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2019 Chevrolet Corvette reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette holds 148 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 36 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Corvette years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Air bag control module.

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Complaints

148

Per year

36

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Wheels (124 of 148), then Powertrain (10) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Corvette has 51 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2020 has 34 complaints, 7 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall air bags, air bag control module 2018-05-31 · NHTSA campaign 18V360000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.

Complaints by component (148 total)

Wheels
124
Powertrain
10
Engine
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Steering
3
Electrical system
2
Exterior lighting
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Service brakes
1
Structure
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Can smell gas fumes after filling gas tank. Had independent shop analyze problem and codes indicated a cracked fuel pump module. This is a serious hazard because fuel can leak onto exhaust or heat shield and cause a…"
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-23
  • "Well known and documented failure of 2015-2019 Corvette ZO6 and Grand Sport wheels cracking prematurely due to poor manufacturing process. General Motors/Chevrolet has already publicly admitted liability to avoid court…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-04-08
  • "Driver side rear upper fender scoop came off at highway speeds."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-07
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and turning the vehicle off, the doors would not open, trapping the driver and a front seat passenger inside the vehicle.…"
    Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2026-02-09
  • "Two of the wheels of my 2019 Corvette have cracked. GMC has turned this issue over to Analytics Consulting LLC to reimburse those owners that have had a problem with cracked wheels. I submitted a claim for one of the…"
    Wheels · filed 2025-09-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2019 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Corvette 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 7-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $4200
Corvette 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 25 18 MPG $4450
Corvette Z06 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 7-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 22 17 MPG $4700
Corvette Z06 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700
Corvette ZR1 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 12 20 15 MPG $5300
Corvette ZR1 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 7-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 19 15 MPG $5300

Specs and fitment

C7, 2014–2019
Body styles Coupe, Convertible
Oil 5W-30 (Stingray); 0W-40 (Z06 where specified) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 245/40R18 to 245/35R19 (front; trim-dependent) front / 285/35R19 to 335/25R20 (rear staggered; trim-dependent) rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-086 and the expanded recall 25V-175 cover certain 2017 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles among other GM models: the electric power steering assist system may fail, increasing steering effort. Dealers replace the EPS module as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette holds 148 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 36 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Corvette years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Air bag control module.

What are common problems with a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?

The complaints owners file most often name Wheels (124 of 148), then Powertrain (10) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Corvette has 51 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2020 has 34 complaints, 7 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette been recalled?

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?

Owners have filed 148 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette is 16.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

When did the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette debut?

The C8 generation launched for the 2020 model year with a mid-engine layout.

What oil does a C8 Chevrolet Corvette take?

C8 US notes list 0W-40 (dexos1); earlier C7 Stingray notes often list 5W-30.

What body styles does the Chevrolet Corvette offer?

US Corvette generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.