AI Damage2017 Chevrolet Corvette: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette filed 257 complaints with NHTSA, most often about wheels and steering. The maker issued 882 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 257
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 882
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Wheels 87% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 2% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 1% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 1% of all complaints
- 6 Electronic stability control 1% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 1% of all complaints
- 8 Tires 1% of all complaints
- Wheels: 224 complaints (87% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 62.
- Steering: 19 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (2% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 149.
- Engine: 3 complaints (1% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 85.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (1% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- manual, 7-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 257 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 224 | 1 | 62 |
| Steering | 19 | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 149 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 85 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 108 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 37 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 316 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 28 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Description: On June 23, 2025, I was involved in a traffic collision in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the police report, another driver failed to yield while exiting a private driveway and struck the front of my vehicle while I was stopped in the center turn lane preparing to turn left.
Bumper to bumper traffic on freeway les than 5 mph traffic suddenly stopped I depressed brake and vehicle did not stop. Slight rear end collision resulted. A second and similar traffic condition resulted at low speed the brakes did not stop the vehicle appropriately.
Driving this vehicle yesterday, the power steering assist failed. Fortunately, I was traveling at a low speed at the time. A message appeared on the dash telling me there was a power steering issue and to drive cautiously. I can make this vehicle available for inspection upon request.
my car is constantly having issues with hard shift in the transmission. also the wheels on this car is not structure properly. if you drive the car hire a speed there's a chance will could crack
A crack in this location is virtually impossible to detect, especially on black wheels like mine and even though I have my own 2 post lift and routinely inspect the vehicle, I was not aware of 3 cracks in my 2 rear wheel that were discovered at Ciocca, Chevrolet in AC today during a routine alignment with road force…
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel Leak at the Primary Fuel Pump Module Flange. Problem causes fuel odor and loss of fuel on garage floor. Vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by Chevrolet dealership.
The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the EPS warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway, turned off, and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired.
The Infotainment System (Radio) on my 2017 Chevrolet Grand Sport Corvette suddenly and without warning malfunctioned/failed on or around in 2023, whereby the eight inch screen on the Infotainment System went completely black/blank, whereby my radio produced no audio sound nor allowed me the ability to view the screen…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 250 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Corvette has 68 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 257, above average.
What to check before buying
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent…
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced…
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle…
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identify
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer…
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
NHTSA lists 882 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: wheels, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 257. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (13%), warning lights, check engine (5%), steering or power steering problems (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 882 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.