Chevrolet Corvette years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Corvette years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 41 (256 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 2 (from 12 complaints), 2012 at 3 (from 56 complaints), and 2022 at 4 (from 21 complaints). The Chevrolet Corvette 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, 219 of 256 complaints name Wheels.
Data as of .
2021
2012
2022
2025–26
Chevrolet Corvette reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Corvette. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15.8 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 16 |
| 2024 → | 7 | 21 | 2 | Electrical system | 16.8 |
| 2023 → | 6 | 25 | 1 | Powertrain | 16 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 4 | 21 | 1 | Powertrain | 19 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 2 | 12 | 2 | Powertrain | 19 |
| 2020 → | 7 | 34 | 4 | Structure | 19 |
| 2019 → | 36 | 148 | 1 | Wheels | 16.8 |
| 2018 → | 14 | 51 | 1 | Wheels | 17.8 |
| 2017 → Most | 41 | 256 | 4 | Wheels | 18 |
| 2016 → | 9 | 104 | 2 | Wheels | 18.8 |
| 2015 → | 6 | 65 | 5 | Powertrain | 18.8 |
| 2014 → | 7 | 61 | 5 | Fuel and propulsion system | 20.5 |
| 2013 → | 5 | 82 | 0 | Fuel and propulsion system | 18 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 3 | 56 | 1 | Fuel and propulsion system | 18 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 5W-30 (dexos1)
- Tire size
- 245/40R18 (front common); staggered rears 275/35R18 to 335/25R20 front / 275/35R18 to 335/25R20 (staggered; trim-dependent) rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 11V-491 covers certain 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette coupe vehicles: a hatchback/liftgate hinge attachment concern is described in the campaign summary; dealers repair per the published remedy. Confirm the VIN against NHTSA before assuming coverage—this generation's US catalog window in this site is short (2012-2013).
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- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 5W-30 (Stingray); 0W-40 (Z06 where specified) · 7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R18 to 245/35R19 (front; trim-dependent) front / 285/35R19 to 335/25R20 (rear staggered; trim-dependent) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-086 and the expanded recall 25V-175 cover certain 2017 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles among other GM models: the electric power steering assist system may fail, increasing steering effort. Dealers replace the EPS module as needed.
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-40 (dexos1) · 7.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/35R19 (front common) front / 305/30R20 (rear common; trim-dependent) rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 20V-581 covers certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles: the driver's seat-belt retractor may not lock as intended in a crash; dealers replace the driver-side retractor. Campaign 20V-489 covers certain 2020 Corvettes that can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched despite warnings; dealers update body-control software to limit speed when the hood is unlatched and modify key-fob hood-release behavior. Campaign 20V-588 covers certain 2020 Corvettes (with other GM models) where electronic brake-boost sensor contamination can interrupt assist so extra pedal force is required; dealers replace the electronic brake-boost module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 2 (from 12 complaints), 2012 at 3 (from 56 complaints), and 2022 at 4 (from 21 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Corvette year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 41 (256 complaints). On the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, 219 of 256 complaints name Wheels.
How do Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Corvette years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Corvette 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
When did the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette debut?
The C8 generation launched for the 2020 model year with a mid-engine layout.
What oil does a C8 Chevrolet Corvette take?
C8 US notes list 0W-40 (dexos1); earlier C7 Stingray notes often list 5W-30.
What body styles does the Chevrolet Corvette offer?
US Corvette generations on this site include coupe and convertible body styles.