This page covers 5 recalls, 64 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette.
16–21 mpg combined
11.2–14.7 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
For 2015 Corvette owners, powertrain and wheel complaints dominate what's been filed. On the drivetrain side, owners frequently report torque converter shudder, typically showing up around 1,500 RPM as vibration, shaking, and an unintended surge or lurch forward, as if the transmission unexpectedly shifts to a higher gear. Separate from the shudder complaints, a handful of owners describe engine failures involving broken valve springs that left the car unable to restart and requiring a tow. The wheel complaints center on factory aluminum wheels developing cracks at the rim, not from curb strikes or road hazards, owners say, but appearing on low-mileage cars as slow air leaks. Fuel smell is a recurring secondary theme, with multiple owners noticing a strong gasoline odor when the car sits in an enclosed space, though the source isn't pinned down across the reports.
64
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette has 5 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension toe link that can loosen and separate, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and steering control.
Recalls 2 and 3 describe the same underlying defect: a wiring issue that can prevent the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from deploying in a crash, leaving the driver and front passenger without the full protection of the restraint system at the moment they need it most. Related to airbag safety, a separate recall covers certain early-production vehicles where the driver airbag module back plate can fracture during deployment, allowing the entire airbag to pull away from the steering wheel and reduce the protection it provides to the driver in a crash.
On the parking brake side, some vehicles built during a narrow production window may have only one of the two rear parking brake cables fully seated and engaged, meaning the brake acts on just one rear wheel rather than both. On a steep grade, that reduced holding force can allow the car to roll away.
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
The rear suspension toe link outer ball joint may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. With vehicle use, the toe link can loosen and eventually separate.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension and replace any damaged parts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During a frontal air bag deployment, the driver air bag module back plate can fracture, causing the driver air bag to separate from the steering wheel.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
One rear parking brake cable may not be fully seated, causing the parking brake to work on only one rear wheel instead of both. This can allow the vehicle to roll away on steep slopes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and correct the parking brake cable installation at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
