The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 8 of 27 complaints (30%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 21 in 2022 to 27 in 2023.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 27
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,300–$5,550
- Combined MPG
- 14–19
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Two Seaters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,050 | 4,050 | 3,300–5,550 | 4,050–5,550 | 4,050–5,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 19 | 19 | 14–19 | 14–19 | 14–19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15 / 27 | 16 / 24 | 12–16 / 19–24 | 12–16 / 19–25 | 12–16 / 18–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 467 | 478 | 480–631 | 472–631 | 471–637 | |
| Complaints filed | 13 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 8 of 27 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette get?
EPA rates it 14–19 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA estimates $3,300–$5,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters | 16 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 19 mpg (high) | $3,300 (low) | 480 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 12 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | $5,150 | 597 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 12 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | $5,550 (high) | 631 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.