Chevrolet Corvette years to avoid
More than twice the Corvette's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Corvette years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Corvette problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system1,165
- Steering1,097
- Wheels558
- Electrical494
- Transmission373
- Brakes336
- Engine310
- Lights308
- Driver assistance297
- Body217
- Airbags215
- Seat belts106
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 22 | Fuel system | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 27 | Transmission | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 92 | 21 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 84 | 13 | Transmission | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 84 | 34 | Body | 1,100 | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 55 | 148 | Wheels | 7,953 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 84 | 51 | Wheels | 10,000 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 33 | 257 | Wheels | 14,000 | 4 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 67 | 105 | Wheels | 15,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 71 | 65 | Transmission | 12,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 67 | 64 | Fuel system | 8,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 76 | 82 | Fuel system | 18,500 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 83 | 56 | Fuel system | 25,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 75 | 85 | Fuel system | 28,900 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 73 | 84 | Fuel system | 37,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 54 | 151 | Fuel system | 39,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 541 | Fuel system | 49,035 | 0 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 25 | 341 | Fuel system | 43,000 | 2 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 18 | 365 | Lights | 37,500 | 5 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 533 | Driver assistance | 40,000 | 6 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 41 | 217 | Fuel system | 33,200 | 2 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 65 | 85 | Steering | 31,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2002 | 53 | 157 | Steering | 43,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 41 | 205 | Steering | 42,000 | 1 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 278 | Steering | 39,000 | 2 | 15 | |
| 1999 | - | 308 | Steering | 45,000 | 2 | 14 | |
| 1998 | - | 399 | Steering | 46,140 | 2 | 12 | |
| 1997 | - | 153 | Steering | 42,400 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1996 | - | 43 | Electrical | 100,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1995 | - | 32 | Acceleration | 94,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1994 | - | 29 | Brakes | 92,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1993 | - | 22 | Acceleration | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1992 | - | 7 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 24 | Seat belts | 95,900 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1990 | - | 34 | Airbags | 59,998 | 2 | 2 |
Recalls 36
Chevrolet Corvette warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Corvette
What years of the Chevrolet Corvette should you avoid?
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2017. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Corvette's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 541, mostly about fuel system and lights.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Corvette?
2020, 2018 and 2012 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (34, 51 and 56).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Corvette?
Fuel system, with 1,165 complaints across all years, followed by steering (1,097) and wheels (558).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Corvette have?
36 recalls between 1990 and 2025. The 2005 model year has the most, with 6.
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