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2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

3Recalls
10Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is America's flagship supercar, a two-seat mid-engine coupe or convertible aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want world-class performance from a domestic nameplate. Positioned at the absolute top of the Corvette hierarchy, the ZR1 competes with exotic European machinery at a fraction of the typical price, drawing buyers who prioritize track capability alongside everyday usability.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the ZR1 as a landmark achievement in American performance engineering, praising its visceral driving dynamics, exceptional grip, and the sense of occasion it delivers at every speed. Most find the cabin materials and refinement impressive for a domestic sports car, though some note that the focused, track-ready character can make everyday comfort secondary to outright capability.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL26V213000

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,

Reported 2026-04-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25V536000

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.

Reported 2025-08-21

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR24V418000

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.

Reported 2024-06-06

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
1reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSeats 2Service Brakes 1Power Train 1Engine 1Unknown Or Other 1Fuel System 1

Other Corvette Zr1 years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 2025. Methodology · Disclosure