Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette is associated with 103 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Wheels & Hubs, accounting for 56 reports (54% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 6.2l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 21 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 103 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Wheels & Hubs (56 / 54%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 16–21 MPG (4 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 17 MPG | 28 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 MPG | 29 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 13 MPG | 23 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C RWD | — | ||||
| 2 DR RWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Chevrolet Corvette models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Summary of 103 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Chevrolet Corvette problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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