2025 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th worst of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It has 10 complaints, 3 recalls, and no crashes or deaths reported, though one fire and one injury were logged.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 Corvette years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Chevy Corvette problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body3 (30%)
- Fuel System2 (20%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
- Engine1 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Heated seat wiring reportedly burned through the seat cloth, raising a fire risk.
- A one-inch gap in the rear glass let water enter the engine compartment and cabin during rain.
- The Forward Collision Avoidance system reportedly failed to activate when the alert button was pressed.
- A rear wheel developed cracks in the inside bead area after a tire change, with no matching tire damage found.
- The transmission reportedly shudders and lurches when accelerating from a stop, especially in stop-and-go traffic.
- Owners reported a strong chemical odor from the seats linked to headaches and respiratory irritation.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 25V536000Aug 21, 2025Fuel System23,656 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023â2026 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Corvette earns a Good verdict, ranking 15th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 30 and only 10 complaints logged.
- What recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette have?
- NHTSA lists three recalls affecting the 2025 Corvette: an electrical system lighting control module software issue, a fuel system recall for possible fuel spillage near the fuel-filler pocket, and a seat belt retractor recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?
- Structure & Body complaints lead with 3 complaints, a 30% share, and one reported fire, according to NHTSA data.
- How does the 2025 Corvette compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 30, the 2025 Corvette ranks better than most other years, though 2021, 2022, 2018, 2020, and 2012 all scored lower with Best verdicts.
- Does the 2025 Corvette have a fuel system recall?
- Yes, recall 25V536000 covers 2023–2026 Corvette vehicles with a left-side radiator/fan combination that may allow fuel to spill near the fuel-filler pocket; dealers install a shield free of charge.