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Chevrolet Corvette recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns and 4,919 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Corvette, covering model years 1995 to 2025. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (540), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 33 recall campaigns on file
  • 4,919 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 31 model years with data (1995–2025)
  • most complaints: 2008 (540 for that model year)
  • top component: Steering (1,092 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V213000 (reported Apr 2, 2026)
  • 132 complaints reporting a crash (2.7%)
  • 38 complaints reporting a fire (0.8%)
  • 64 complaints reporting an injury (1.3%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a death (0.1%)

Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year

31 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 540 of 4,919, or 11.0%. Next come 2005 (532) and 1998 (399). The fewest are for 2025, with 10 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2025Column chart of 4,919 complaints across 31 model years. The highest is 2008 with 540. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 32 complaints3219951996: 44 complaints4419961997: 153 complaints15319971998: 399 complaints39919981999: 308 complaints30819992000: 277 complaints27720002001: 203 complaints20320012002: 157 complaints15720022003: 85 complaints8520032004: 217 complaints21720042005: 532 complaints53220052006: 365 complaints36520062007: 341 complaints34120072008: 540 complaints54020082009: 151 complaints15120092010: 84 complaints8420102011: 85 complaints8520112012: 56 complaints5620122013: 82 complaints8220132014: 61 complaints6120142015: 65 complaints6520152016: 104 complaints10420162017: 256 complaints25620172018: 51 complaints5120182019: 148 complaints14820192020: 34 complaints3420202021: 12 complaints1220212022: 21 complaints2120222023: 25 complaints2520232024: 21 complaints2120242025: 10 complaints102025
Show the figures for all 31 model years
Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995325210
1996442410
19971532010
199839912130
199930814381
200027715080
20012036320
20021573010
2003859111
20042174120
200553211640
200636512250
20073415420
20085409250
20091511100
2010841020
2011852100
2012562000
2013820010
2014615121
2015653030
20161041110
20172563020
2018511000
20191480020
2020341010
2021121010
2022210000
2023251321
2024211120
2025100110
All model years4,91913238644

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Corvette components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 1,092 complaints (22.2% of all 4,919), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (913) and Wheels (553).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Corvette complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Corvette complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Steering1,09222.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System91318.6%
Wheels55311.2%
Electrical System4749.6%
Power Train3617.3%
Exterior Lighting3006.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)2475.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline2204.5%
Structure2114.3%
Air Bags1943.9%
Engine1833.7%
Service Brakes1753.6%
Unknown or Other1452.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling1212.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1142.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Corvette recalls

33 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Corvette, newest first. The 33 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2025. The 2005 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 33 recall campaigns
  • 3 over-the-air remedies
Chevrolet Corvette recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1997: 5 campaigns1998: 2 campaigns1999: 2 campaigns
2000: 2 campaigns2001: 1 campaign2002: 1 campaign2003: 1 campaign2004: 2 campaigns2005: 6 campaigns2006: 5 campaigns2007: 2 campaigns2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: no campaigns2014: 5 campaigns2015: 5 campaigns2016: 2 campaigns2017: 4 campaigns2018: 1 campaign2019: 1 campaign
2020: 4 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: 1 campaign2023: 1 campaign2024: 2 campaigns2025: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V213000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

    Model year 2025

    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. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2, 2025.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V536000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model years 2023–2025

    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.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
    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. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V175000

    Reported

    Steering › Electric Power Assist System

    Model years 2017–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V418000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

    Model years 2024–2025

    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.

    Consequence:
    An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    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. GM's number for this recall is N242441390.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V091000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model years 2021–2022

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212351320.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 21V421000

    Reported

    Air Bags › SRS Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light; Electrical System › Software

    Model year 2021 · Over-the-air fix

    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. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

    Consequence:
    The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 20V588000

    Reported

    Service Brakes

    Model year 2020

    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. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 20V581000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts

    Model year 2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202307690.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 20V489000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Structure › Body › Trunk Lid

    Model year 2020 · Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Consequence:
    An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module to limit the vehicle speed to 26 mph when the hood is not completely closed and latched, free of charge. In addition, the operation of the hood release on the key fob will be modified to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent hood release actuations. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202311160.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 20V461000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock

    Model year 2020 · Over-the-air fix

    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 been shut off for ten minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

    Consequence:
    If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module (BCM) to allow the release switch to always work, free of charge. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202309350.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Show 23 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V086000

    Reported

    Steering › Electric Power Assist System

    Model year 2017

    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.

    Consequence:
    Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V360000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

    Model year 2019

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V437000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2014–2017

    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 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    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.
    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. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V651000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2014–2017

    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 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    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.
    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. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 15V031000

    Reported

    Suspension

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles the toe link outer ball joint on the rear suspension may not have been properly tightened during the assembly process. The Toe link may loosen with the vehicle use and eventually separate.

