2016 Chevrolet Corvette: common problems and reliability

The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has 103 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are wheels and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag electrical system malfunctions (c6): erratic gauge behavior (fuel, battery), rpm fluctuation, intermittent power loss. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2016 model year

103
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2016 a good year for the Corvette?

Across the 15 Corvette model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2025) to 1,174 (2008). With 103 complaints, the 2016 Corvette sits belowthe model's median of 167.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

wheels
59
fuel/propulsion system
14
power train
12
electrical system
6
engine
6

Recalls affecting the 2016 Corvette

air bags:frontal

Campaign 16V651000

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 ES

air bags:frontal

Campaign 17V437000

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 vehi

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and specific model. The C6 generation (2005-2013) is frequently discussed, with owners appreciating its performance value and LS-based engine reliability, but reporting…

  • Electrical system malfunctions (C6): erratic gauge behavior (fuel, battery), RPM fluctuation, intermittent power loss. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Fuel system leaks (C6, C4): strong fuel smell, particularly when tank is full; attributed to cracked plastic fittings on top of the fuel tank. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Corvette. See the full Corvette owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Corvette listings typically run $29,991–$87,804 across 2000 to 2027 model years.

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