YearToAvoid

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has a complaint index of 75, ranks 6th worst out of 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Suspension, wheel, and tire complaints make up 84% of its 148 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 8,011 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
75/100
#6 of 21 Corvette years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
148
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16.5
14 city / 22.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2019 Chevy Corvette problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires125 (84%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain10 (7%)
  3. Engine4 (3%)
  4. Electrical System3 (2%)
  5. Fuel System3 (2%)
  6. Steering3 (2%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (1%)
  8. Brakes1 (1%)
  9. Other1 (1%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (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 develop cracks near the rim with no impact damage, sometimes causing slow air loss of about 24 psi per day.
  • Rear wheels crack after several months of ownership even without hitting potholes or curbs.
  • Multiple wheels are found bent at low mileage, sometimes discovered after a driver notices vibration.
  • Steering produces a bumping or grinding metallic noise when turning slowly, described by a dealer as related to a tire chatter effect.
  • Power steering assist cuts out intermittently at low mileage, occurring during lane changes, curves, and stops.
  • Lap-shoulder seat belts slip out of their guide and fail to sit properly across the chest.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per quarter302019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q2
148 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q4 (30).

2019 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V360000May 31, 2018Airbags498 vehicles

    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 of a crash.

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
22.5 MPG
Combined
16.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,875
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.

2019 compared with other Corvette years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid80256418.5
2018Best1051118
2019Avoid75148116.5
2020Best2034419
2021Best012219

All Chevrolet Corvette years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Corvette has a complaint index of 75 and ranks 6th worst among 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Corvette years.
What is the main problem with the 2019 Corvette?
Suspension, wheel, and tire issues dominate, accounting for 125 of 148 complaints (84%), mainly cracked or bent wheels, with a median failure mileage of 8,011 miles.
Does the 2019 Corvette have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall (18V360000) for 2019 Corvette ZR1 models, addressing a sensing diagnostic module fault that could occur during hard braking or acceleration; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2019 Corvette compare to other model years?
Its complaint index of 75 is worse than 2018 (10, Best) and 2020 (20, Best) but better than 2008 (100, Avoid) and 2005 (95, Avoid).
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Corvette?
The EPA rates the 2019 Corvette at 16.5 mpg combined (14 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,875.

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.