Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train7
- Electrical system4
- Air bags1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Service brakes1
- Wheels1
- Unknown or other1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 9 2021 Corvette vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 6 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette failed the safety check 0.24% of the time — 75% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 5,646 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
160 new Chevrolet Corvette cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Germany (131), France (9), Sweden (8).
- Average mass
- 1,724 kg
- Average CO₂
- 280 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 357 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
9 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 6 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
7 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 86% arrived as used imports, 14% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.4 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 290 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 8.7 | 12.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette.
| 2024326 6 Jun 2024 | Seats And Restraints Issue: Under certain conditions, the driver and/or passenger seat belt(s) could remain locked after use. If this happens, the driver and/or passenger may not … |
| 2024060 1 Feb 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is … |
| 2021348 3 Jun 2021 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the airbag warning light not to turn on when there is a fault in the airbag system. As a result, a … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011996 | This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative. |
| 11011990 | This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking. |
| 11011989 | This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. |
| 11011900 | This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. |
| 11011885 | This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips on how to resolve a issues with vehicles that will not power up after a can bus 2 issue, lightning strike, or a failed overthe air update. |
| 11011872 | This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly. |
| 11011805 | This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. |
| 11011709 | This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 11011683 | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the need to provide additional information when creating a TAC case for a DCT transmission |
| 11011476 | This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips on how to resolve a issues with vehicles that will not power up after a can bus 2 issue, lightning strike, or a failed overthe air update. |
| 11011475 | This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly. |
| 11011469 | This Preliminary information communicates that due to parts shortages caused by the devastation of hurricane Helene we are restricting transmission assemblies in service. |
| 11011456 | This Preliminary Information communicates diagnostic information to dealership techs in assisting them with determining OEM mufflers from aftermarket ones. |
| 11011390 | This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information for dealers/technicians on Vehicle Speed Limited. |
| 11011387 | This Preliminary Information communication advises the dealer the correct time, mileage and Labor operation used for the first covered Maintenace. |
| 11011386 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the odometer mileage is incorrect after performing a module setup procedure and a FSE will be dispatched to the vehicle to correct the odometer error. |
| 11011367 | This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope. |
| 11011337 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the odometer mileage is incorrect after performing a module setup procedure and a FSE will be dispatched to the vehicle to correct the odometer error. |
| 11011238 | This Preliminary information communicates that due to parts shortages caused by the devastation of hurricane Helene we are restricting transmission assemblies in service. |
| 11011224 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the odometer mileage is incorrect after performing a module setup procedure and a FSE will be dispatched to the vehicle to correct the odometer error. |
| 11011205 | This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules. |
| 11010901 | This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain. |
| 11010724 | This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct radio software concerns. |
| 11010646 | This service bulletin provides information on a Whoosh Noise from Engine Area While Driving. |
| 11010576 | This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)