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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 Chevrolet Corvette

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

3Recalls
10Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE

The Chevrolet Corvette is America's iconic two-seat sports car, competing in the performance coupe and convertible segment against European exotic machinery at a fraction of the price. Since the mid-engine pivot introduced with the C8 generation, it targets driving enthusiasts who want serious track capability alongside everyday usability. It is a distinctly focused machine, not a family hauler, and its safety profile reflects that specialization.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette 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 mid-engine C8 Corvette as a landmark American performance car, praising its sharp handling, strong straight-line performance, and the dramatic improvement in overall refinement and interior quality compared to earlier generations. Most find the cabin noticeably more polished and the ride more composed than the model's raw performance credentials might suggest, though some note the two-seat layout and low roofline limit everyday practicality.

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 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Corvette 2025. Methodology · Disclosure