2021 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Corvette years?

Corvette NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Corvette problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Transmission	7	50%	— flat
Electrical System	4	29%	▲ up
Airbags	1	7%	▼ down
Brakes	1	7%	▼ down
Tires & Wheels	1	7%	— flat

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V091000TransmissionFebruary 17, 2022 · 22 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

21V421000AirbagsJune 10, 2021 · 285,622 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

Consequence

The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Noise from the rear of the vehicle. Took vehicle in to dealership. The determined that it was a left side loose axle nut. This is clearly a safety issue. It may not have been torqued properly at the factory. The vehicle is a 2021 with only 5500 miles. They did the repair/tightened the axle nut and…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 1, 2025

“Electrical door button is getting stuck and the door is locked from the inside. The switch has been replaced by authorized dealer once already. (July 19 2023) 4,783 miles on the vehicle at the time of first issue. From checking other forums, this is a common problem for this year vehicle. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 26, 2024

“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the warning message that the front tires were low displayed. The contact added air into the tires but the warning message that the tires were low continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer replaced…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 18, 2022 · crash

“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the warning message that the front tires were low displayed. The contact added air into the tires but the warning message that the tires were low continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer replaced…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 18, 2022 · crash

“One week ago received a manufacturer OTA update to install in vehicle which I always download. A few days later I drove vehicle to store and turned vehicle off in parking lot for 5 minutes. Upon returning to vehicle, unable to start vehicle. Vehicle display provided message âBattery Low Start…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 26, 2023

2021 Chevrolet Corvette — common questions

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2021 Corvette problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (7 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), brakes (1 complaints).

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Corvette years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Corvette years to avoid are 2005, 2008, 1998, 2006, 2007, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2017, 2004, 1997, 2002, 2009, 2019, 2003, 2016, 2011, 2013, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2012, 1996, 2018, 1995, 2020, 1990. The cleanest record among Corvette years belongs to 1982.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2021 compare to other Corvette years?

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Corvette problems?

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2021 Chevrolet Corvette — common questions

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

What are the most common 2021 Corvette problems?

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

Which Chevrolet Corvette years should you avoid?

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