The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2018
2018 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 5,722 and 16,700 miles. Median 10,000, from 41 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 |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 89% |
| Brakes | 4% |
| Body structure | 2% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 2% |
| Steering | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
25V175000 Mar 2025 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
Manufacturer communications 1010
Chevy filed 1010 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 18038 - Service Update
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic
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 |
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 7-spd | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 15 / 25 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 7-spd | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S8) | RWD | 13 / 23 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
199 videos about the 2014–2019 Chevrolet Corvette, 84.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Lifters, AFM & cam phasers | 1 | 94K |
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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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