MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Corvette

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Chevrolet Corvette
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of 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, 2017 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: 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: 255 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
2017: 255 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
2017255
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.

WHEELS 87%

87% of complaints: wheels — 223 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rim.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving when the tire pressure warning light came on indicating the rear drivers side tire pressure dropped to 17 psi. I immediate drove to a gas station to add air. I inspected the tire and didn’t notice any damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231105

When I replaced my tires with new ones on my 17 corvette Z06. My mechanic found all four rims bent. I know this is a big issue with these rims. I hope you people act on this issue with Chevrolet before someone gets hurt or killed

NHTSA ODI report, 20230907

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2%

2% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1%

1% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 1%

1% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

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I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE CORVETTE WAS GETTING REALLY HOT, THAN ABOUT 5 MIN LATER ONSTAR REPORTED A ENGINE, TRANS, AND REAR END PROBLEM ALONG WITH A LOUD CLANKING NOISE FROM THE MOTOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170305

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and POWER TRAIN

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

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 255
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

R 20190613 — steering

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

Campaign 19V086000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250415 — steering

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Campaign 25V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (223 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 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.
  • Verify recall 19V086000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V175000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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▲ 1995 ▲ 2020 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2005 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 87% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.