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The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette is associated with 10 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Seats & Restraints, accounting for 2 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 6.2l 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-Cyl hybrid, and 5.5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 14 to 19 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 10 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Seats & Restraints (2 / 20%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 0 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 14–19 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 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 Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Corvette E-Ray Hybrid 6.2L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Corvette Z06 5.5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 12 MPG 20 MPG 14 MPG — $5,450 / yr
Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero 5.5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 12 MPG 19 MPG 14 MPG — $5,450 / yr
Corvette ZR1 5.5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 12 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $5,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Chevrolet Corvette models.
View complete 2025 Chevrolet Corvette crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

Summary of 10 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
10
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Seats & Restraints 2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Fuel System 1 complaint
Fuel & Propulsion System 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 1 complaint

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 2025 Chevrolet Corvette problems & component breakdown (9 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V213000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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 Campaign #25V536000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 Campaign #24V418000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2025 Chevrolet Corvette recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette have?

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

NHTSA records list 10 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Seats & Restraints, appearing in 2 filings (20% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette range from 14 to 19 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.