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All cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2023

2023 Chevrolet Corvette. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index64100 = average car
Complaints26NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold34,354U.S. model year
Per 100K sold76complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain27%
Electrical23%
Brakes15%
Wipers & visibility12%
Backup camera8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2613211

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 25V536000 Aug 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.

Manufacturer communications 652

Chevy filed 652 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Corvette C RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNot AvailableNot Available

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.5L 8-cylAuto (S8)RWD12 / 21 / 15Premium$5,150
6.2L 8-cylAuto (S8)RWD16 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

192 videos about the 2020–2025 Chevrolet Corvette, 154.2M views.

TopicVideosViews
Transmission & shifter1155K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20201152421,627Body structure
202125833,042Transmission & drivetrain
2022391837,510Electrical
2023642634,354Transmission & drivetrain
2024732133,331Fuel system
2025–1124,533Seats

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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