2016 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette.

20152017
Complaints
114
per 10K Sold
38.0
US Sales
29,995
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#155 complaints

Wheel Issues

Avg mileage:20,769 mi
#214 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:9,476 mi
Fires:1
#310 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:15,618 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette.

Wheel Issues
55
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,769
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
9,476
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,618
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,350
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,891
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Corvette

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,680,845 vehicles.

17V437000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~40,683 affected

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.

16V651000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~3,640,162 affected

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.

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2016 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has 114 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheel Issues with 55 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Wheel Issues (55 complaints, avg 20,769 mi); Fuel System (14 complaints, avg 9,476 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 15,618 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 18,314 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,680,845 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Corvette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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