2018 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Corvette years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 14th out of 16 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 13 and a "Best" verdict. NHTSA lists 51 complaints and 1 recall, with Suspension, Wheels & Tires making up 90% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 24 hwy
Top 2018 Chevy Corvette problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires46 (90%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Electrical System1 (2%)
- Other1 (2%)
- Steering1 (2%)
- Structure & Body1 (2%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (2%)
What owners report
- Wheels bend or crack in normal driving, sometimes within a few hundred to a few thousand miles, causing steering wheel vibration.
- Rear or front wheels replaced multiple times after going out of round with no visible impact damage.
- Brake rotors develop rust bands that score the pads, which GM reportedly called cosmetic rather than a defect.
- Brakes described as going soft and sinking to the floor, with one incident leading to a rear-end crash.
- The 8-speed automatic transmission bucks and clunks during acceleration or upshifting in both automatic and manual mode.
- Electric power steering assist lost suddenly during driving, requiring heavy manual steering input to regain control.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V175000Mar 20, 2025Steering934 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 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.
2018 compared with other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Among Corvette model years tracked, 2018 has a complaint index of 13, the second-lowest of the 16 years, and carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Corvette years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 46 of 51 complaints (90%), mostly involving bent or cracked wheels, with a median failure mileage of 10,518.
- Does the 2018 Corvette have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2018 Corvette, covering a possible failure of the electric power steering assist; dealers replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge.
- How does the 2018 Corvette compare to the 2017 and 2019 Corvette?
- The 2018 Corvette's complaint index of 13 is far lower than the 2017 model's 100 and the 2019 model's 93, both rated "Avoid," making 2018 a comparatively strong year.