2014 Chevrolet Corvette: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 61 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel/propulsion system (22% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“09/30/2024 The smell is gasoline is emanating from the driver side after I put gas at a local gas station. A short while after I arrived home, the smell of gasoline was still strong. I observed a puddle of gas by the driver side door underneath the gas filler. I have not attempted to start the car until I know it is safe to move to a local dealership or mechanic. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2024
“The vehicle fails to keep the engine cool when idling or traveling at low speeds and in low gears. When at a stop light, the engine temperature quickly increases to unsafe temperatures, and has even had to be shut off and went up in steam from the engine. Coolant level was and is still full. I believe the cooling fans fail to stay on, maybe due to being turned off on the highways, and therefore fail to turn back on after exiting the highway.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2023
“fuel leak on tank -dealer said had a crack-these tanks should not crack. not available but replaced tank at the dealership to repair. risk fire. check engine light started coming on about 6 months ago”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2023
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“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, upon inspection of the engine compartment, the contact became aware of a fuel leak; however, the location of the leak was unknown. The contact was made aware of the Chevrolet Special Coverage Program: 17469 (Cracks on the Top Surface of Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module); however, the Extended Warranty Coverage had expired before the repair was performed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2023
“The passenger seat belt immediately locks down and over tightens to a point of almost crushing the passenger. I do believe this belt will not function properly in an accident and may also fail to activate the air bag”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 2022
“Engine shakes violently at all rpm ranges,vibrates whole car engine mounts are fine driveline defective car was inpspected by dealer says $6,000 to $8,000 to repair.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2022
“2014 chevrolet corvette. Consumer writes in regards to faullty valve spring which resulted in an explosion. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified of the engine failure prior to the explosion. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2021
“Center information screen has electrical issue and goes blank for days or weeks at a time restricting ability for monitoring safety issues with the vehicle. Vehicle available for inspection. This malfunction restricts abilities to monitor safety information on the screen. Mechanic has looked at the issue and was not able to address the issue. The issue has not been inspected by police or insurance. There was no indications prior to the failure of electrical screen. The issue first started about a year ago (03-30-2021).”Owner report · Equipment · Mar 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the infotainment center became inoperable. The contact stated that the gps and back up camera were also inoperable. The cause of the failure was not determined. Herb jones chevrolet (1601 n. Dixie hwy, elizabethtown, ky, 42701, (270) 505-4777) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2020
“The lcd which shows the rear view camera started flickering and now is completely black. I bought the vehicle in dec. Of 2013 and only have less than 5000 miles on it. A little research on the internet has shown me that it is a chronic problem for this year of corvette.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) may experience an internal short circuit, resulting in the deactivation of the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14219.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14240.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. Due to an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
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Is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Corvette problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 9,250 miles or less.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.