2020 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 17th of 21 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict. It has 34 complaints, 4 recalls, and a top problem area of Structure & Body (29% of complaints, median mileage 1,100).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 Corvette years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 34
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 15 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2020 Chevy Corvette problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body10 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (18%)
- Engine5 (15%)
- Other5 (15%)
- Electrical System4 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (12%)
- Brakes3 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- The front trunk lid pops open unexpectedly while driving, blocking forward visibility and sometimes bending the hinges.
- A rear axle or control arm reportedly snapped during normal driving and braking, causing a loss of vehicle control.
- The engine has stalled with warning messages for oil pressure and traction control, in one case tied to broken valve springs.
- A daytime running light and turn signal on the driver's side stopped working and the dealer had no replacement part in stock.
- Owners report the interior rear view mirror provides an insufficient field of view on the base trim without the camera mirror option.
- The electronic brake booster recall remedy was reported unavailable for months after the recall was announced.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V581000Sep 24, 2020Seat Belts5 vehicles
Seat belts:front:retractor
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202307690.
- NHTSA 20V588000Sep 24, 2020Brakes3,677 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
- NHTSA 20V489000Aug 18, 2020Electrical System7,071 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched.
Risk: An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module to limit the vehicle speed to 26 mph when the hood is not completely closed and latched, free of charge. In addition, the operation of the hood release on the key fob will be modified to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent hood release actuations. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202311160.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 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.
2020 compared with other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Among 21 model years of the Corvette, the 2020 has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 17th worst (meaning it's one of the lower-complaint years), earning a Best verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Corvette?
- Structure & Body issues lead with 10 complaints (29% of the total), mainly involving the front trunk lid opening unexpectedly at a median mileage of 1,100. Transmission & Powertrain and Engine problems follow with 6 and 5 complaints.
- Does the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Corvette, covering seat belt retractors, an electronic brake booster module, and two software updates related to the front trunk lid release.
- How does the 2020 Corvette compare to other model years?
- The 2020 Corvette's complaint index of 20 is much lower than years like 2008 (100) or 2005 (95), which are rated Avoid, placing 2020 among the better years for this model.