    Consequence:
    A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14857.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 14V570000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014. In the event of a driver frontal air bag deployment, the driver air bag module back plate may fracture, allowing the driver air bag to separate from the steering wheel.

    Consequence:
    An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14594.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 14V568000

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both rear wheels, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the park brake cable installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14620.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 14V377000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

    Model year 2014

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. Due to an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.

    Consequence:
    A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 14V342000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2014

    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. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14240.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 14V299000

    Reported

    Seat Belts; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags

    Model year 2014

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) may experience an internal short circuit, resulting in the deactivation of the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14219.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  11. NHTSA campaign 14V251000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights; Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2005–2007

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.

    Consequence:
    The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  12. NHTSA campaign 11V491000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge and Attachments

    Model years 2011–2012

    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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components". The rear hatch hinges may not meet the load requirements specified in the safety standard.

    Consequence:
    The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges free of charge. The safety recall began on October 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  13. NHTSA campaign 10V172000

    Reported

    Steering › Column

    Model years 2005–2006

    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 column (rpo N37). In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. If this occurs, the message, "service active handling system" will appear in the driver information center, and one or more of the brakes may apply, possibly causing the vehicle to pull to the right or left.

    Consequence:
    If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 30, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  14. NHTSA campaign 09V491000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars

    Model years 2005–2007

    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. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.

    Consequence:
    If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  15. NHTSA campaign 06V181000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars

    Model years 2005–2006

    On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.

    Consequence:
    If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle and cause injury and property damage.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect vehicles free of charge for potential roof panel-to- frame separation and add the specified adhesive foam or replace the roof with one having adhesive foam. The recall began on October 19, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  16. NHTSA campaign 05V455000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections

    Model years 2005–2006

    Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or Hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  17. NHTSA campaign 04V525000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2005

    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 the left exhaust pipe. The brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil.

    Consequence:
    If the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. If enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. The operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. If incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. They will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. Also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating. The recall began on January 18, 2005. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2239 or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  18. NHTSA campaign 04V273000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model year 2004

    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. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible.

    Consequence:
    If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. In extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the XLR and corvette. If the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. If the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. The recall will begin on August 25, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  19. NHTSA campaign 04V060000

    Reported

    Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device

    Model years 1997–2004

    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 system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel supply will be shut off so that the vehicle cannot move when the vehicle cannot be steered. If voltage at the powertrain control module is low or interrupted, however, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the steering system is locked. Also when the control system shows that the ecl is unlocked and the vehicle is being driven, the lock pin location can vary. Depending on the location of the lock plate relative to the switch transition point, there could then be contact between the lock plate and pin causing the steering to lock while driving.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, a crash could occur without warning.
    Remedy:
    On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter will lock but the steering column will not lock. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the dealer will reprogram the powertrain control module, perform a dimensional check of the column lock and, if necessary, replace the lock plate. The steering column on these vehicles will continue to lock when the key is removed. Owner notification to owners of 1997 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions began on April 26, 2004. Owners of 1998 through 2004 vehicles (except 1997-1998 manual transmission vehicles) will be notified beginning on August 2, 2004. The remaining owners (1997-1998 manual transmission vehicles) will be notified later in 2004, when parts are available. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  20. NHTSA campaign 00V111000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model years 1997–2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

    Consequence:
    When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt may be unusable.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  21. NHTSA campaign 97V104000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belts in these vehicles incorporate an energy management loop. This loop is inadequate to absorb the necessary forces that can be exerted on it. Therefore, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the energy management loop will not absorb enough energy, and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  22. NHTSA campaign 97V105000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have a torn fuel tank sending unit/pump seal. This can cause fuel odor and/or leakage at the attachment location.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage from a torn seal can result in a fire if an ignition source is present.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left and right hand fuel tank assemblies (including fuel sending unit and pump).

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  23. NHTSA campaign 97V044000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 1997

    The rear suspension tie rod assembly can fracture.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, loss of directional control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the left and right-hand rear suspension tie rod links.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Corvette questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Corvette have?

NHTSA lists 33 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Corvette, covering model years 1995 to 2025. The most recent, 26V213000, was reported on April 2, 2026 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2005 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Chevrolet Corvette model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 540 of the 4,919 complaints in NHTSA’s file (11.0%). The next are 2005 (532) and 1998 (399). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Corvette complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 1,092 complaints, or 22.2% of all 4,919. Fuel/Propulsion System (913) and Wheels (553) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Corvette?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Corvette complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4,919 complaints, 132 report a crash, 38 a fire, 64 at least one injury and 4 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.