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2023 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

65/100

#8 most-complained of 21 Corvette years

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

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette has 25 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 65 out of 100 — #8 highest of 21 Corvette model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (7 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries, and 1 death.

Complaints
25
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 3
Injuries / deaths
2 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16 city / 24 hwy

Top 2023 Chevy Corvette problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain7 (28%)
  2. Electrical System6 (24%)
  3. Other6 (24%)
  4. Brakes3 (12%)
  5. Engine3 (12%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers3 (12%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (8%)
  8. Fuel System2 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (4%)
2023 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2022Apr 2023Jul 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025May 2026Sep 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (4).

2023 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V536000Aug 21, 2025Fuel System23,656 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,400
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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.

2023 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
2021Best012219
2022Best521119
2023Caution6525119
2024Good4521219
2025Good3010319

All Chevrolet Corvette years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette ranks #8 of 21 among Corvette model years (Complaint Index 65/100, verdict: Caution). It has 25 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (7 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints), and brakes (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 812 miles.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently reported 2025, covering fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. 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.