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2021 Chevrolet Corvette recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 2 US recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train.

2US recalls
0urgent recalls
13owner complaints
–overall crash rating

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US recalls (2)

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

2022-02-17 · campaign 22V091000 · 22 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Over-the-air fix

Air bags: srs malfunction warning lamp/light

2021-06-10 · campaign 21V421000 · 285,622 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

Risk and remedy

Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls

Seats and restraints

2024-06-06 · campaign 2024-326

Issue: Under certain conditions, the driver and/or passenger seat belt(s) could remain locked after use. If this happens, the driver and/or passenger may not be able to use the seat belt(s). Note: These parts that may have been installed on new vehicles or sold as an accessory part through General Motor dealerships. Safety Risk: Not wearing a seat belt can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver and/or passenger seat belt retractor(s).

Lights and instruments

2024-02-01 · campaign 2024-060

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is in the "OFF" or "PARKING LAMP" position. This could also cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to turn off when the vehicle is moving. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Headlamps and/or DRLs that don't turn on could reduce visibility, make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM)software.

Over-the-air fix

Airbag

2021-06-03 · campaign 2021-348

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the airbag warning light not to turn on when there is a fault in the airbag system. As a result, a driver might not be alerted of the problem and the airbags may not work properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

Owner complaints (13)

Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 52 model years of this model, it ranks #40 for the most complaints (median 34).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Power train7
Electrical system4
Wheels1
Air bags1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1
Exterior lighting1
Visibility/wiper1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD––––
2021 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD––––

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2021 Chevrolet Corvette version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Corvette 6.2 L Automatic (S8)152719$4,350
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.