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2021 Chevrolet

Corvette

Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years
2021 Chevrolet Corvette (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

2022 photoErmellCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
495
Power to weight
0.147 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.89
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
3/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
13 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN41%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 17 total.

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

536 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6215C

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a customer vehicle with this concern, to perform the steps listed and should be able to reprogram the module and correct this.

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A

    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

  • Apr 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6507

    This PI communicates information on a SPS programming issue causing Serial Data Authentication Configuration to fail.

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 31, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP5781D

    This Preliminary information communicates that characterizing certain parts is no longer required, the service instruction was changed but technicians are still trying to perform the function causing further confusion.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • and 528 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.