This page covers 2 recalls, 11 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 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.
Powertrain complaints dominate owner reports for the 2021 Corvette, with transmission issues appearing most frequently. Owners describe warning lights illuminating at startup tied to transmission filter failures, with some reporting the problem returning after a dealer repair. A separate powertrain concern involves rear-end noise traced to a loose axle nut, which a few owners say was found at low mileage and attributed to improper factory torque. On the electrical side, owners report the backup camera displaying a black screen when the vehicle is in reverse, leaving no rear view. A recurring door button issue also shows up, where the electronic switch sticks and traps the door locked from inside, some owners note the switch has needed replacement more than once at low mileage. A single report raises concern about the charging system not alerting the driver to a failing alternator, though that appears to be an isolated complaint.
11
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette has two recalls, the more serious being a rear driveshaft defect where one or more ball bearings may be missing from the half-shaft assembly, causing sudden loss of drive power and raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall involves the airbag warning system: a communications module processes signals incorrectly and can cause the airbag malfunction light to behave inconsistently, meaning it may not illuminate when the airbag system has an actual problem, leaving the driver unaware of a fault before a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can cause loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected left or right rear half-shaft assemblies 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
The communications gateway module doesn't properly handle lost connection with the sensing diagnostic module, causing the air bag warning light to turn on and off unpredictably.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communications gateway module software for free, or the update will be sent to your vehicle wirelessly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
