Chevrolet Corvette Rear Half-Shaft Missing Ball Bearings

NHTSA campaign 22V091000 · Reported Feb 17, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V091000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 17, 2022
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Part affected	Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Corvette vehicles because the rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings. This can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly lose the power that drives the wheels while you are driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer, or call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V091000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2021 Chevrolet Corvette
2022 Chevrolet Corvette

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.