NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Safety Record
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette carries no federal safety ratings; NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year. Its safety profile is therefore determined by its recall and complaint history alone. Two recall campaigns have been initiated for the 2021 Corvette, and owners have filed eleven complaints with NHTSA.
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA 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 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 11 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2021 Corvette received two recalls, significant despite their low number. A driveline fastener issue on a rear-wheel-drive performance platform carries real safety implications if unresolved. The second recall addressed an airbag warning lamp, a critical component of the primary restraint system; this was resolved with an over-the-air update. While owner complaints are unverified, their concentration around powertrain issues is notable. No parallel crash-test record from an adjacent model year is available for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
The 2021 Corvette is covered by two recall campaigns. The first addresses the power train driveline: rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more fasteners, a condition flagged across 2021 and 2022 Corvettes. The second, which carried an over-the-air software fix, covers the air-bag SRS malfunction warning lamp across a broad group of 2021 GM vehicles including this model. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for either campaign.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT22V091000
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.
Reported 2022-02-17
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT21V421000
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
Reported 2021-06-10
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
Eleven complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2021 Corvette. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged component is the power train, cited in seven reports, followed by the electrical system in four reports. Single reports also allege concerns with service brakes, air bags, and wheels. One report describes a crash and one describes an injury.
11 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2021 Corvette has two open recalls, making it critical for prospective owners to verify recall completion for any individual unit via the free VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov. An unrepaired recall transfers with the vehicle to a new owner.
- The 2021 Corvette has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- A driveline recall covering 2021 and 2022 Corvettes targets rear half-shaft assemblies that may be missing fasteners, a condition relevant to a rear-wheel-drive performance vehicle and worth confirming as repaired on any individual unit.
- The air-bag SRS warning-lamp recall affecting the 2021 Corvette among other GM models was designated for an over-the-air software fix, but buyers should verify via VIN lookup that the fix was actually applied to the specific vehicle.
- Seven of eleven NHTSA complaints filed against this model year allege power-train issues. These are unverified consumer reports, but the concentration in a single component category is a data point worth tracking if additional complaints accumulate.
FAQ2021 Chevrolet Corvette safety questions
Was the 2021 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 2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 11 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Corvette 2021.
- 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.