Chevrolet Corvette years to avoid (and the best years)

1,111 NHTSA owner complaints and 21 recalls across 16 model years, 2010 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

1,111complaints
21recalls
22reported crashes
8reported fires
27reported injuries
2reported deaths

Which Chevrolet Corvette years should you avoid?

By NHTSA owner complaints, the Chevrolet Corvette year to avoid is 2017. The typical Chevrolet Corvette year has 58 complaints on file.

2017: 256 complaints, 4.4 times the typical year. Most complaints name the wheels (88% of complaints) and the steering (7% of complaints).

What are the best Chevrolet Corvette years?

The Chevrolet Corvette years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2021 (12), 2022 (20) and 2020 (34). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	vs typical year	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2025	10	0.2×	3	0	1	Few red flags	Fuel system
2024	21	0.4×	2	1	2	Few red flags	Fuel system
2023	25	0.4×	1	1	2	Some concerns to check	Transmission and drivetrain
2022	20	0.3×	1	0	0	Few red flags	Electrical system
2021	12	0.2×	2	1	1	Few red flags	Transmission and drivetrain
2020	34	0.6×	4	1	1	Few red flags	Body and structure
2019	147	2.5×	1	0	2	Some concerns to check	Wheels
2018	51	0.9×	1	1	0	Few red flags	Wheels
2017	256	4.4×	4	3	2	Approach with caution	Wheels
2016	103	1.8×	2	1	1	Some concerns to check	Wheels
2015	64	1.1×	5	3	3	Few red flags	Transmission and drivetrain
2014	61	1.0×	5	5	7	Some concerns to check	Fuel system
2013	82	1.4×	0	0	1	Few red flags	Fuel system
2012	56	1.0×	1	2	0	Few red flags	Fuel system
2011	85	1.5×	1	2	0	Few red flags	Fuel system
2010	84	1.4×	0	1	4	Few red flags	Fuel system

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 295 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain161 (55%)
Electrical & infotainment36 (12%)
Structure & body27 (9%)
Airbags & seat belts26 (9%)
Other systems19 (6%)

Recalls (21)

Exterior lighting · 26V213000 · Apr 2026 · model year 2025
The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 25V536000 · Aug 2025 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Steering · 25V175000 · Mar 2025 · model years 2017, 2018
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 24V418000 · Jun 2024 · model years 2024, 2025
An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Transmission · 22V091000 · Feb 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 21V421000 · Jun 2021 · model year 2021
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Seat belts · 20V581000 · Sep 2020 · model year 2020
In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Brakes · 20V588000 · Sep 2020 · model year 2020
If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 20V489000 · Aug 2020 · model year 2020
An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V461000 · Aug 2020 · model year 2020
If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
Steering · 19V086000 · Feb 2019 · model year 2017
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 18V360000 · May 2018 · model year 2019
In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Airbags · 17V437000 · Jul 2017 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Airbags · 16V651000 · Sep 2016 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Suspension · 15V031000 · Jan 2015 · model year 2015
A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Airbags · 14V570000 · Sep 2014 · model year 2015
An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Safety · 14V568000 · Sep 2014 · model year 2015
If the parking brake cable isn't fully seated and engaged on both of the rear park brake drums, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension · 14V377000 · Jun 2014 · model year 2014
A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 14V342000 · Jun 2014 · model year 2014
In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.
Airbags · 14V299000 · Jun 2014 · model year 2014
If the SDM short circuits, the air bags may not deploy and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Structure · 11V491000 · Oct 2011 · model years 2011, 2012
THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.