2013 Chevrolet CORVETTE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet CORVETTE has 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (52% of all complaints), specifically: constant fresh fuel fumes filling the car and the garage. not recongnized by the dealer..

1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

48 complaints

52%

• CONSTANT FRESH FUEL FUMES FILLING THE CAR AND THE GARAGE. NOT RECONGNIZED BY THE DEALER.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. AFTER THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL CAP CLICKED CLOSED; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT CLOSED AND COULD BE LIFTED WITHOUT APPLYING ANY PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL
• STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF CAR. FUEL LEAKS FROM FITTING AT TOP OF FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY IN LEFT SIDE TANK. MANY OF US CORVETTE FORUM OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THERE'S EVEN A YOU-TUBE VIDEO SHOWING WHERE THE "CRACK" OCCURS. NOT ACCEPTABLE TO HAVE TO REPAIR THIS AFTER ONLY 3 YEARS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CONSTANT FRESH FUEL FUMES FILLING THE CAR AND THE GARAGE. NOT RECONGNIZED BY THE DEALER.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

10 complaints

11%

• AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON MOST OF THE TIME. DID A SEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
• INDICATOR LIGHT WARNING THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING BEGAN APPEARING INTERMITTENTLY. IT SEEMS TO COME ON AND OFF WHILE HITTING BUMPS OR BY READJUSTING THE SEAT BELT. *TR
• THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARS EVERY TIME I START THE CAR AND ILLUMINATES RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON MOST OF THE TIME. DID A SEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

8 complaints

• CENTER CONSOLE ON 2013 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT GRAND GETS VERY HOT WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN HALF HOUR. *TR
• THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL SITUATIONS WITH THE CORVETTE LS7 ENGINE THAT RESULTED IN DROPPED VALVES AND BLOWN ENGINES. MY SOURCE IS THE CORVETTE FORUM WHERE SEVERAL OWNERS HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM. THE FAULTY VALVE GUIDES HAVE BEEN TRACED BACK TO THE ENGINE HEAD SUPPLIER . WHEN THE VALVE DROPS THE ENGINE ST
• 2013 CHEVY CORVETTE VALVE GUIDE OUT OF SPEC AFTER 4000 MILES.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CENTER CONSOLE ON 2013 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT GRAND GETS VERY HOT WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN HALF HOUR. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

5 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE'S OIL WAS BEING CHANGED AT SUBURBAN CHEVROLET (36936 US-26, SANDY, OR 97055), THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE THREADS ON THE STUD BOLTS ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD STRETCHED, FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT DISCOUNT TIRE TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TWO REAR OEM WHEELS HAD HAIRLINE FRACTURES ON THE INSIDE BARRELS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. THREE YEARS LATER, THE TI
• I BOUGHT THIS USED CORVETTE BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2015. AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR I NOTICED VIBRATION PROBLEM AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MILES PER HOUR. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ONLY SHAKING ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE CAR WAS PHYSICALLY VIBRATING AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. I COULDN

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE'S OIL WAS BEING CHANGED AT SUBURBAN CHEVROLET (36936 US-26, SANDY, OR 97055), THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE THREADS ON THE STUD BOLTS ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD STRETCHED, FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

• MANY STRANGE THINGS STARTED HAPPENING -- SOME INTERMITTENTLY. THE OPTIONS BUTTON SOMETIMES SHOWS "UNAVAILABLE"; AT OTHER TIMES, IT WORKS! THE PASSENGER WINDOW SUDDENLY STOPPED ROLLING UP COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT, AND MUST NOW BE CLOSED MANUALLY. THE "HEADS UP" SPEED PROJECTION STOPPED WOR
• TWO MONTHS AGO, THE CAR WOULD CRANK, BUT NOT START. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, AND WAITING OVERNIGHT TO CONTINUE TRYING, I HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO THE DEALER. TOW DRIVER DROPS CAR OFF FLATBED, SERVICE WRITER GETS IN TO CYCLE THROUGH TO GET MILEAGE, ETC, AND THE CAR STARTS. NO ERROR CODES. THEY KEEP IT FOR A
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OEM KEYS WERE NOT CONNECTING ELECTRONICALLY TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR OVER FIVE YEARS. THE DEALER (CRYSTAL CHEVROLET, 1035 S SUNCOAST BLVD, HOMOSASSA, FL 34448, (352) 436-4371) WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MANY STRANGE THINGS STARTED HAPPENING -- SOME INTERMITTENTLY. THE OPTIONS BUTTON SOMETIMES SHOWS "UNAVAILABLE"; AT OTHER TIMES, IT WORKS! THE PASSENGER WINDOW SUDDENLY STOPPED ROLLING UP COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT, AND MUST NOW BE CLOSED MANUALLY. THE "HEADS UP" SPEED PROJECTION STOPPED WOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 93 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: CONSTANT FRESH FUEL FUMES FILLING THE CAR AND THE GARAGE. NOT RECONGNIZED BY THE DEALER.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON MOST OF THE TIME. DID A SEARCH THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: CENTER CONSOLE ON 2013 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT GRAND GETS VERY HOT WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN HALF HOUR. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE'S OIL WAS BEING CHANGED AT SUBURBAN CHEVROLET (36936 US-26, SANDY, OR 97055), THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE THREADS ON THE STUD BOLTS ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD STRETCHED, FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)