YearToAvoid

2022 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 20 out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 5 and earns a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 21 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths tied to this year.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
5/100
#20 of 21 Corvette years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
21
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2022 Chevy Corvette problems

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

  1. Electrical System8 (38%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain5 (24%)
  3. Other4 (19%)
  4. Brakes2 (10%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (10%)
  6. Engine1 (5%)
  7. Lane Departure1 (5%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)

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 (frunk) lid can pop open on its own while driving or even while parked, sometimes triggered by touching the car or shifting cargo.
  • Headlights set to Auto mode cycle on and off unpredictably in both bright and dark conditions.
  • The instrument panel can lose electrical power briefly while driving, then return to normal after a restart.
  • Some cars stalled at low mileage and would not restart, with one owner reporting a burning smell.
  • The transmission has failed or needed replacement in multiple cases, including a cracked transmission housing that leaked oil at low mileage.
  • A software update led to a temporary loss of brakes in one reported case, with warning messages for brake assist and ASC.
2022 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2022Apr 2022Aug 2022Jun 2023Oct 2024Jun 2025Dec 2025Jun 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2022 (2).

2022 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V091000Feb 17, 2022Transmission & Powertrain22 vehicles

    Power train:driveline:driveshaft

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212351320.

2022 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
24 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.

2022 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
2020Best2034419
2021Best012219
2022Best521119
2023Caution6525119
2024Good4521219

All Chevrolet Corvette years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Among 21 model years of the Corvette, 2022 has the lowest complaint index (5) other than 2021, and NHTSA lists only 21 complaints and 1 recall for this year. It carries a Best verdict relative to other Corvette years.
What problems does the 2022 Corvette have?
The top reported problem area is the electrical system (38% of complaints), including frunk lids opening unexpectedly and auto headlights flickering. Transmission and powertrain issues make up 24% of complaints, including reports of failed or cracked transmissions.
Does the 2022 Corvette have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 22V091000) covers 2021-2022 Corvettes with rear half-shaft assemblies that may be missing ball bearings, which can cause a loss of drive power. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year Corvette should I avoid?
Based on complaint index and recalls, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017, and 2019 are rated Avoid, with 2008 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2022 model year is not one of the years to avoid.
At what mileage do 2022 Corvette problems show up?
The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 9,250 miles, though electrical complaints show a lower median of 1,700 miles.

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.