The Lemon Index
201620187th generation (C7)
184 owner complaints, first 3 years 16–19 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
What breaks most on the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette
- Steering rack / power steering8 complaintsmostly at 8,000–9,500 miles (13,000–15,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 5,800 and 19,000 miles (9,400–31,000 km) (the middle half of the 166 complaints, of all 184 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V175000 (steering), 19V086000 (steering) and 17V437000 (airbags) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
- Is the stability-control light off on a test drive?
- Chevy sent dealers 1271 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chevy's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 184 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 19K miles (9K to 31K km) on the car (166 of all 184 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Wheels bent and cracked this is a reoccurring problem. Cracked wheels could present a safety problem. Situation verified on tuesday may 7th 2019
2017 Chevrolet Corvette owner · NHTSA complaint 11208221
More owner reports
Passenger side rear wheel cracked, front driver side wheel cracked, cracks found when I took car to shop for leaking tire
NHTSA complaint 11311228
My wheels have developed cracks under normal use within 2000 miles of new. These leaks have resulted in air loss.
NHTSA complaint 11330498
Fixes owners look up most.
From 199 YouTube videos · 84.9M views · 2014–2019 Chevrolet Corvette
What owners say one repair costs on YouTube
Most-watched topics
- Lifters, AFM & cam phasers94K views
All about the C7 Corvette AFM and why its a problemC&S Corvettes · 94K views
Before you buy, watch
The Ultimate C7 Corvette Buyer's Guide!Cars, Costs and Technology · 276K views
Daily Driving a C7 Corvette for 3 Months! (Review, Problems, Etc.)Trawick Garage · 152K views
Should you BUY a sale priced 2019 C7 Corvette Grand Sport or WAIT for the C8?Raiti's Rides · 134K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2017 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1271 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 4
- Steering · recall issued 2025
The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
- Steering · recall issued 2019
The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
- Airbags · recall issued 2017
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
Show all 4 recalls
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Chevrolet Corvette recall, all years · All Chevrolet recalls
Safety
Crash test details
| 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 |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,950–$4,700 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 6.2L 8-cyl.
Every Chevrolet Corvette year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 3 older years (1997–1999, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 22 Chevrolet Corvette years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew about 7 times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 655; 100 is average, lower is better). The Chevrolet Corvette year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2021.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wheels (88%), steering (7%) and stability control (2%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette have?
4 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette get?
16 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Corvette problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 5,800 and 19,000 miles (9,400–31,000 km) (the middle half of the 166 complaints, of all 184 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2017 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette cost in fuel a year?
About $3,950 to $4,700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette have?
6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Corvette year is better than the 2017?
Nearby, the 2015 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2021 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works