The Lemon Index
2018
20207th generation (C7)
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 17,988 in the U.S. in 2019 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 117 complaints in its first 3 years.
117 owner complaints, first 3 years 15–19 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2019 Ford Mustang 652019 Chevrolet Camaro 282019 Dodge Challenger 49
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,100 and 14,000 miles (6,600–23,000 km) (the middle half of the 98 complaints, of all 117 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 recall 18V360000 (airbags) done? 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?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
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 117 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.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 14K miles (7K to 23K km) on the car (98 of all 117 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
I have a cracked right rear wheel on my car. It is cracked in two places on the inner rim. The wheel is also warped. The wheel is leaking air from my tire, therefore making it unsafe to drive.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette owner · NHTSA complaint 11277482
More owner reports
Bent left front wheel. This occurred with no other visible damage and I have not hit any pot holes or road debris.
NHTSA complaint 11245024
Cracked left rear wheel rim inner edge requiring wheel replacement
NHTSA complaint 11196092
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 2019 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.
Recalls 1
- Airbags · recall issued 2018
Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state.
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–$5,300 (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. 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
We can't score it: only 17,988 were sold in the U.S. in 2019 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 117 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wheels (94%), steering (3%) and transmission & drivetrain (3%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette get?
15 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Corvette problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,100 and 14,000 miles (6,600–23,000 km) (the middle half of the 98 complaints, of all 117 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 3% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette cost in fuel a year?
About $3,950 to $5,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have?
6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Corvette year is better than the 2019?
Nearby, the 2021 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
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