2020 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#17 most-complained of 21 Corvette years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has 34 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Corvette model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is structure & body (10 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 15 city / 27 hwy
Top 2020 Chevy Corvette problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette ranks #17 of 21 among Corvette model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 34 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (10 complaints), transmission & powertrain (6 complaints), and engine (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 1,100 miles.
- Does the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently reported 2020, covering seat belts, brakes, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?
- EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette at 19 MPG combined (15 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.