2019 Chevrolet Corvette: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
147
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
10.9
Severity index
Severity index 10.9 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 117 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 5% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | 124 | 84.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 6.8% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 2.7% |
| STEERING | 3 | 2.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 1.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 0.7% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | 0.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 0.7% |
The single most-reported system is WHEELS, cited in 124 of 147 complaints (84.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V360000 | 31/05/2018 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.