This page covers 5 recalls, 61 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette.
20–21 mpg combined
11.2–11.8 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2014 Corvette centers on the fuel system, where owners most frequently describe the smell of gasoline inside or around the vehicle, visible fuel puddles forming near the driver's side, and leaks traced to the area around the primary fuel pump module flange. Several owners note this occurs after refueling, with some discovering pooled fuel under the car. The powertrain draws the next-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting unexpected vehicle behavior during low-speed maneuvers and general drivability concerns. Exterior lighting complaints round out the top three, though at lower volume. A handful of owners also report electric power steering losing assist while driving, requiring noticeably more steering effort to maintain control at both highway and neighborhood speeds.
61
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has 5 recalls, the most serious involving rear shock absorbers that can separate from their mounting brackets, causing a sudden and unpredictable change in handling.
The remaining four recalls all center on occupant protection. Two of them address the same underlying problem: the airbag control module can develop an internal short circuit that deactivates both the airbags and the seatbelt pretensioners, leaving the driver and front passenger without automatic crash protection if an accident occurs. Separately, a wiring issue affecting the pretensioner firing circuit on a broad range of GM vehicles also applies here, and can likewise prevent the front airbags and pretensioners from deploying when needed. On vehicles equipped with the optional sport seats, an additional airbag concern exists specifically involving young children: those seats do not meet the required injury protection specifications, and in a side-impact crash where the side airbag deploys, an unbelted young child in the seat faces an elevated risk of neck injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control software may not have received a complete update from a previous recall. Under certain driving conditions, this software may run a diagnostic test that disables frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners during a crash.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will update the air bag control software. If your vehicle previously deployed air bags, the control module will be replaced instead. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions, the air bag control module's software may run a self-test that disables the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners, preventing them from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. If your air bags have previously deployed, the module will be replaced. Repairs are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A welding flaw in the rear shock absorbers may cause the shock tubes to separate from their brackets, suddenly changing how the vehicle handles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear shock absorbers at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-side sport seat does not provide adequate injury protection for an unbelted small child in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger-side impact air bag at no cost to improve child safety protection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module may short circuit internally, which can disable the airbags and seat belt pretensioners.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
