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2025 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

30/100

#15 most-complained of 21 Corvette years

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

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette has 10 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #15 highest of 21 Corvette model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is structure & body (3 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire and 1 injury.

Complaints
10
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16 city / 24 hwy

Top 2025 Chevy Corvette problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body3 (30%)
  2. Fuel System2 (20%)
  3. Brakes1 (10%)
  4. Engine1 (10%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
  6. Other1 (10%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (10%)
2025 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2025Aug 2025Sep 2025Oct 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2025 to Apr 2026; peak Feb 2026 (3).

2025 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V213000Apr 2, 2026Electrical System32,988 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk: The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 25V536000Aug 21, 2025Fuel System23,656 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.

  3. NHTSA 24V418000Jun 6, 2024Seat Belts13,464 vehicles

    Seat belts:front:retractor

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors may lock in a stowed position and become inaccessible to occupants.

    Risk: An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242441390.

2025 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.

2025 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
2023Caution6525119
2024Good4521219
2025Good3010319

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ranks #15 of 21 among Corvette model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 10 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 25 miles.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently reported 2026, covering electrical system, fuel system, and seat belts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.