2015 Chevrolet Corvette: Problems & Reliability
CAUTION2015 Chevrolet Corvette: CAUTION — 65 owner complaints, 1.4× the Corvette median year by raw count; top issue: powertrain / transmission (18 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.26, where 1.00 is a typical Corvette year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60. 55% 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
65
NHTSA complaints
1.4×
vs. median Corvette year
1,819
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2015 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Powertrain / transmission leads a spread-out record, named in 28% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2015 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 18 | 28% |
| Wheels | 12 | 18% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 8 | 12% |
| Engine | 8 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 8% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015, reported between Sep 17, 2014 and Jul 10, 2017.
2015 Chevrolet Corvette service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 1,819 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2015 — more than the 853 of the median Corvette year from 2014 to 2025. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (359), powertrain / transmission (279), engine & cooling (194). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2015 vs. the year before and after
From the 2014 to the 2015, owner complaints held roughly level (64 → 65). The 2016 that followed rose 62% (65 → 105), so the 2015 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Corvette | SOLID | 64 | 1,984 | 5 | — |
| 2015 (this page) | CAUTION | 65 | 1,819 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Corvette | SOLID | 105 | 1,458 | 2 | — |
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 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Powertrain / transmission (18 complaints on the 2015): 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.
Wheels (12 complaints on the 2015): check for bent rims and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Fuel / propulsion system (8 complaints on the 2015): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Engine (8 complaints on the 2015): 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.
Electrical system (5 complaints on the 2015): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
2015 Chevrolet Corvette: CAUTION — 65 owner complaints, 1.4× the Corvette median year by raw count; top issue: powertrain / transmission (18 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.26, where 1.00 is a typical Corvette year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette are powertrain / transmission (18, 28%), wheels (12, 18%), fuel / propulsion system (8, 12%). The manufacturer has 1,819 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently 17V437000 (Jul 10, 2017, air bags); 16V651000 (Sep 8, 2016, air bags); 15V031000 (Jan 26, 2015, 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 2015 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.