AI Damage2019 Chevrolet Corvette: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, most often about wheels and powertrain. The maker issued 633 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 148
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 633
What fails most often
- 1 Wheels 84% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 3% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 2% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 2% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 1% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 1% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 1% of all complaints
- Wheels: 124 complaints (84% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 48.
- Powertrain: 10 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 90.
- Engine: 4 complaints (3% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 65.
- Steering: 3 complaints (2% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (2% 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 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed
- manual, 7-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 148 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 | 124 | 0 | 48 |
| Powertrain | 10 | 0 | 90 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 86 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 30 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 188 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 119 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Had independent shop analyze problem and codes indicated a cracked fuel pump module. This is a serious hazard because fuel can leak onto exhaust or heat shield and cause a fire. GM currently has a Special Coverage Program #17469 for 2014-2017 corvette.
The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and turning the vehicle off, the doors would not open, trapping the driver and a front seat passenger inside the vehicle. The contact attempted to activate the emergency release to open the hard top roof but the emergency release did not operate.
The contact stated that air was added two to three days later, and the tire warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred for two weeks. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and four new tires were ordered.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook and shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had been constant since purchasing the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated.
Engine needed to be replaced and it was but new engine misfiring and throwing knock codes and misfire codes. Contacted General Motors only to be told they can’t do anything about it and that’s unacceptable. Case number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
This bulletin states that if a customer comes in complaining of shake/shudder during acceleration between 25 to 80mph or when the trans is not actively shaking, then there is no need to further diagnose. Just follow the procedure in the service bulletin.
Engine blew up and it’s been at dealership waiting on GM to replace sense January 2025. And GM has done nothing to fix the problem. Been paying car note and renting a vehicle at my cost also . And they are still doing nothing. How can these people be aloud to treat Americans like this without any recourse?
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to inspect the vehicle.
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 431 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Corvette has 68 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 148, above average.
What to check before buying
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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 Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
- 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…
- This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure
NHTSA lists 633 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: wheels, powertrain, engine. Total complaints: 148. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (22%), warning lights, check engine (9%), jerking, harsh shifts (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 633 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 2019 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 2019 models
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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.