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All cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2025

2025 Chevrolet Corvette. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints11NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold24,533U.S. model year
Per 100K sold45complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Seats18%
Body structure9%
Visibility9%
Fuel system9%
Automatic emergency braking9%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1101100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 26V213000 Apr 2026 Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk. The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2

  • 25V536000 Aug 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.

  • 24V418000 Jun 2024 Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors may lock in a stowed position and become inaccessible to occupants.

    Risk. An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242441390.

Manufacturer communications 317

Chevy filed 317 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak…
  • Condition in which water leaks into the cabin from the door
  • This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray C AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 2 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.5L 8-cylAuto (S8)RWD12 / 20 / 14Premium$5,550
5.5L 8-cyl turboAuto (S8)RWD12 / 18 / 14Premium$5,550
6.2L 8-cylAuto (S8)RWD16 / 25 / 19Premium$4,050
6.2L 8-cyl hybridAuto (S8)AWD16 / 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
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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