2022 Chevrolet CORVETTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
9,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 20 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 15.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 6; Power Train: 5; Unknown Or Other: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Structure: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2022: 9; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 5; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11446203 · 2022-01-04 (January 4, 2022)
Shifting luggage during a left turn caused the remote front trunk saftey switch inside the trunk to be depressed and open the front trunk, this was at low speed in my neighborhood, no damage or issues occurred, however if this had happened at higher speeds, the front trunk lid could have caused loss of visibility if the lid had completely opened.
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Owner report 11456433 · 2022-03-12 (March 12, 2022)
Receiving error message "Side Detection Temporarily Unavailable"
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Owner report 11457405 · 2022-03-19 (March 19, 2022)
On Wednesday March 16, I was driving my 2022 C8 Corvette with only 450 miles on it. I stopped a red light and the car stalled out. I didn't think anything of it and push to start it up again and it started as i continued to drive I approached another red light and as I stopped at it the car shut off and again and wouldn't start back up, as I pushed the start button I smelled smoke and I stop trying to start the car. Oil pressure gauge was reading 0 pressure and flashing red. A notification came across the dash board indicating engine failure an…
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Owner report 11459628 · 2022-04-04 (April 4, 2022)
Transmission died after only 1400 miles, vehicle is brand new and I’m concerned about the transmission dying after only a few miles on a $110k car, already took it to a Chevy dealer and confirmed it was the transmission and needed to be changed, warranty will cover it this time
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Owner report 11462698 · 2022-04-29 (April 29, 2022)
April 26, 2022 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL General Motors 300 Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 RE: Request for Informal Dispute Resolution/Buy back Vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Date of purchase: 4/2/2022 Dealership of purchase: Southern Chevrolet Alexandria, LA Mileage at purchase: 26 Mileage upon return: 105 I am writing this letter to inform you of problems that I am experiencing with the above referenced vehicle; which was purchased new from Southern Chevrolet 5845 Coliseum Blvd Alexandria, LA 71301. As mentioned ab…
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Owner report 11475347 · 2022-07-22 (July 22, 2022)
This 2022 Corvette is dangerous and could kill someone on the highway the Fronk or front storage area opens up the front hood automatically while driving this car. The car can just sit in the garage the fronk storage area opens up automatically by itself. Walk by the car lights start flashing touch the car lights flash etc. It also appears to be an electrical problem with the car. I noticed in 2020 people complained that who owned new Corvettes they were having similar problems with the front hood opening up while driving down the highway. This…
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Owner report 11478239 · 2022-08-08 (August 8, 2022)
When headlights are in AUTO mode (i.e. headlights off in sunlight and daytime running lights on, and headlights on in darkness), they will go in and out from on to off doesn't matter weather it is bright sunlight or darkness, and in darkness the headlights will sometimes turn totally off - there is no consistency as to when this happens. This could be a very hazardous condition especially when driving at night and the headlights turn off. I have taken the car to a Chevrolet dealer for repair and a ambient light sensor has been ordered, however …
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Owner report 11484136 · 2022-09-12 (September 12, 2022)
Took the car in for inspection after noticing a greasy substance on the bottom panels when changing the oil. I was informed by the dealer that a cracked transmission housing up top was spraying the oil out and it was dripping down, the car is 7 month old and the transmission case cracked because of porous metal castings I was told which is a known issue already by GM.
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Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V091000 · Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Reported: 2022-02-17 (February 17, 2022)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212351320.
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