2021 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability
15 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2021 sits among all Corvette years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
766 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Corvette TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette drew 15 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette are transmission & drivetrain (7 complaints), electrical (4), and airbags (1).
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.