2016 Chevrolet Corvette

▲ Better than typical

2016 Chevrolet Corvette
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:34:48.226Z

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

2016: 103 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	3
1981	6
1982	0
1984	14
1985	16
1986	15
1987	21
1988	16
1989	15
1990	34
1991	24
1992	7
1993	22
1994	29
1995	32
1996	44
1997	153
1998	399
1999	308
2000	277
2001	203
2002	157
2003	84
2004	217
2005	531
2006	365
2007	340
2008	539
2009	151
2010	84
2011	84
2012	56
2013	82
2014	61
2015	64
2016	103
2017	255
2018	51
2019	147
2020	33
2021	11
2022	20
2023	22
2024	20
2025	10

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

WHEELS 53%

53% of complaints: wheels — 55 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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My vehicle is covered by GM Special Warranty 17469 which relates to cracks and fuel leaks at the primary fuel pump module flange.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250514

GAS LEAK WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

FUEL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANKS

NHTSA ODI report, 20160913

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

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The transmission has a shudder issue at speeds between 60 and 80 mph. Gives the feeling of driving over rumble strips. Vehicle milage is 6200 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231004

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving from a stop, after engaging the clutch, the vehicle started to shudder and vibrate and nearly stalled. The contact pulled over into a parking lot.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230925

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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...

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for wheels issues (55 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2020 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2005 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette have?

2 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.