Verdict
2019 Chevrolet Corvette: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most coupe.
Owners filed 147 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 100% of 2019 coupes. Wheels leads the reports (83%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2019 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
147
Reports to NHTSA, 2019
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
18.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 100% of 2019 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2019 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Wheels issues lead owner complaints (83% of 147 reports), followed by power train (7%).
+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 147 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11729996, ODI 11689542, ODI 11684401, ODI 11626161, ODI 11615167.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2019 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 | 25 | 18 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners filed 147 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette — more complaints than 100% of comparable 2019 coupes, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most-reported problem areas are Wheels (83% of complaints) and power train (7%).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette between 18 and 19 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.