repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
2020 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-581 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ghostofakina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Structure
6Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
4Visibility/wiper
3Electrical system
3Service brakes
2Suspension
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2020 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 · 2022 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the 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.
Best & worst years
2020 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
- Solid
- Best
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NHTSA crash tests
2020 Chevrolet Corvette safety ratings
2020 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FRONT HOOD/TRUMP FLEW OPEN @ 20 MPH WHEN DRIVING THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD. BENT THE LATCHES, DAMAGED THE HOOD AND QUARTER PANEL. LATCH IS FLIMSY AND LACKS BETTER LOCKING MECHANISM TO PROTECT IT FROM OPENING.
WHILE DRIVING AT 20-30 MPH, THE FRONT HOOD RELEASED AND THE HOOD OPENED TO A NEAR VERTICAL POSITION. AFTER STOPPING I CLOSED THE HOOD BUT IT TOOK A LOT OF EFFORT. WHEN CLOSED THE HOOD NOW IS RECESSED NEAR THE HINGES AND THERE IS SOME PAINT DAMAGE TO THE EDGES OF THE HOOD AND FENDERS. IT APPEARS…
THE HOOD POPPED OPEN WHILE DRIVING DAMAGING THE CAR. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND AND I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER. I WAS DRIVING AT 43MPH WHEN THE HOOD FLEW OPEN BLOCKING MY VISION AND DAMAGING THE CAR. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT FROM THE PERFORMANCE DATA RECORDER IN THE CAR.…
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