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2019 Chevrolet Corvette: common problems and reliability
· C7An average Corvette year.
148 owner complaints, most about wheels. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Corvette?The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has 148 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are wheels and power train. Owners most often flag tire cracking in sub-20 degree temperatures with performance tires.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Corvette years only. How we score it
Is 2019 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 148 complaints, the 2019 Corvette sits about the same as 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 2019 Corvette
air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Campaign 18V360000General 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.
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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