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2017 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Owners filed 257 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA between Mar 2017 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is wheels (224).

Complaints
257
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Wheels224
  2. Steering19
  3. Electrical system4
  4. Fuel/propulsion system3
  5. Electronic stability control (esc)3
  6. Engine3
  7. Air bags2
  8. Power train2
  9. Visibility/wiper2
  10. Suspension2
  11. Tires2
  12. Service brakes2
  13. Equipment1
  14. Structure1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20178
201810
2019105
202061
202122
202216
202312
202411
20257
20265

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Wheels

224 reports1 crash
“I went to the Chevy Dealer for service and to investigate a tire that keeps losing air. The dealership advised that the 2 rear wheels both have cracks that are consistent with a known problem in this model vehicle. They also documented that the two front wheels have bends also associated with a known defect in this model vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 8, 2026WheelsODI 11762744

Steering

19 reports2 related recalls
“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. I have not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer; nor had it inspected by any other party. The message in the dash did not appear until the component had failed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 20, 2025SteeringODI 11688587

Electrical system

4 reports
“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 (on the Infotainment System) while placing my vehicle in reverse-which is very useful when having to place the vehicle in reverse. I personally believe that during the period (2023 thru most of 2024) in which my Infotainment System was not working properly, that my safety and/or the safety of others was placed at risk due to being unable to use/view the rearview camera while placing my car in reverse. In August of 2024, I reached out to Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center (by writing a letter) re: this matter and requesting financial assistance to repair my Infotainment System. I submitted verification with my letter, that the matter I was writing about was "a well known issue/problem" as reported by Corvette Magazine (which I subscribe to) and with computer prints/verification(s) of discussions in Corvette Enthusiasts internet chat rooms, whereby…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 12, 2024Electrical system, Unknown or other, Visibility/wiperODI 11624880

Fuel/propulsion system

3 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 1, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11640069

Electronic stability control (esc)

3 reports
“I WAS NOTIFIED BY MY ON-STAR THAT MY VEHICLE WAS ON A RECALL, REGARDING THE EPS ELECIRONIC POWER STEERING COULD BE LOSS AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 19, 2019Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11221352

Engine

3 reports
“MY CORVETTE IS A Z06 THAT IS DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR TRACK USE. WHEN I USE IT ON TRACK IT OVERHEATS AND GOES INTO LIMP MODE AFTER ABOUT 15 MINS. SOMETIMES THE POWER STEER FAULTS MAKING IT DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO CONTROL THE CAR. I DO NOT USE IT REGULARLY ON THE STREET.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 12, 2017Steering, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11033140
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.