2014 Chevrolet Corvette: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2014 Chevrolet Corvette: SOLID — 64 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~12 years on the road; top issue: fuel / propulsion system (13 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 1.14, where 1.00 is a typical Corvette year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). 59% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2014–2025 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
64
NHTSA complaints
1.14
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Corvette year)
1,984
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2014 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Fuel / propulsion system leads a spread-out record, named in 20% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2014 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel / propulsion system | 13 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 17% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 9 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 13% |
| Steering | 6 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014, reported between Jun 6, 2014 and Jul 10, 2017.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 1,984 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2014 — more than the 853 of the median Corvette year from 2014 to 2025. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (407), powertrain / transmission (226), engine & cooling (203). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2014 vs. the year before and after
The 2015 that followed held roughly level (64 → 65).
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 (this page) | SOLID | 64 | 1,984 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Corvette | CAUTION | 65 | 1,819 | 5 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chevrolet Corvette years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2014 Chevrolet Corvette
Fuel / propulsion system (13 complaints on the 2014): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Powertrain / transmission (9 complaints on the 2014): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (8 complaints on the 2014): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Steering (6 complaints on the 2014): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Engine (5 complaints on the 2014): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
2014 Chevrolet Corvette: SOLID — 64 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~12 years on the road; top issue: fuel / propulsion system (13 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 1.14, where 1.00 is a typical Corvette year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette are fuel / propulsion system (13, 20%), unknown or other (11, 17%), powertrain / transmission (9, 14%). The manufacturer has 1,984 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently 17V437000 (Jul 10, 2017, air bags); 16V651000 (Sep 8, 2016, air bags); 14V377000 (Jun 26, 2014, suspension). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.