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The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has 147 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has 147 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). The most-reported system is wheels at 122 complaints, typically surfacing around 11,195 miles (~$400 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Corvette | 103 | 0 |
| 2017 Corvette | 255 | 2 |
| 2018 Corvette | 51 | 0 |
| 2019 Corvette (this page) | 147 | 1 |
| 2020 Corvette | 34 | 3 |
| 2021 Corvette | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 Corvette | 20 | 1 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
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.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.4/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Driving interstate 75 atlanta speeds70+MPH heavy traffic -- rf michelin pilot sport a/s 3+ 285/30/zr19(94y) DOT 4mlw00ux (2819) purchased 4 new from dealer at delivery -- 24k miles now-- alert system showed rf tire deflating 35 to 0.was able to run on the zr tire to next…
I have 32,800 miles on my 2019 Corvette Grand Sport. Each year during my annual service, I have had to have wheels repaired that were bent. Today, during my regular service, both of my rear wheels were identified as cracked and must be replaced. Cracked wheels on the 2017 to…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that on several occasions, the tires started to deflate without warning. The contact then stated that he noticed that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side rims had started to crack. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire low-pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stopped at a service station and added air to the tire and proceeded to drive however, the warning light…
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In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 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.
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the wheels first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 122 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 11,195 miles. Average repair cost runs about $400 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.4 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 147 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is wheels. Typical failure occurs around 11,195 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is wheels, with 122 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 11,195 miles. Average repair cost runs about $400 at an independent shop.
The wheels is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $400 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 11,195 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 147 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.