2017 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 5th worst of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 256 complaints, most tied to wheels and suspension. It carries 4 recalls, including two separate steering-assist campaigns, earning it an Avoid verdict relative to other Corvette years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #5 of 21 Corvette years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 256
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 15 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2017 Chevy Corvette problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires225 (88%)
- Steering18 (7%)
- Brakes4 (2%)
- Electrical System4 (2%)
- Other4 (2%)
- Engine3 (1%)
- Fuel System3 (1%)
- Airbags2 (1%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (1%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Wheels bend on the Grand Sport's stock rims during normal driving on regular roads, sometimes both wheels on the same side.
- Power steering assist can cut out suddenly at highway speed, with a dash warning to drive safely, then return after the car is restarted.
- Brakes have failed to stop the vehicle promptly in low-speed traffic, in one case causing a rear-end collision.
- Drivers have reported total loss of power steering, power brakes, and traction control at once, with multiple warning lights and a tow to the dealer.
- On Z06 models, track driving triggers overheating and limp mode after a short time, sometimes paired with power steering faults.
- The convertible top switch has been linked to erratic heater behavior, turning the heat on or off on its own even with the car parked and off.
2017 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V175000Mar 20, 2025Steering934 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
- NHTSA 19V086000Feb 7, 2019Steering26,772 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
- 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.
2017 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,325
- 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.
2017 compared with other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Compared with other Corvette model years, 2017 ranks 5th worst out of 21 years tracked, with a complaint index of 80 versus a low of 0 for 2021. NHTSA lists 256 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2017 model.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Corvette?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints dominate, accounting for 88% of all complaints (225 of 256), with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles.
- Does the 2017 Corvette have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 19V086000 and a later 2025 recall (25V175000) both cover electric power steering assist failure on 2017 Corvettes, along with the affected Cadillac and Camaro models.
- What year Corvette should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2005 and 2008 have the highest complaint indexes (95 and 100), but 2017 also carries an Avoid verdict with an index of 80 due to widespread wheel and suspension complaints and steering recalls.
- How does the 2017 Corvette compare to 2018?
- 2018 has a much lower complaint index (10) and only 51 complaints, earning a Best verdict, while 2017 has 256 complaints and an index of 80, rated Avoid.