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2016 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 103 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2016 Chevrolet Corvette

The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
103
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Chevrolet Corvette (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V651000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V437000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Wheels
58
Fuel/propulsion System
14
Power Train
11
Engine
5
Steering
4
Structure
3
Unknown Or Other
2
Air Bags
2
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Chevrolet Corvette — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 84 complaints 2011 85 complaints 2012 56 complaints 2013 82 complaints 2014 61 complaints 2015 64 complaints 2016 103 complaints 2017 255 complaints 2018 51 complaints 2019 147 complaints 2020 34 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Chevrolet Corvette

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has 2 recalls and 103 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette have?
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette are: Wheels, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette safe to buy?
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Corvette should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Corvette are: 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.