2019 Chevrolet Corvette: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 147 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is wheels (85% of complaints); the 2018 and 2020 and 2021 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“A 2019 Corvette with 3,400 miles began to demonstrate a transmission torque converter shutter. This became rapidly and progressively worse causing driving to resemble being on a washboard road surface. The servicing dealer was familiar with the problem with this transmission and did resolve the issue with an expensive transmission fluid flush and exchange.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2025
“Engine needed to be replaced and it was but new engine misfiring and throwing knock codes and misfire codes. Contacted General Motors only to be told they can't do anything about it and that's unacceptable. Case number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2025
“Engine blew up and it's been at dealership waiting on GM to replace sense January 2025. And GM has done nothing to fix the problem. Been paying car note and renting a vehicle at my cost also . And they are still doing nothing. How can these people be aloud to treat Americans like this without any recourse?”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2025
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“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The stated that the passenger's side rear tire was continuously loosing air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear passenger's side rim was cracked. In addition, the contact was informed that the driver's side front and rear rims were also cracked. The contact was informed that all three rims needed to be replaced. The rims were ordered but were not yet replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear rim was previously replaced in April 2023. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 28,291.”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2024
“The low tire presure dash indicator indicated that the right rear tire was low (17 psi). The tire shop found that the inner flange of the wheel had cracked, resulting in a leak and a safety issue. The vehicle has only 18K miles and is not driven hard or raced. Could this be a safety recall issue?0”Owner report · Wheels · Apr 2024
“I have had 2 wheels crack before 14000 miles. No track driving or racing. This happened under normal driving conditions.”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2024
“I had 2 rear 2019 corvette grand sport oem wheels crack, and leak air requiring expensive replacement, I also have the other 2 original wheels now bent. The dealer in terryville ct was notified, but gm denied the claim - I still have these wheels for inspection driving on bent or cracked wheels is a hazard since they could fail at speeds - there is no warning or symptoms until the low air light comes on”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2023
“Purchased the vehicle with 7944 miles, currently has around 11,000. One of the tires was leaking air so had an auto repair shop look at all the tires and rims. THREE of the rims are cracked. I am not driving the vehicle for safety reasons. It is not safe to drive with a cracked rim. I did not hit any road hazards or pot holes. The rims appear to be defective and after 11,000 miles should not have damage.”Owner report · Wheels · Aug 2023
“Shuddering occurs at speeds between 25-75 mph. GM has s TSB #18- NA-355. This bulletin accurately describes what I was experiencing. They know that there is a problem with their 8 speed automatic transmissions, but will not tell consumers about it. There should be a recall to fix all of the vehicles effected during the time of defective transmission fluid..”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2023
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Pilot Super Sport ZR, Tire Size: P285/35/ZR20, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound outside of the vehicle and the vehicle started to shake abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tires were inspected and it was determined that the rear driver's side inside tire sidewall was split, and all four tires were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.”Owner report · Tires · May 2023
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.
How other years compare
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Is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA has 147 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The most complained-about area is wheels (85% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Corvette problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 9,279 miles or less.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags: air bag/restraint control module. 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.