3Fuel SystemAverage
2024211.2×2Fuel SystemAverage
202326typical1TransmissionAverage
202221−31%1ElectricalAverage
202113−67%2TransmissionGood
202034−44%4BodyGood
20191481.8×1Wheel & TireCaution
201851−44%1Wheel & TireGood
20172572.5×4Wheel & TireAvoid
2016104−14%2Wheel & TireAverage
201565−48%5TransmissionGood
201463−54%5Fuel SystemGood
201382−43%—Fuel SystemGood
201256−64%1Fuel SystemGood
201185−57%1Fuel SystemGood
201084−51%—Fuel SystemGood
2009151−17%—Fuel SystemAverage
20085412.7×—Fuel SystemAvoid
20073411.6×2Fuel SystemCaution
20063652.1×5HeadlightAvoid
20055323.2×6Traction ControlAvoid
20042171.3×2Fuel SystemAverage
200385−57%1SteeringGood
2002157typical1SteeringAverage
20012051.4×1SteeringCaution
20002781.7×2SteeringCaution
19993082.1×2SteeringAvoid
19983993.2×2SteeringAvoid
19971531.3×5SteeringAverage
199644−68%—ElectricalGood
199532−75%—AccelerationGood

* Complaints compared with the median Corvette year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Corvette problems

Latest Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

NHTSA recall 26V-213 · Apr 2, 2026 · 32,988 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026.

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 26V-114 · Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible…

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA recall 25V-536 · Aug 21, 2025 · 23,656 vehicles

General 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 fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.

Remedy: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 25V-175 · Mar 20, 2025 · 934 vehicles

General 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) assist may fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025.

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 24V-418 · Jun 6, 2024 · 13,464 vehicles

General 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 inaccessible to occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

All 34 Chevrolet Corvette recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Corvette should you avoid?

2017, 2019, 1998, 2005, 2008 and 2006 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Corvette years at the same age, led by wheels & tires problems in the 2017.

What is the best year for the Chevrolet Corvette?

2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other Corvette years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chevrolet Corvette problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (1,159), steering (1,095) and wheels & tires (590). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Corvette had?

34 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Chevrolet Corvette recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.