What are the most common Chevrolet Corvette problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Rear Shock-Absorber Weld Can Separate (Recall 14V377), Passenger Side Air Bag Can Increase Child Neck-Injury Risk (Recall 14V342), Restraint Module Can Disable Air Bags and Pretensioners (Recall 14V299). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Rear Shock-Absorber Weld Can Separate (Recall 14V377) and Passenger Side Air Bag Can Increase Child Neck-Injury Risk (Recall 14V342) and Restraint Module Can Disable Air Bags and Pretensioners (Recall 14V299). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Rear Shock-Absorber Weld Can Separate (Recall 14V377)?

Certain 2014 Chevrolet Corvette rear shock absorbers have an improper weld that can let the tube separate from the clevis bracket and cause a sudden handling change. Severity: high.

What is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Passenger Side Air Bag Can Increase Child Neck-Injury Risk (Recall 14V342)?

Certain 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with optional sport seats do not meet internal injury-protection specifications for an unbelted young child during side-air-bag deployment. Severity: high.

What is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Restraint Module Can Disable Air Bags and Pretensioners (Recall 14V299)?

Certain 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles can have an internal short in the sensing and diagnostic module that deactivates the air bags and seat-belt pretensioners. Severity: high.

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NHTSA Recalls5 recalls

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Campaign #17V43700010/07/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Campaign #16V65100008/09/2016

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014. Due to an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling.

Campaign #14V37700026/06/2014

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.

Campaign #14V34200019/06/2014

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) may experience an internal short circuit, resulting in the deactivation of the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Campaign #14V29900006/06/2014

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What are the most common Chevrolet Corvette problems?

Is the Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

What is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Rear Shock-Absorber Weld Can Separate (Recall 14V377)?

What is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Passenger Side Air Bag Can Increase Child Neck-Injury Risk (Recall 14V342)?

What is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Restraint Module Can Disable Air Bags and Pretensioners (Recall 14V299)?