2013 Chevrolet Corvette reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette holds 82 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Corvette years here — under the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (46 of 82), then Air bags (10) and Engine (8). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.
The 2012 Corvette has 56 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2014 has 61 complaints, 7 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (82 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Just recently I noticed that the leather on my dashboard has started to become unglued. My concern is 1) this is a defect that is common to not only C6 corvette modes (mine) but to C7 (google it on the internet) and…"
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"Having a strong smell of gasoline in my garage after filling. After the garage had aired out the next morning the same strong smell. There no warning lights"
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"Fuel tank leaking Gas smell"
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"Strong smell of fuel after parking the car in the garage. Inspection by the dealership confirmed the fuel pump assembly is leaking. The car was left for replacement of the fuel pump assembly due to the strong…"
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"My Corvette c6 model has had a longterm issue with the left fuel pump, which I was not made aware of by the local dealership servicing my vehicle or the manufacturer, General Motors. I recently discovered the fuel pump…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Corvette | 6.2L, 8-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG | $4700 |
| Corvette | 6.2L, 8-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG | $3400 |
| Corvette | 6.2L, 8-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG | $3600 |
| Corvette | 7L, 8-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG | $4450 |
Specs and fitment
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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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette holds 82 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Corvette years here — under the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (46 of 82), then Air bags (10) and Engine (8). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 Corvette has 56 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2014 has 61 complaints, 7 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.