The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2013
2013 Chevrolet Corvette. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,600 and 33,000 miles. Median 11,440, from 21 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel system | 42% |
| Airbags | 17% |
| Body structure | 8% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 8% |
| Engine | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1437
Chevy filed 1437 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or…
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to inspect the upper valve body to…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 21 / 17 | Premium | $4,550 |
| 7.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
198 videos about the 2005–2013 Chevrolet Corvette, 51.2M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 2 | 178K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 160K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 2 | 128K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 95K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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