2021 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette.

20202022
Complaints
14
per 10K Sold
4.2
US Sales
33,042
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

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

#15 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette.

Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Seals/Gaskets
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Corvette

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~285,644 vehicles.

22V091000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~22 affected

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.

21V421000Air Bags:srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/light · Electrical System:software
~285,622 affected

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.

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2021 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette has 14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 285,644 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 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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