NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Safety Record
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 147 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has not been subjected to NHTSA's full battery of crash tests, leaving it without an official federal Safety Index score or star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection. This absence of data means its crashworthiness remains unassessed by the agency. The record does show a relatively light burden of post-sale issues: a single recall campaign, specifically for ZR1 variants, and 147 owner-reported complaints. While these figures represent the available federal data, the lack of comprehensive crash-test results means no definitive statement can be made regarding the vehicle's overall safety performance.
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, and is rated in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 147 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has no federal crash test ratings. No data is available for front, side, or rollover evaluations. This absence of crash-test results means our computed Safety Index cannot be determined for the model. Its safety record is instead defined by one recall and 147 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA. The single recall for the 2019 Corvette affects only ZR1 trims. It addresses the air bag sensing and diagnostic module, a critical component for occupant protection. Owners of ZR1 models should verify their vehicle's VIN for this recall. Owner complaints for the 2019 Corvette show a significant concentration. Of the 147 total complaints, 124 pertain to the Wheels category. This heavy weighting in a single area is unusual compared to other vehicles' complaint distributions. Two of these wheel-related complaints allege injuries. The overall volume of complaints is categorized as a Light burden band, but this is a relative volume measure and not a safety performance grade.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
The single recall for this model year targets the air bag restraint control module on 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles specifically. Hard braking or acceleration may affect the sensing and diagnostic module. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data on record for this campaign, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE18V360000
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.
Reported 2018-05-31
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has received 147 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Corvette. These are unverified allegations. The dominant reported component is Wheels, accounting for 124 of those filings, followed by Power Train with 10 alleged reports, Engine with 4, Steering with 3, and Fuel and Propulsion System with 2. Two complaints allege injuries; none allege fatalities or fires.
147 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
A critical open recall for the airbag module affects the 2019 Corvette, necessitating a VIN check at nhtsa.gov for any prospective buyer.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- The one recall on record targets the air bag restraint control module exclusively on 2019 Corvette ZR1 trims, with hard braking or acceleration cited as a trigger for potential module malfunction.
- Of the 147 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year, 124 allege Wheels as the affected component, a concentration that is specific and notable within this year's complaint profile.
- Shoppers should verify open-recall status for any specific 2019 Corvette VIN at nhtsa.gov, as remedy completion varies by individual vehicle history.
FAQ2019 Chevrolet Corvette safety questions
Was the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 147 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 147 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Corvette 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.