2017 Chevrolet Corvette Problems & Complaints

Avoid2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Corvette at the same age

Owners have filed 257 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 2.5× as many as a typical Corvette model year at the same age, which makes the 2017 one of the Corvette years to avoid. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (225 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles). 4 recalls cover this model year.

257complaints
4recalls
3crashes
0fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Chevrolet Corvette problems

  • Wheels & tires~15,000 miles
    22588%
  • Steering~8,000 miles
    197%
  • Electrical system~0 miles
    42%
  • Stability & traction control~3,000 miles
    31%
  • Engine & cooling~1,000 miles
    31%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~1,000 miles
    31%
  • Other / not specified~2,000 miles
    31%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~0 miles
    21%
  • Brakes~15,000 miles
    21%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~0 miles
    21%
  • Suspension~3,000 miles
    21%
  • Air bags
    21%
  • Speed control & acceleration~2,000 miles
    10%
  • Body & structure~2,000 miles
    10%
  • Equipment & accessories~15,000 miles
    10%

Share of the 257 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Corvette. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Corvette years: 2021, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005, 2008. Compare all years →

2017 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (4)

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.

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 19V-086 · Feb 7, 2019 · 26,772 vehicles

General 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) assist system may fail.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 17V-437 · Jul 10, 2017 · 40,683 vehicles

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 Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

Seat belts › Pretensioner

NHTSA recall 16V-651 · Sep 8, 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles

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, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

What 2017 Chevrolet Corvette owners say

Wheels & tires all 225 →

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the TPMS warning light indicated that the rear driver's side tire air pressure was low. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the inside section of the rear driver's side wheel had cracked causing the air leak. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the wheel and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on two other vehicles he owns of the same year, make, and model. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 20,000.

20,000 miles · Nov 2019

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the TPMS indicated that the rear passenger's side tire pressure was low. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the inside section of the rear passenger's side wheel had cracked causing the air to leak from the tire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the wheel and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on two other vehicles he owns of the same year, make, and model. The failure mileage was 17,000.

17,000 miles · Dec 2017

Steering

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH on a straight roadway, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact drove the vehicle back to his residence and turned the vehicle off. When the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had reoccurred several times. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V086000 (Steering). The failure mileage was 9,488.

9,000 miles · Jun 2020

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while making a right turn at a slow speed, the power steering assist failed. The contact stated that he was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to slowly drive the vehicle home. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V086000 (Steering) which he linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

8,000 miles · Jul 2022

Electrical system

The Infotainment System (Radio) on my 2017 Chevrolet Grand Sport Corvette suddenly and without warning malfunctioned/failed on or around in 2023, whereby the eight inch screen on the Infotainment System went completely black/blank, whereby my radio produced no audio sound nor allowed me the ability to view the screen (on the Infotainment System) while placing my vehicle in reverse-which is very useful when having to place the vehicle in reverse. I personally believe that during the period (2023 thru most of 2024) in which my Infotainment System was not working properly, that my safety and/or the safety of others was placed at risk due to being unable to use/view the rearview camera while placing my car in reverse. …

Nov 2023

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the programming that controlled the heating independently functioned and would not allow the occupant to manually operate it. When the switch that controlled the roof was pressed, the manual control feature returned; however, the heating element functioned at approximately 151 degrees independently. The contact stated that the programming that controlled the switch used for the roof independently controlled the heating elements. The contact stated that the verbiage in the owner's manual did not indicate that in the climate control setting section. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to charles auto family in garrettsville, oh, [phone], where it was stated that the failure was an unknown issue. …

0 miles · Sep 2017

2017 Chevrolet Corvette engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
6.2L 8-cyl8-speed automaticRWD15 / 26 / 19
6.2L 8-cyl7-speed manualRWD16 / 25 / 19
6.2L 8-cyl supercharged7-speed manualRWD15 / 22 / 18
6.2L 8-cyl supercharged8-speed automaticRWD13 / 23 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?

Based on 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Corvette rates avoid: 2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Corvette at the same age. It is one of the Corvette years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?

The wheels & tires — 225 complaints, 88% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rim. Next are the steering (19) and electrical system (4).

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, the most recent from March 20, 2025 (electric power assist system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Corvette?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005 and 2008. See the full Chevrolet Corvette years comparison.

At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Corvette problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 miles; 98% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.