The most-reported Corvette run is 1G1YY24U355 (2005 builds) with 47 complaints, 13.8× the typical run. Steering problems make up 24% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 9.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for Corvette model years 1981–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chevrolet Corvette has 1,412 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 4% of every Corvette complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G1YY24U355•••••• | 2005 | 2 | — | |
| 1G1YY24U455•••••• | 2005 | 2 | — | |
| 1G1YY24U955•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1G1YY24U655•••••• | 2005 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1G1YY24U755•••••• | 2005 | — | 2 | |
| 1G1YY22G8W5•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 1G1YY24U255•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1G1YY24U155•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1G1YY26W185•••••• | 2008 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1G1YY24U855•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1G1YY26W485•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1G1YY24UX55•••••• | 2005 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 1,400 Corvette runs has 29 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 1,229 Corvette VINs so far, most often 2023, 2021, 2024 builds; 12 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chevrolet Corvette the gap between build years is 8.5×: a 2008 car draws 9.3 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | — | |
| 2024 | 20 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 26 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 21 | 17 | — | |
| 2021 | 12 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 34 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 145 | 82 | — | |
| 2018 | 51 | 36 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 250 | 127 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 104 | 71 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 64 | 46 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 61 | 53 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 80 | 59 | — | |
| 2012 | 54 | 43 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 84 | 63 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 74 | 61 | — | |
| 2009 | 140 | 53 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 547 | 59 | 11 | |
| 2007 | 356 | 52 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 376 | 55 | 11 |
Heaviest year here is 2008 at 9.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 24% of everything Chevrolet Corvette owners report: Steering, 992 of 4,820 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 36 | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4 | |
| Wheels | 6 | — | |
| Electrical System | 15 | 14 | |
| Power Train | 12 | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 49 recall campaigns on the Chevrolet Corvette; the 6 below cover build years 1981 to 2004. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 06E043000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1985–1996 |
| 07E088000 | Equipment | 1981–1991 |
| 09E025000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1997–2004 |
| 09E012000 | Exterior Lighting | 1997–2004 |
| 04V060000 | Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device | 1997–2004 |
| 91V143000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1984–1991 |
The Corvette against its rivals
The Corvette draws 3.4 complaints per production run; the Jaguar F-TYPE 1.2. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | 4,820 | 1,412 | 2.8% | |
| Jaguar F-TYPE | 35 | 30 | 2.9% |
How serious were they
Of the 4,820 reports on the Chevrolet Corvette, 2.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Chevrolet Corvette | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4,820 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 135 (2.8%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 41 (0.9%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 82 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 52% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Chevrolet Corvette share of that is 4,820 complaints over 1,412 runs, 0.43% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chevrolet Corvette VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4,820 NHTSA complaints from 1,412 Corvette runs and 49 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Corvette production run has the most complaints?
1G1YY24U355, a 2005 build, with 47 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Corvette run has 3.4.
Which Corvette years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 9.3 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 1.
Does the Corvette get more complaints than the Jaguar F-TYPE?
Yes: 3.4 complaints per production run for the Corvette against 1.2 for the Jaguar F-TYPE.
How many Corvette complaints involve a crash?
2.8% of 4,820 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 41 involved a fire.
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