NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt retractor may fail to lock during a crash, potentially reducing restraint effectiveness.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor at no cost.
This page covers 4 recalls, 32 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette.
19 mpg combined
12.4 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.
Structural complaints, mostly water intrusion, make up the largest share of what 2020 Corvette owners report. Across multiple complaints, owners describe water leaking into the cabin through the roof weatherstripping and window seals, sometimes triggering false door-open warnings that cause the car to slow while driving. Visibility complaints center on an intermittent backup camera that owners say cuts out repeatedly and can be replicated at the dealership but resists a lasting fix. On the powertrain side, a handful of owners report dual-clutch transmission trouble codes related to hydraulic pressure, along with separate accounts of the engine failing to start after the check engine and oil temperature lights come on. One pattern that appears more than once involves the AC compressor failing at higher RPM, requiring full replacement.
32
Total Complaints
By System
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has 4 recalls, the most serious being a front trunk lid that can fly open at speed and block the driver's forward view, raising the risk of a crash.
The seatbelt and brake recalls each carry real consequences in a collision or emergency stop. The driver's seatbelt retractor can fail to lock during a crash, allowing the driver to move forward more than the belt should permit. On the braking side, a contaminated sensor connection in the electronic brake boost system can cut communication between the sensor and the booster, causing the system to lose its power-assist function. When that happens, the brake pedal feels dramatically harder than normal and significantly more leg force is needed to slow or stop the vehicle. There is also a compliance concern with the front trunk's interior emergency release button: after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes, the button can stop responding, which means a person who climbs inside and pulls the lid closed behind them could be trapped with no way to open it from within.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt retractor may fail to lock during a crash, potentially reducing restraint effectiveness.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor at no cost.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Contamination at the sensor connection in the electronic brake boost system may interrupt communication between the sensor and brake boost system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front trunk lid can remain unlatched while driving despite warning lights and sounds, risking the lid opening unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Software will limit speed to 26 mph when the hood isn't fully closed and latched. Hood release button on key fob will be modified to prevent accidental activation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The release button inside the front trunk may stop working after the vehicle has been parked for ten minutes.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Body Control Module software to ensure the release switch always functions. Over-the-air software updates are also available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.