2016 Chevrolet CORVETTE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet CORVETTE has 114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is wheels problems (52% of all complaints), specifically: my 2016 corvette started having high frequency vibrations in steering wheel and interior panels with under 7900 miles of service. i complained to the dealership service department about the problem and found front wheels to be bent and could not balance the wheels properly. the dealership advised me. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

114

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

WHEELS

59 complaints

52%

• MY 2016 CORVETTE STARTED HAVING HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS IN STEERING WHEEL AND INTERIOR PANELS WITH UNDER 7900 MILES OF SERVICE. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND FOUND FRONT WHEELS TO BE BENT AND COULD NOT BALANCE THE WHEELS PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME
• I PURCHASED AN OPTIONAL CHROME WHEEL UPGRADE WHICH WAS DELIVERED WITH NEW VEHICLE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL CRACKED AND LOST AIR PRESSURE AFTER 4,000 MILES, LEFT REAR WHEEL CRACKED AND LOST AIR PRESSURE AFTER 6,800 MILES.
• BOTH REAR WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES LONG FROM THE INSIDE EDGE TOWARD THE MIDDLE OF THE WHEEL. THE CRACKS IN BOTH WHEELS WERE SIMILAR IN SIZE AND LOCATION. MILEAGE WHEN NOTICED WAS 24,000. NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE ARE BEING REPORTED ON CORVETTE RELATED WEB SITES.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY 2016 CORVETTE STARTED HAVING HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS IN STEERING WHEEL AND INTERIOR PANELS WITH UNDER 7900 MILES OF SERVICE. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND FOUND FRONT WHEELS TO BE BENT AND COULD NOT BALANCE THE WHEELS PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

14 complaints

12%

• SECOND 2016 CORVETTE, FIRST ONE GM TOOK BACK. NOW SECOND CORVETTE WITH SAME ISSUE. GAS LEAKING FROM UNDER CAR!
• FUEL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANKS
• I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 9/8/16. I SMELLED GAS AS IT SAT IDLING AT DEALERSHIP ( RICK HENDRICKS OF BUFORD GA. ) AND THOUGHT IT WAS JUST FUMES. I GOT HOME AND PARKED IT, 1/2 TANK. I DID NOT SMELL GAS THEN. I LEFT FOR WEEK LONG TRIP AND RETURNED ON 9/15/16. I FILLED THE CAR TO DRIVE AND WENT TO A MEETING TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“SECOND 2016 CORVETTE, FIRST ONE GM TOOK BACK. NOW SECOND CORVETTE WITH SAME ISSUE. GAS LEAKING FROM UNDER CAR!”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

12 complaints

11%

• SINCE 2014 C7 MODELS OF CORVETTE HAVE TORQUE TUBE FAILURES. ITS A COUPLING AT THE END OF THE DRIVESHAFT ATTACHING TO THE DIFFERENTIAL. CHEVY TRIED A FIX IN MODEL 2015 THAT FAILED. IT CONTINUES TO FAIL AND THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO DO THE REPAIR. MY 2016 JUST FAILED BUT THERE ARE CARS THAT F
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CLUTCH FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE PEDAL FAILED TO RISE BACK IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NORFOLK GM AUTO CENTER (1123 S 20TH ST, NORFOLK, NE 68701) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTE
• KNOWN ISSUES WITH A SUB STANDARD TORGUE COVERTER CAUSING A SHUDDER AND JERKY MOTION THE CAR STARTS DEMONSTRATING ACCOMPANIED BY FLUCTUATING ENGINE RPMS. THIS CORVETTE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 8I90 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ITS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH THE CRUISE CO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“SINCE 2014 C7 MODELS OF CORVETTE HAVE TORQUE TUBE FAILURES. ITS A COUPLING AT THE END OF THE DRIVESHAFT ATTACHING TO THE DIFFERENTIAL. CHEVY TRIED A FIX IN MODEL 2015 THAT FAILED. IT CONTINUES TO FAIL AND THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO DO THE REPAIR. MY 2016 JUST FAILED BUT THERE ARE CARS THAT F”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

6 complaints

• CAR OVERHEATING WHEN USED IN HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING, ALARM SOUNDS AND GOES INTO LIMP MODE. HAPPENS WITHIN 10 MILES OF 30 RAPID ACCELERATIONS.
• RIGHT REAR TIME CRACKED MULTIPLE TIMES AND SUPERCHARGER RATTLE AT LOWES SPEEDS
• IT HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS AND IS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE AND ALSO WHEN DRIVING AND STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE BUT HAS GOTTEN WORSE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR OVERHEATING WHEN USED IN HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING, ALARM SOUNDS AND GOES INTO LIMP MODE. HAPPENS WITHIN 10 MILES OF 30 RAPID ACCELERATIONS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

• VEH PURCHASED 9/2015 AND SO FAR I HAVE REPLACE FOUR REAR RIMS AND ONE FRONT. ALL HAVE HAIR LINE CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF RIM CAUSING RADICAL AIR LOSS, VIBRATION AND TIRE WEAR. NAVIGATION SCREEN FLICKERS AND GOES ON AND OFF AT LEAST TWO TIMES A WEEK AND I HAVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE TO RESTART SCREEN. BLOW
• MY 2016 CORVETTE WITH 13000 + MILES HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP WITH THE ' SERVICE REAR AXLE LIGHT ' ON DESPITE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THEY HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THIS PAST WEEK, I WAS NOTIFIED BY (SERVICE SUPERVISOR) THAT THEY HAVE EXHAUSTED ALL EFFORT
• Attempted to start my Corvette. My Corvette was in the my garage Battery was dead. Called for a jump start. When mechanic arrived, I got into the driver's seat. When he applied electric power to the car battery, interior lights flickered, radio came on, tach needle and other needles cycled and

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“VEH PURCHASED 9/2015 AND SO FAR I HAVE REPLACE FOUR REAR RIMS AND ONE FRONT. ALL HAVE HAIR LINE CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF RIM CAUSING RADICAL AIR LOSS, VIBRATION AND TIRE WEAR. NAVIGATION SCREEN FLICKERS AND GOES ON AND OFF AT LEAST TWO TIMES A WEEK AND I HAVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE TO RESTART SCREEN. BLOW”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 114 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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WHEELS: MY 2016 CORVETTE STARTED HAVING HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS IN STEERING WHEEL AND INTERIOR PANELS WITH UNDER 7900 MILES OF SERVICE. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND FOUND FRONT WHEELS TO BE BENT AND COULD NOT BALANCE THE WHEELS PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: SECOND 2016 CORVETTE, FIRST ONE GM TOOK BACK. NOW SECOND CORVETTE WITH SAME ISSUE. GAS LEAKING FROM UNDER CAR!
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: SINCE 2014 C7 MODELS OF CORVETTE HAVE TORQUE TUBE FAILURES. ITS A COUPLING AT THE END OF THE DRIVESHAFT ATTACHING TO THE DIFFERENTIAL. CHEVY TRIED A FIX IN MODEL 2015 THAT FAILED. IT CONTINUES TO FAIL AND THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO DO THE REPAIR. MY 2016 JUST FAILED BUT THERE ARE CARS THAT F
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: CAR OVERHEATING WHEN USED IN HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING, ALARM SOUNDS AND GOES INTO LIMP MODE. HAPPENS WITHIN 10 MILES OF 30 RAPID ACCELERATIONS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)