2021 Chevrolet Corvette: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette at 19 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
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.
2021 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, newest first.
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft
NHTSA 22V091000Reported Feb 17, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212351320)
Units affected
22 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212351320.
Air bags: Srs malfunction warning lamp/light and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V421000Reported Jun 10, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212338110)
Components
Air bags: Srs malfunction warning lamp/light; Electrical system: Software
Units affected
285,622 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Risk
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212338110.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 Chevrolet Corvette NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2021 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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No
2021 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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2021 Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently on Sep 30, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2021 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
5
Electrical system
4
Air bags
1
Exterior lighting
1
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
1
Power train: Manual transmission: Seals/gaskets
1
Service brakes
1
Unknown or other
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Wheels: Rim
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
