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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#4 most-complained of 16 Corvette years

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 4th worst of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 80 and 61 complaints, mainly tied to the Fuel System (21% of complaints). It carries 5 recalls and is rated Avoid relative to other Corvette years.

Complaints
61
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
7 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20.5
16.5 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2014 Chevrolet Corvette problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System13 (21%)
  2. Other13 (21%)
  3. Electrical System11 (18%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain9 (15%)
  5. Engine8 (13%)
  6. Steering6 (10%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (10%)
  8. Brakes5 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (3%)
  10. Airbags1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Rear toe link separated from the knuckle during highway driving, causing loss of control on wet roads.
  • Unexpected RPM spikes and unresponsive brakes were reported during acceleration, leading to a crash.
  • Traction and stability control warnings appeared before drivers lost control on wet highways at moderate speed.
  • An engine valve spring reportedly failed and caused an explosion, with fire but no prior warning.
  • Front wheels produced a hopping motion at low speed or while coasting with the wheels turned.
  • A 6-speed automatic transmission overheated repeatedly and failed within a day of purchase, requiring a full replacement.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2014Oct 2014Jul 2016Jul 2017Feb 2019May 2020Jun 2022Sep 2024
76 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Nov 2016 (4).

2014 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 17V437000Jul 10, 2017Seat Belts40,683 vehicles

    Seat belts:pretensioner

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

    Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

  2. NHTSA 16V651000Sep 8, 2016Airbags3,640,162 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

    Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

  3. NHTSA 14V377000Jun 26, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,939 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:shock absorber

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. Due to an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.

    Risk: A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.

See all 5 recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette →

2014 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,900
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Corvette years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good2756118
2013Good3382018
2014Avoid8061520.5
2015Good4065519
2016Caution67104219

All Chevrolet Corvette years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Compared to other Corvette model years, the 2014 ranks 4th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 61 NHTSA complaints. NHTSA data places it in the Avoid category relative to other years.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Corvette?
NHTSA complaints show the Fuel System as the top problem area, making up 21% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 18% and Transmission & Powertrain at 15%.
Does the 2014 Corvette have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 Corvette, covering seat belts, airbags, and a suspension issue involving improperly welded rear shock absorbers. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Corvette compare to other years?
Its Complaint Index of 80 is higher than 2012 (27), 2013 (33), 2015 (40), and 2018 (13), but lower than 2017 (100), making 2014 one of the worse years among the 16 tracked.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Corvette?
EPA rates the 2014 Corvette at 20.5 mpg combined (16.5 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.