Every 2016 Chevrolet Corvette recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 17V437000
Oct 7, 2017Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Full recall details for 17V437000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V651000
Aug 9, 2016Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Full recall details for 16V651000 →
2016 Chevrolet Corvette complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette, reporting 1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,463 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Wheels59
- Fuel/Propulsion System14
- Power Train12
- Electrical System6
- Engine6
- Steering5
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (539)
- Electrical System (256)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (190)
- Power Train (186)
- Engine (152)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (84)
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What people reported
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“My vehicle is covered by GM Special Warranty 17469 which relates to cracks and fuel leaks at the primary fuel pump module flange. It caught fire while driving at a high performance driver's education event at Barber Motorsports Park and was denied coverage due to it having modifications.”
2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTEMay 14, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11661069
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT ABRUPTLY PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THEM. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS BY THE AIR BAG.”
2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTENov 7, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11044143
“The system that was affected was the power steering. As I was driving home doing residential speeds, I noticed a message pop up in my heads up display "Power Steering, Drive with Caution" as I selected okay, the steering wheel became very stiff.”
2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTESep 18, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765167
“Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. Experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving. Loss of power steering persists until ignition recycling (stop, put car in park, turn ignition off, turn ignition back on), which seems to clear it.”
2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTEDec 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11702949
“I would be driving and get a notification in the panel that says power steering is out and to drive with care. It is extremely difficult to drive my vehicle, with no power steering. I would just be driving, and I would get the notification that power steering is out.”
2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTEOct 13, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11693203
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