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2016 Chevrolet Corvette: common problems and reliability
· C7An average Corvette year.
104 owner complaints, most about wheels. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Corvette?The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has 104 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are wheels and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag tire cracking in sub-20 degree temperatures with performance tires.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Corvette years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Corvette?
Across the 30 Corvette model years we track, complaint volume runs from 13 (2021) to 1,178 (2008). With 104 complaints, the 2016 Corvette sits below the model's median of 170.
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
Recalls affecting the 2016 Corvette
air bags:frontal
Campaign 16V651000General 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.
air bags:frontal
Campaign 17V437000General 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.
What owners report on the C7 Corvette
Owners of the C7 Corvette generally regard it as a highly capable, engaging, and fun-to-drive sports car, with praise focused on its performance, handling, and value relative to competitors.
- RecurrentTire cracking in sub-20 degree temperatures with performance tires
- RecurrentInterior too small for taller drivers
- RecurrentHigh consumable costs (tires, brakes)
- IsolatedValve drop due to valve spring failure
- IsolatedDated interior materials
Owner insights for the C7 Corvette. Read the full C7 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Corvette listings typically run $23,270–$45,987.
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