MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Corvette

▲ Better than typical
1996 Chevrolet Corvette
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:18.881Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Corvette Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 277 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 532 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 540 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 61 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 256 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 147 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 20 complaints 2023: 24 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 10 complaints 2025
1996: 44 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19816
19820
198414
198516
198615
198721
198816
198915
199034
199124
19927
199322
199429
199532
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000277
2001203
2002157
200385
2004217
2005532
2006365
2007341
2008540
2009151
201084
201185
201256
201382
201461
201564
2016103
2017256
201851
2019147
202034
202112
202220
202324
202421
202510

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and wiring.

FIRE
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UPON NORMAL AUTO START SEQUENCE, STARTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. REMOVED KEY FROM VEHICLE CYLINDER LOCK AND STARTER CONTINUED TO CRANK ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080212

APPEARS THE ASR UNIT HARD SHORTED SENDING ELECTRICITY THROUGH ALL 3 THROTTLE CABLES AND SEBSEQUENTLY MELTING THEM. THANKFULLY THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160708

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TRIED TO START VEHICLE, BUT 'SECURITY' LIGHT CAME ON & ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. RESEARCHED ISSUE ONLINE & FOUND THAT THIS IS DUE TO A KNOWN IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140606

TIRES 18%

18% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars and body.

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and pump.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, HIT 2 TREES AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970422

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960514 — DP (closed 19961018)

BRAKE PULL

I 20030102 — RQ (closed 20030915)

POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.