repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
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…
2015 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-437 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Power train
12Wheels
8Engine
8Fuel/propulsion system
5Visibility/wiper
5Electrical system
4Air bags
3Visibility
3Seat belts
32 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Wheels | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| 2 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2015 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
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…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Suspension
Risk. A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Risk. An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2016 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake cable isn't fully seated and engaged on both of the rear park brake drums, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient,…
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
2015 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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- Caution
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NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Corvette safety ratings
2015 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
In owners' words
What Corvette owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe shuddering and vibration while accelerating from a stationary position and while driving at slower speeds. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were…
Torque converter shudder and noise (definitely and issue related transmission). Around 1,500 RPM the vehicle starts to experience the shudder, shaking, and noise. Additionally there is a feeling of a surge in power, like if the vehicle shifts to an upper gear un intentionally, the vehicle launches…
The transmission flutters when shifting on my 2015 Corvette. A potential catastrophic failure could cause a fire from transmission fluid hitting the hot exhaust. General Motors is aware of the issue and has issued a TSB. I believe a potential fire and or collision exists if transmission fluid…
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