2014 Chevrolet Corvette

▲ Better than typical
2014 Chevrolet Corvette
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:34:44.178Z

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, 2014 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 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 277 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 84 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 531 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 340 complaints 2008: 539 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 84 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 61 complaints 2014 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 255 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 147 complaints 2020: 33 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 20 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 20 complaints 2025: 10 complaints 2025
2014: 61 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
200384
2004217
2005531
2006365
2007340
2008539
2009151
201084
201184
201256
201382
201461
201564
2016103
2017255
201851
2019147
202033
202111
202220
202322
202420
202510

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

fuel leak on tank -dealer said had a crack-these tanks should not crack. not available but replaced tank at the dealership to repair. risk fire. check engine light started coming on about 6 months ago

NHTSA ODI report, 20240103

I NOTICED YESTERDAY WHEN ENTERING MY POLE BARN, A STRONG FUEL ODOR..UPON EXTENSIVE SMELLING, I LOCATED A FUEL LEAK WHEN I HAD THE CAR ON MY LIFT, THE FUEL TANK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS GASOLINE RUNNING DOWN THE PLASTIC TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140801 — air bags, seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Campaign 14V299000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140807 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat.

Campaign 14V342000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140818 — suspension

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.

Campaign 14V377000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V299000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V342000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V377000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.