2026 Chevrolet Corvette: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette at 14–19 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
14–19
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE E-RAY, CORVETTE COUPE, CORVETTE COUPE E-RAY.
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.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, newest first.
Exterior lighting: Turn signal and 1 more component
NHTSA 26V213000Reported Apr 2, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252541250)
Components
Exterior lighting: Turn signal; Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software
Units affected
32,988 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2, 2025.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252540430)
Units affected
5,861 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, âOccupant Protection.â
Risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252514930)
Units affected
23,656 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023â2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2 DR N/A RWD
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Standard
2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C N/A RWD
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Not rated
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Standard
2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE E-RAY 2 DR HEV AWD
Not rated
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Standard
2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE E-RAY C HEV AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Standard
2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 2 DR N/A RWD
Not rated
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Standard
2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 C N/A RWD
Not rated
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Not rated
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Standard
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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2026 Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently on Sep 17, 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 2026 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Fuel/propulsion system
2
Unknown or other
2
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
1
Power train
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
