2017 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette.

20162018
Complaints
271
per 10K Sold
108.1
US Sales
25,079
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

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

#1209 complaints

Wheel Issues

Avg mileage:16,312 mi
Crash-related:1
#218 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:16,966 mi
#313 complaints

Wheels:Rim

Avg mileage:15,697 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette.

Wheel Issues
209
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
16,312
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,966
Wheels:Rim
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,697
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Corvette

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,708,551 vehicles.

25V175000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~934 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

19V086000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~26,772 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

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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2017 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette has 271 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheel Issues with 209 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Wheel Issues (209 complaints, avg 16,312 mi); Steering Defects (18 complaints, avg 16,966 mi); Wheels:Rim (13 complaints, avg 15,697 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 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 16,328 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2017 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,708,551 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 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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