2022 Chevrolet Corvette reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette holds 21 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Corvette years here — under the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Driveshaft.

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Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 21), then Powertrain (5) and Service brakes (2). The most filings arrived in 2022 (9 of 21).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Corvette has 12 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 25 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2022 Chevrolet Corvette. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall Driveshaft 2022-02-17 · NHTSA campaign 22V091000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (21 total)

Electrical system

Powertrain

Service brakes

Structure

Engine

Exterior lighting

Lane departure

Tires

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 1LT VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of defect: 5,359 miles Purchase Date:XXX ([XXX]) DEFECT DESCRIPTION: At approximately 5,359 miles, my vehicle developed a serious transmission defect.…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-20
"I have a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette HTC....(Convertible)....brought in December of 2024.....on and around May of 2025, the Cable retractable Top Fail on the Driver Side, it Pop, came loose, broke,....if you are driving…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-19
"245/35 ZP 19 89Y With only 16,000 miles on this vehicle, the sidewall began to bulge, and then tore, with zero damage to the rim of the wheel, and all air was lost. Luckily it is a run flat tire so it didn't completely…"
Tires · filed 2026-01-16
"BCM failure causing the oil pressure to fall to zero and making the car unusable. It also stated the mileage on the odometer does not match the mileage on the BCM."
Electrical system · filed 2025-12-31
"The retractable headrest on the folding hard top convertible broke so it does not retract appropriately to allow the folding motion to close the roof to occur. It requires sticking your hand inside the roof while trying…"
Unknown or other · filed 2025-12-29

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Corvette	6.2L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	16	24	19 MPG	$4200

Specs and fitment

C8, 2020–present

Body styles Coupe, Convertible

Oil 0W-40 (dexos1) , 7.5 qt capacity

Tire size 245/35R19 (front common) front / 305/30R20 (rear common; trim-dependent) rear

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 20V-581 covers certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles: the driver's seat-belt retractor may not lock as intended in a crash; dealers replace the driver-side retractor. Campaign 20V-489 covers certain 2020 Corvettes that can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched despite warnings; dealers update body-control software to limit speed when the hood is unlatched and modify key-fob hood-release behavior. Campaign 20V-588 covers certain 2020 Corvettes (with other GM models) where electronic brake-boost sensor contamination can interrupt assist so extra pedal force is required; dealers replace the electronic brake-boost module.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 21), then Powertrain (5) and Service brakes (2). The most filings arrived in 2022 (9 of 21).

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Corvette has 12 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 25 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette been recalled?

The 2022 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 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette is 19 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.