2019 Chevrolet Corvette: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette at 15–19 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 148 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
15–19
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, newest first.
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module
NHTSA 18V360000Reported May 31, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18195)
Units affected
498 (estimate)
Problem
General 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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2019 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently on Sep 23, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Wheels
112
Wheels: Rim
12
Power train
10
Engine
4
Fuel/propulsion system
3
Steering
3
Electrical system
2
Exterior lighting
1
Latches/locks/linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
