Chevrolet Corvette problems
103 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
My 2016 corvette with 13000 + miles has been in the shop with the ' service rear axle light ' on despite several attempts to fix it. After several trips to the service department they have been unsuccessful. This past week, I was notified by (service supervisor) that they have…
I had a slow leak in a rear tire on a z06 wheel. The tire shop fixed the leak and informed me the wheel was bent. The car was bought new and has only 2000 miles on the odo. I cannot recall hitting a large pothole or running over anything
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the wheels were cracking from the inside. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the wheels needed…
Four rear wheels have cracked leaking air and have no external damage from road hazards. Two were replaced under the new car warranty and two were replaced under gm's purchased extended warranty. The first one, right rear, cracked on 11/19/16 with 18,843 miles on the car. The…
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Common questions
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
On the NHTSA data, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is wheels, with 58 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 19,555 miles. Average repair cost runs about $400 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The wheels is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $400 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 19,555 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Corvette has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 103 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $400, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.