2014 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (11) · Power Train (6) · Steering (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
44 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2017-07-10 · campaign 17V437000 · 40,683 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-08 · campaign 16V651000 · 3,640,162 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2014-06-26 · campaign 14V377000 · 1,939 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. Due to an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.
Risk: A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.
Air Bags 2014-06-19 · campaign 14V342000 · 712 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14240.
Seat Belts 2014-06-06 · campaign 14V299000 · 33 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) may experience an internal short circuit, resulting in the deactivation of the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: If the SDM short circuits, the air bags may not deploy and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14219.
Service bulletins (1,986)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,986 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“if i fill my tank all the way, fuel leaks. it doesn't reach the ground but if you look underneath, you can see where the fuel has leaked. also, the fumes are so bad it cannot be kept in the garage. there was a warranty program (special coverage adjustment #17469) for this but there are a lot of other cars that did not display these symptoms and wer…”
2026-09-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 42,134 mi“the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from vehicle while parked or while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. the technician removed the fuel tank and discovered that the hose connected to the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the dealer …”
2025-11-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“known fuel tank crack gm memo "special coverage adjustment 17469 fuel leaks at the primary fuel pump module flange", whose previous warranty extension has expired and shouldn't be! gm assumes no responsibility for notifying vehicle owners who purchased used vehicles from non-dealers, which is what i did. i never received any notices about this leak…”
2025-10-22 · Equipment · 6,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet corvette equipped with silver's north america neomax coil-overs. the contact stated that while driving through a parking garage at less than 10 mph, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle after driving over a speed bump. the rear driver’s side of the vehicle lowered as the subframe detached fro…”
2025-03-05 · Engine · 4,400 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2014 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while trying to get out of parallel parking, the accelerator was depressed, and the vehicle jumped. there were no warning lights illuminated. as a result, the vehicle crashed into the vehicle that was in front. the contact snapped her neck. no medical assistance was needed. no pol…”
2025-01-09 · Steering“the electric power-steering assist is failing while my vehicle is in motion. i lose power steering and have to use significantly more effort and may lead to a crash, at any speeds. i was driving on the highway when this happened, although it has happened at slower, neighborhood speeds. when this happens, i see a warning message on the dashboard sta…”
2024-09-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“09/30/2024 the smell is gasoline is emanating from the driver side after i put gas at a local gas station. a short while after i arrived home, the smell of gasoline was still strong. i observed a puddle of gas by the driver side door underneath the gas filler. i have not attempted to start the car until i know it is safe to move to a local dealersh…”
2024-09-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 13,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, upon inspection of the engine compartment, the contact became aware of a fuel leak; however, the location of the leak was unknown. the contact was made aware of the chevrolet special coverage program: 17469 (cracks on the top surface of fuel tank fuel p…”
2024-09-14 · Unknown Or Other“earlier in the year i called gm about getting my navigation updated. i ask when the next update would made current. i was told it would probably be in may. i decided to wait until then and it would be more accurate. when i called, they told me that gm had decided not to furnish a new update. i then tried to order one for last year and they could n…”
2024-01-19 · Engine“the vehicle fails to keep the engine cool when idling or traveling at low speeds and in low gears. when at a stop light, the engine temperature quickly increases to unsafe temperatures, and has even had to be shut off and went up in steam from the engine. coolant level was and is still full. i believe the cooling fans fail to stay on, maybe due to …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.