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2013 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#16 most-complained of 21 Corvette years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has 82 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #16 highest of 21 Corvette model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (48 complaints, 59% of the total). Complaints report 1 injury.

Complaints
82
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 24 hwy

Top 2013 Chevy Corvette problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System48 (59%)
  2. Airbags10 (12%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (11%)
  4. Engine8 (10%)
  5. Brakes4 (5%)
  6. Electrical System4 (5%)
  7. Steering3 (4%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain3 (4%)
  9. Other2 (2%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (2%)
2013 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per quarter62013 Q32015 Q22016 Q42018 Q42020 Q12021 Q32023 Q12024 Q4
94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (6).

2013 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,025
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other Corvette years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Good4085118
2012Best1556118
2013Good2582018
2014Caution5061520.5
2015Good3565519

All Chevrolet Corvette years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ranks #16 of 21 among Corvette model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 82 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (48 complaints), airbags (10 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 18,250 miles.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,025. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.