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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 10 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Seats & Restraints (2 / 20%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 0 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 14–19 MPG (5 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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