Chevrolet Corvette Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 10, 2026 · 4,927 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 4,927 owner complaints and 33 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Corvette, across 31 model years (1995–2025). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (541). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

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Peak: 2008, with 541 complaints
1995: 3219951996: 441997: 1531998: 39919981999: 3082000: 2782001: 20420012002: 1572003: 852004: 21720042005: 5322006: 3652007: 34120072008: 5415412009: 1512010: 8420102011: 852012: 562013: 8220132014: 632015: 652016: 10420162017: 2562018: 512019: 14820192020: 342021: 132022: 2120222023: 262024: 212025: 112025

n = 4,927 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet Corvette years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Corvette year: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 Corvette: 541 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2005 Corvette: 532 complaints, 6 recalls
  3. 1998 Corvette: 399 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2025 Corvette: 11 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2021 Corvette: 13 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2022 Corvette: 21 complaints, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Chevrolet Corvette problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering problems1,0942338
Fuel/propulsion System problems914273
Wheels problems553253
Electrical System problems4753115
Power Train problems3623112
Exterior Lighting problems301227
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems2471817
Fuel System, Gasoline problems221220
Structure problems211288
Air Bags problems1942126
Engine problems183277
Service Brakes problems176258
Engine and Engine Cooling problems121184
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems1141611
Seat Belts88205
Seats77153
Suspension70239
Vehicle Speed Control692211
Traction Control System54144
Visibility48161
Tires39201
Equipment33152
Fuel System, Other2781
Visibility/wiper26100
Latches/locks/linkages19110
Parking Brake1743
Service Brakes, Electric1040
Equipment Adaptive/mobility870
Forward Collision Avoidance760
Interior Lighting760
Electronic Stability Control662
Service Brakes, Air440
Back Over Prevention330
Fuel System, Diesel110
Lane Departure110

Chevrolet Corvette problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Chevrolet Corvette model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 Corvette113—SeatsFar fewer complaints than other years
2024 Corvette212—Fuel/propulsion SystemFar fewer complaints than other years
2023 Corvette261—Power TrainFar fewer complaints than other years
2022 Corvette211—Electrical SystemFar fewer complaints than other years
2021 Corvette132—Power TrainFar fewer complaints than other years
2020 Corvette344—StructureFar fewer complaints than other years
2019 Corvette1481—WheelsMore complaints than other years
2018 Corvette511—WheelsFewer complaints than other years
2017 Corvette2564—WheelsFar more complaints than other years
2016 Corvette1042—WheelsAbout as many complaints as other years
2015 Corvette655—Power TrainFewer complaints than other years
2014 Corvette635—Fuel/propulsion SystemFewer complaints than other years
2013 Corvette820—Fuel/propulsion SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2012 Corvette561—Fuel/propulsion SystemFewer complaints than other years
2011 Corvette851—Fuel/propulsion SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2010 Corvette840—Fuel/propulsion SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2009 Corvette1510—Fuel/propulsion SystemMore complaints than other years
2008 Corvette5410—Fuel/propulsion SystemFar more complaints than other years
2007 Corvette3412—Fuel/propulsion SystemFar more complaints than other years
2006 Corvette3655—Exterior LightingFar more complaints than other years
2005 Corvette5326—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2004 Corvette2172—Fuel System, GasolineFar more complaints than other years
2003 Corvette851—SteeringAbout as many complaints as other years
2002 Corvette1571—SteeringMore complaints than other years
2001 Corvette2041—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
2000 Corvette2782—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
1999 Corvette3082—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
1998 Corvette3992—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
1997 Corvette1535—SteeringMore complaints than other years
1996 Corvette440—Electrical SystemFar fewer complaints than other years
1995 Corvette320—Vehicle Speed ControlFar fewer complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Corvette years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (399), 1999 (308), 2000 (278), 2001 (204), 2004 (217), 2005 (532), 2006 (365), 2007 (341), 2008 (541), 2017 (256) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Corvette year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Corvette?

Steering, with 1,094 complaints across 23 model years.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Corvette have?

33 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.