2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 1
- Fires 0
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 8 | 23.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 4 | 11.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 11.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | 11.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 8.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 5.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 5.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 2.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 2.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 41.2% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V461000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V489000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V581000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V588000 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V461000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module (BCM) to allow the release switch to always work, free of charge. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202309350.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V489000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module to limit the vehicle speed to 26 mph when the hood is not completely closed and latched, free of charge. In addition, the operation of the hood release on the key fob will be modified to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent hood release actuations. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202311160.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V581000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202307690.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V588000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.