Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-360 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 124 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
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.
9kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 96 wheels complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
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
2019 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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