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2014 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-342 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year28% below the Corvette median · #22 of 40 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints648 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has problems

64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system130
Power train90
Electrical system80
Steering60
Exterior lighting50
Engine51
Suspension41
Electronic stability control (ESC)42
Wheels30
10 other systems142

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2014 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

84%repaired · 2018 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 17V-437 · Jul 10, 2017 · 40,683 vehicles · 34,331 repaired

Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2018 Q2

Air bags: frontal

Recall 16V-651 · Sep 8, 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles · 3,286,598 repaired

Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2015 Q4

Rear: shock absorber

Recall 14V-377 · Jun 26, 2014 · 1,939 vehicles · 1,808 repaired

Risk. A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2015 Q4

Air bags

Recall 14V-342 · Jun 19, 2014 · 712 vehicles · 557 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.

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88%repaired · 2015 Q4

Air bags

Recall 14V-299 · Jun 6, 2014 · 33 vehicles · 29 repaired

Risk. If the SDM short circuits, the air bags may not deploy and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Corvette year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corvette median. How we score

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NHTSA crash tests

2014 Chevrolet Corvette safety ratings

2014 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What Corvette owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I recently refueled my 2014 Corvette and when I put the car in the garage it was leaking fuel causing a concentrated fuel vapor. I have since found that the fuel filler hose connector to the drivers tank had a crack in it. Obviously this is not a safe situation. In determining the situation I found…
Complaint 11775832 · Nov 5, 2026
If I fill my tank all the way, fuel leaks. It doesn't reach the ground but if you look underneath, you can see where the fuel has leaked. Also, the fumes are so bad it cannot be kept in the garage. There was a warranty program (Special Coverage Adjustment #17469) for this but there are a lot of…
Complaint 11769620 · Oct 7, 2026
Known Fuel Tank crack GM Memo "Special Coverage Adjustment 17469 Fuel Leaks at the Primary Fuel Pump Module Flange", whose previous warranty extension has expired and shouldn't be! GM assumes no responsibility for notifying vehicle owners who purchased used vehicles from non-dealers, which is what…
Complaint 11699673 · Nov 16, 2025

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