Recalls ·2021 Chevrolet Corvette

2021 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette; the most frequently affected component is power train — driveshaft. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #15 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints12
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 22V091000 · 17 Feb 2022

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/lightCampaign 21V421000 · 10 Jun 2021

Fixed by over-the-air update

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train7 · 58%
Electrical system4 · 33%
Unknown or other1 · 8%
Service brakes1 · 8%
Air bags1 · 8%
Wheels1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

At under 3000 miles car started sputtering sporadically and stopped driving while in motion. We were able to get the car home. Tried to start the car back up and it violently surged. Car had no idea what gear it was in. Transmission service now light came on and car sent me an email stating to take it to the…

Power train · Mar 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Noise from the rear of the vehicle. Took vehicle in to dealership. The determined that it was a left side loose axle nut. This is clearly a safety issue. It may not have been torqued properly at the factory. The vehicle is a 2021 with only 5500 miles. They did the repair/tightened the axle nut and the noise is gone.

Power train · Feb 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

At approximately 700 miles, my check engine light came on and the car produced an error message that said "Idle Creep Temporarily Disabled". Soon after that the car would lurch, buck on acceleration, and would only drive in even numbered gears. I felt the car was extremely dangerous and unpredictable to drive in this…

Power train · Nov 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

From mile 450 (approx.) forward,my CEL came on more than 5x. along with rear axel alert. In for service numerous times. Cleared codes, flushed solenoid. Replaced transmission/leaks. Actual service invoices are available.

Power train · Jan 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.