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2022 Chevrolet Corvette Safety Record
The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 20 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette. This model year, therefore, carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from the agency. The federal record does show a light recall and complaint burden: one recall campaign and 20 unverified owner complaints. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported among those complaints. This picture is narrow but not alarming; shoppers should weigh it accordingly without reading the absence of a crash score as either a green light or a red flag.
The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall campaign, 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 20 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2022 Corvette has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its performance in a collision unrated. This absence of data extends to other model years within the current generation. Its federal safety record is characterized by a single recall and 20 unverified owner complaints, placing it in the Light burden band. The recall addresses a specific mechanical issue: a potential assembly deficiency in the rear half-shaft, affecting both the 2021 and 2022 model years. Owner complaints, while few, show a concentration in the Electrical System, with 7 allegations. The Power Train category follows with 5 unverified reports, mirroring the subject of the recall. None of the 20 complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. This complaint record does not indicate an acute pattern of harm. The Light burden band designation reflects the volume of federal safety activity for this model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
The single recall affecting the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette targets the power train driveline driveshaft. Specifically, GM recalled certain 2021 and 2022 Corvette vehicles because the rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more components. The NHTSA campaign record does not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 20 owner complaints on file for this model year are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA and have not been independently confirmed. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 7 reports, the Power Train with 5 reports, an Unknown or Other category with 3 reports, Structure with 2 reports, and Service Brakes with 2 reports, plus 1 report touching Tires.
20 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?
Before purchasing a specific used 2022 Corvette, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the half-shaft recall has been remedied on that individual unit. An unrepaired open recall transfers with the vehicle to the new owner.
- The 2022 Corvette has no NHTSA crash-test score, no Safety Index, and no star ratings for any category because NHTSA did not test this model year.
- One recall was issued covering 2021 and 2022 Corvette vehicles for rear half-shaft assemblies that may be missing one or more components, a power train driveline concern that owners should verify as repaired on any specific VIN.
- Twenty unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, with the Electrical System accounting for the largest single share at 7 alleged reports, followed by 5 Power Train allegations.
- None of the 20 complaints on record for this model year allege a crash, fire, injury, or death, though complaints are unverified consumer allegations and do not represent confirmed findings.
FAQ2022 Chevrolet Corvette safety questions
Was the 2022 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 20 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 20 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 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 2022.
- 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.