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Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012CAREFULSerious complaints 1.7× usual, mostly fuel system and air bags Extended coverage
47 serious complaints of 56, the most about fuel system (28) and air bags (10); per car on the road, 1.7× this model's usual year. 1 recall.
What owners report
“Purchased my 2012 Corvette Grand Sport used on 06/08/2023 and the first night parked in my garage noticed a seriously strong fuel smell. Have run down to half tank and parked it again and still have the strong smell. Dropped off at my local Chevrolet dealer for inspection. Research shows this is a common issue with this model year.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Jun 2023
“Airbag light intermittently comes on and goes off whilst driving. Per GM, they will not say whether the airbag will or will NOT deploy while the light is on. There is a TSB for the issue, but it only last 10 years past the in-service date. When safety is affected, there should be no limit on time to have remedied.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jun 2022
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage On some 2005-2013 model year Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (RPO MM6, MZ6, MH3 or ME2), the clutch system may fail if unapproved fluids are used to service the system or if a high-pressure pulse occurs during a clutch self-adjustment event. 14717 - Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-832, Sep 2015)
- Extended coverage Some vehicles may have a condition where a fuel odor is detected, fuel droplets appear below the left-hand fuel tank with fuel gauge level above 1/2, or a malfunction indicator lamp illuminates due to a leak path in the left-hand fuel pump module flange. 15682 - Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-2526, Jul 2016)
- Extended coverage When the seat is moved forward or back, the connector may be dragged along the carpet, pulling terminals loose or pulling the connector apart. Special Coverage. (15643, Apr 2016)
- Repair program After the wire is repeatedly bent, it can fracture and separate. Dealers are to install a jumper wire. (14203, Dec 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
56 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features
Every Corvette year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 6.2L 8-cyl; 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged; 7.0L 8-cyl · Drive: RWD
2012 Corvette trims
| Custom 4LT | Grand Sport 1LT | Grand Sport 2LT | Grand Sport 3LT | Grand Sport 4LT | Preferred 2LT | Premium 3LT | Standard 1LT | Z06 Custom 3LZ | Z06 Premium 2LZ | Z06 Standard 1LZ | ZR1 Custom 3ZR | ZR1 Standard 1ZR |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.5L 8-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl turbo 6.2L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 2 | Power train (1) | — |
| 2025 | 5.5L 8-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl turbo 6.2L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 10 | Seats (2) | Yes |
| 2024 | 5.5L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 21 | Fuel/propulsion system (6) | Yes |
| 2023 | 5.5L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 25 | Power train (7) | Yes |
| 2022 | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 19 mpg | — | 1 | 21 | Electrical system (7) | Yes |
| 2021 | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 19 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 13 | Power train (7) | Yes |
| 2020 | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 19 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 34 | Structure (10) | Yes |
| 2019 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 15–19 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 148 | Wheels (124) | Yes |
| 2018 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–19 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 51 | Wheels (45) | Yes |
| 2017 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–19 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 256 | Wheels (224) | Yes |
| 2016 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 104 | Wheels (59) | Yes |
| 2015 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 65 | Power train (18) | No |
| 2014 | 6.2L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 20–21 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 62 | Fuel/propulsion system (11) | No |
| 2013 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 7.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 82 | Fuel/propulsion system (46) | No |
| 2012 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 7.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–19 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 56 | Fuel/propulsion system (28) | No |
| 2011 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 7.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 16–19 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 85 | Fuel/propulsion system (48) | No |
| 2010 | 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 7.0L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 16–19 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 84 | Fuel/propulsion system (44) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Corvette 2016–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE E-RAY C HEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE E-RAY 2 DR HEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE C N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 C N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 2 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette Stringray 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 21 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 21 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 1 | 25 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 1 | 25 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 13 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 34 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 34 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 148 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 148 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 51 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 51 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 256 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 256 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 104 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 104 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 65 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 65 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 62 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 62 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 82 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 82 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 79 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 79 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 56 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 56 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 52 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 52 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 85 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 85 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 85 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 84 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR Convertible w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 84 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 84 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 84 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2026 | Corvette E-Ray | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2026 | Corvette Z06 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 15 |
| 2026 | Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 14 |
| 2026 | Corvette ZR1 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2026 | Corvette ZR1X | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2025 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2025 | Corvette E-Ray | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2025 | Corvette Z06 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 14 |
| 2025 | Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 14 |
| 2025 | Corvette ZR1 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2024 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2024 | Corvette E-RAY | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2024 | Corvette Z06 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 15 |
| 2024 | Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 14 |
| 2023 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2023 | Corvette Z06 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 15 |
| 2023 | Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 14 |
| 2022 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2021 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2020 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| 2019 | Corvette | Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
18–19 |
| 2019 | Corvette Z06 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
17 |
| 2019 | Corvette ZR1 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
15 |
| 2018 | Corvette | Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
| 2017 | Corvette | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
| 2016 | Corvette | Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–21 |
| 2015 | Corvette | Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–21 |
| 2014 | Corvette | Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
20–21 |
| 2013 | Corvette | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
17–19 |
| 2012 | Corvette | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
17–19 |
| 2011 | Corvette | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
| 2010 | Corvette | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.