The Lemon Index
202220248th generation (C8)
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2023 Chevrolet Corvette hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
26 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–19 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 25V536000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
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 26 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 →
Fixes owners look up most.
From 192 YouTube videos · 154.2M views · 2020–2025 Chevrolet Corvette
What owners say one repair costs on YouTube
Most-watched topics
- Transmission & shifter155K views
We Have to Replace the Transmission On our 2022 Corvette C8!!!vTuned garage · 155K views
Before you buy, watch
My early problems with C8 Corvette Z06 ownership & making it sound BETTER THAN A FERRARI!Hoovies Garage · 572K views
A C8 Corvette Now Costs LESS Than a Toyota Highlander: But Should You Buy One?The Fast Lane Car · 324K views
2020 C8 Corvette Problems - Ex-Engineer Speaks OutRevMatchTV · 117K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2023 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
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2025
Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.
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 $3,150–$5,700 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
Every Chevrolet Corvette year. 2023 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 2023 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about two-thirds as many complaints as the average car per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 64; 100 is average). 2023 is one of the better years of a model that draws 1.5× the average car's complaints. The Chevrolet Corvette year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2021.
What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (27%), electrical (23%) and brakes (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette have?
1 safety recall (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette get?
14 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette cost in fuel a year?
About $3,150 to $5,700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette have?
5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Corvette year is better than the 2023?
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