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All cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2022

2022 Chevrolet Corvette. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index39100 = average car
Complaints18NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold37,510U.S. model year
Per 100K sold48complaints
Complaint rank#2 of 16among the 16 scored Chevrolet Corvette model years (2000–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical33%
Transmission & drivetrain28%
Brakes11%
Body structure11%
Lane assist6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1800000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 22V091000 Feb 2022 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Risk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212351320.

Manufacturer communications 681

Chevy filed 681 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Check…

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
6.2L 8-cylAuto (S8)RWD16 / 24 / 19Premium$4,050

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

192 videos about the 2020–2025 Chevrolet Corvette, 154.2M views.

TopicVideosViews
Transmission & shifter1155K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019–117–Wheels
20201152421,627Body structure
202125833,042Transmission & drivetrain
2022391837,510Electrical
2023642634,354Transmission & drivetrain
2024732133,331Fuel system
2025–1124,533Seats

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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