2027 Chevrolet Corvette
Sports car · 2010–2027
Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2020Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2010–2013, 2025More problems; check the recalls were done
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.
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
2027 Corvette trims
| Stingray Coupe | Stingray Convertible | Grand Sport Coupe | Grand Sport Convertible | Grand Sport X Coupe | Grand Sport X Convertible | Z06 Coupe | Z06 Convertible | ZR1 Coupe | ZR1 Convertible | ZR1X Coupe | ZR1X Convertible | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated steering wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Features from Chevrolet's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. "—": 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…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayLane centeringBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsHeated steering wheelRemote start
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.