2016 Chevrolet Corvette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette, 3% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the structure of the dashboard had started to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,027.”
NHTSA complaint #11616652, filed 2024-09, 50,027 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was leakage of air on the front passenger side. After opening the convertible top, the front driver side had a leakage of air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than four times, but the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified several times and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 01/06/2017 consumer stated air leak from convertible top/windows or doors. Updated 7/13/18”
NHTSA complaint #10928782, filed 2016-11, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2006 | 59 | 16% |
| 2005 | 53 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 16% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
59 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology