Is Your 2022 Corvette Too Loud?

A recall has been issued in Australia for the 2022 Chevy Corvette by GMSV because the vehicle is too loud to comply with Australian noise regulations.

According to the recall notice, the recall applies to all variants of the Chevy Corvette from the 2022 model year. The date of the notice is May 22nd, 2023.

Affected Chevy Corvette units have a manufacturing defect that makes their drive-by exhaust sound louder than the level allowed by Australian Design Rule 83/00 (ADR 83/00). Vehicles louder than the limits set by this rule are not allowed because of the contribution they make to "community noise" levels.

The total number of affected 2022 Chevy Corvette units is 106 vehicles. GM dealerships in Australia and New Zealand can provide service for the affected vehicles free of charge. The fix consists of updating the software of the Vette's engine control module.

The current Australian recall of the 2022 Chevy Corvette is not the first such recall issued for the model year. A total of 109 units were also recalled in October 2022 for non-compliant lighting. According to the recall report, setting the primary light switch to automatic caused the primary headlamps, taillights, parking lamps, and license plate lamps to switch on in daylight.

As a reminder, Australian right-hand-drive 2022 Corvette models are equipped with the same naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine as U.S. models, developing 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission transmits the output to the rear wheels.

Starting MSRP for the 2022 Chevy Corvette Coupe was set at $160,500 AUD in Australia and $169,990 NZD in New Zealand, with the Convertible priced at $15,000 more. The 2023 Corvette Stingray received a $15,000 price hike compared to the 2022 model year, with prices ranging as high as $190,000 AUD for the Convertible model.

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Source: Rhian Hunt - GM Authority

Posted 6/2/23