Reliable Auto DB

2023 Chevrolet Corvette reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette has 25 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 6 per year. That is about even with the other Corvette years here. Their median is 7 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Fuel system, gasoline.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette
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Complaints

25

Per year

6

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 25), then Electrical system (6) and Service brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 3 that report a fire, 2 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Corvette has 21 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2024 has 21 complaints, 7 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

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 2023 Chevrolet Corvette. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Fuel system, gasoline 2025-08-21 · NHTSA campaign 25V536000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.
Remedy Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.

Complaints by component (25 total)

Powertrain
7
Electrical system
6
Service brakes
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Engine
2
Back-over prevention
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seat belts
1
Speed control
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

3

Injury reports

2

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

2202252023420248202562026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My windshield is defective. It is flaking and pieces are coming off of it. It’s a safety issue to me. It’s distracting my vision and it’s right in the vision where I look out the windshield. It’s not rock chips. It’s…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-09-16
  • "While driving normally, I was in the middle of a busy highway/intersection when the vehicle suddenly lost power and came to a complete stop. The vehicle shut itself off without warning, leaving the Corvette disabled in…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-08-08
  • "At 23000 miles the right rear wheel cracked. I have a 2023 Corvette stingray HTC with the 20" wheels. The option code for this original GM wheel is Q8Q, "20" rear carbon flash painted aluminum wheels with machined…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-07-16
  • "While driving the vehicle in a NYC highway at approximately 45 mph the transmission shifted into neutral causing the vehicle to decelerate gradually resulting in near rear end collision. The vehicle transmission will…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-05-18
  • "Component/System: Fuel System – Fuel Filler / Left-Side Radiator and Cooling Fan Assembly (subject to NHTSA Recall 25V536). What happened: On June 15, 2024, I was refueling my 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at a BP gas…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-03-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2023 Chevrolet Corvette C 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
Corvette 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $3400
Corvette Z06 5.5L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 12 21 15 MPG $5300
Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero 5.5L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 12 19 14 MPG $5700

Specs and fitment

C8, 2020–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette has 25 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 6 per year. That is about even with the other Corvette years here. Their median is 7 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Fuel system, gasoline.

What are common problems with a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 25), then Electrical system (6) and Service brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 3 that report a fire, 2 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Corvette has 21 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2024 has 21 complaints, 7 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

Has the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette been recalled?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 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.