2016 Chevrolet Corvette Safety Report
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (103) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Wheels | Compare wheels issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette with 11 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Corvette Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Corvette years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Corvette | 253 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Chevrolet Corvette | 64 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Corvette | 51 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Corvette | 146 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Corvette | 31 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Corvette | 11 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Wheels
56 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Wheels issues Chevrolet onlyFuel/Propulsion System
14 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlySteering,Electrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyStructure
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
Reliability Score
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark, as well as 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 for potential airbag issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Power Steering Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. Experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving - unsafe condition. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Dashboard Cracks The contact noticed a crack in the dashboard structure while the vehicle was parked, which could lead to potential safety issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel Leaks The vehicle caught fire while covered by GM Special Warranty 17469 which relates to cracks and fuel leaks at the primary fuel pump module flange. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette:
Issues with sudden loss of power steering and electric power steering assist.
Cracks in the dashboard structure.
Fuel leaks and related issues.
Erratic shifting and shuddering issues.
Recall Details for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 ...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
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 custom...
Summary: 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...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
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 cust...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 involved fires.
Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. Experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving. Loss of power steering persists until ignition recycling (stop, put car in park, turn ignition off, turn ignition back on), which seems to clear it. Problem re-occurs intermittently on subsequent drives. Issue has been experienced at multiple M...
Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. Experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving. Loss of power steering persists until ignition recycling (stop, put car in park, turn ignition off, turn ignition back on), which seems to clear it. Problem re-occurs intermittently on subsequent drives. Issue has been experienced at multiple M...
I would be driving and get a notification in the panel that says power steering is out and to drive with care. It is extremely difficult to drive my vehicle, with no power steering. I would just be driving, and I would get the notification that power steering is out. The problem has been recently confirmed by a dealership. The mechanic at the dealership confirmed it was the same issue reported ...
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while shifting from second gear to third gear. The transmission was skipping a gear. The contact believed that the vehicle was not working properly. The vehicle was not responding as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local de...
My vehicle is covered by GM Special Warranty 17469 which relates to cracks and fuel leaks at the primary fuel pump module flange. It caught fire while driving at a high performance driver’s education event at Barber Motorsports Park and was denied coverage due to it having modifications. GM case number 9-15085163081. There were no warning messages displayed at any time during the incident. GM had ...
I left my car at Vandergriff Chevrolet in Arlington, TX for diagnosis and repair of a transmission sensor failure. They took nearly 6 weeks to fix the issue. When I went to pick up the car, there was a new noise in the engine so I left the vehicle for diagnosis. Now, they are telling me it's a known issue that is considered 'crucial' to repair but is not a recall and they are so far unwilling t...
Overview - November 2022, my 2016 Covette Stingray vibrated badly at highway speeds, that I took it into the Sunrise Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership in Collierville, TN to investigate the cause. They made videos showing 3 of the 4 wheels (not tires) were warped. This is my second car (rarely driven), so I was quite surprised. Chevy was out of stock and the vehicle was out of warranty, so I had to r...
Overview: Beginning sometime in 2020, the coating of the rearview inside mirror began to degrade and lose its reflective capability. By [XXX] visibility through the mirror was so bad that I had to have it replaced by the local Chevy dealership. Because it was out of warranty, I had to pay $453.93 out of pocket. The vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the mirror's degraded condition. 1. What compo...
Transmission is very erratic to shift, especially when cold. Sometime, when pressing the accelerator, the car hesitates before moving forward. This can be dangerous at intersections with oncoming traffic. The transmission was inspected by a Chevy dealer right after the car was purchased (09/2017) and parts replaced. The symptoms still happen. It was inspected again 01/2023 by a Chevy dealer and t...
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the structure of the dashboard had started to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approxi...
Normal driving - about 69,000 miles. Rear wheel rim developed cracks in inner bead lip causing complete loss of inflation.
Rear rims have cracks. Which is causing the car to lose air and it also lose traction.
The transmission has a shudder issue at speeds between 60 and 80 mph. Gives the feeling of driving over rumble strips. Vehicle milage is 6200 miles. The dealership verified the issue associated with the transmission and indicated that a repair bulletin was issued by GM to correct the issue
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving from a stop, after engaging the clutch, the vehicle started to shudder and vibrate and nearly stalled. The contact pulled over into a parking lot. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the valve spring had fractured in half within cylinder #5. Furthe...
Fuel smells after filling up seems like there is a leak, received a letters from manufacturer but miss placed it, when we found it it was over the mileage limit. Now they will not fix the safety issue.
Wheels are defective and cracked at approx 22k miles normal use. Inside of driver wheel cracked and does not hold air.
Attempted to start my Corvette. My Corvette was in the my garage Battery was dead. Called for a jump start. When mechanic arrived, I got into the driver's seat. When he applied electric power to the car battery, interior lights flickered, radio came on, tach needle and other needles cycled and my electric power adjustable seat went full forward and the electric power adjustable steering wheel...
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the wheels were cracking from the inside. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the wheels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure...
Started loosing tire pressure on L/R tire, local tire shop informed and showed me that my left rear rim has a crack which causes loos of air. This is a known issue that GM wants to blame on drivers but issue stems from GM using cheaper cast aluminum materials instead of forged materials which are better suited due to the amount of torque that the ZO6 models generated. *Note* GM used forged mater...
Since the vehicle was new, it has exhibited a transmission shake or shudder that is especially noticeable when the Active Fuel Management is active. The vehicle was serviced by Chevrolet under warranty on Dec. 5, 2017, for a transmission shake and/or shudder repair using the flush methods described in Bulletin No. 18-NA-355, but it has continued to exhibit a transmission shake or shudder. My local...
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
Has the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE have?
The 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has 103 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
The 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE involve wheels (56 complaints), fuel/propulsion system (14 complaints), power train (9 complaints). Other affected components include engine, steering,electrical system, structure.
How many crash reports does the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE out of 103 total complaints (1.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE out of 103 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 103 complaints, 2 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE are: 1. WHEELS (56 complaints), 2. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (14 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN (9 complaints), 4. ENGINE (5 complaints), 5. STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints). WHEELS is the single most-reported problem area with 56 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
Be cautious of sudden loss of power steering and dashboard cracks. Ensure regular maintenance to avoid fuel leaks and transmission issues. The 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has 103 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
The 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 103 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Airbags and Power Steering.
What are the known issues with the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?
Known issues with the 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE include: Airbags, Power Steering, Dashboard Cracks, Fuel Leaks. These are based on patterns found across 103 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common issues with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Common issues include sudden loss of power steering, dashboard cracks, fuel leaks, and transmission shuddering.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes, there are recalls for airbags in certain models, including the 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark, and 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500.
What should I do if I experience sudden loss of power steering?
Pull over to a safe location and seek professional assistance immediately to avoid potential accidents.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of sudden loss of power steering and dashboard cracks. Ensure regular maintenance to avoid fuel leaks and transmission issues.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The data includes 103 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14