Model year 2022 · Two Seaters

2022 Chevrolet Corvette: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette at 19 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 21 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19

NHTSA overall rating

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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.

2022 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette, newest first.

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft

NHTSA 22V091000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 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.

2022 Chevrolet Corvette EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Corvette6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350478

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.

2022 Chevrolet Corvette crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2022 Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently on Sep 20, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system6
Power train5
Unknown or other4
Service brakes2
Structure2
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel1
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Tires: Sidewall1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Corvette model years

Chevrolet Corvette by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Corvette14–18 mpg01—
2026 Corvette14–19 mpg33—
2025 Corvette14–19 mpg311—
2024 Corvette14–19 mpg221—
2023 Corvette14–19 mpg127—
2021 Corvette19 mpg213—
2020 Corvette19 mpg434—
2019 Corvette15–19 mpg1148—
2018 Corvette16–19 mpg151—
2017 Corvette16–19 mpg4257—
2016 Corvette16–21 mpg2104—
2015 Corvette16–21 mpg564—

All Chevrolet Corvette years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Chevrolet models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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