Model year guide

2016 Chevrolet Corvette

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.

2016 Chevrolet Corvette — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints103
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$59,054

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2016 Chevrolet Corvette recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #16V651000 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. I…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, C…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V437000 · 10/07/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cad…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Chevrolet Corvette common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2016 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,088

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Low
$43,999
Typical price
$59,054
High
$75,830

From 16 comparable 2016 Chevrolet Corvette listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,440
Depreciation (5 yrs)$21,200
Total$41,640
Per mile$0.56

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($59,054) with the same model 5 model-years older ($37,859), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Chevrolet Corvette trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium 2LZ w/Z06 · Standard 1LT · Preferred 2LT · Premium 3LT w/Z51 · Standard 1LZ w/Z06 · Preferred 2LT w/Z51 · Preferred 2LZ w/Z06 · Standard 1LT w/Z51
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl

2016 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles on record

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2016 Chevrolet Corvette — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are wheels, power train, steering.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette at about 19 mpg combined (15 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Comparable 2016 Chevrolet Corvette listings run roughly $43,999–$75,830, typically around $59,054 (from 16 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.