2023 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette has a Complaint Index of 65 and ranks 8th worst of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission and electrical issues lead complaints, with one fuel-system recall affecting 2023–2026 models.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 65/100
- #8 of 21 Corvette years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 25
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 1
Top 2023 Chevy Corvette problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (28%)
- Electrical System6 (24%)
- Other6 (24%)
- Brakes3 (12%)
- Engine3 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission fails to engage in reverse, with gear indicator flashing and a service transmission message on the instrument panel.
- Front and rear backup cameras fail intermittently or entirely within days of purchase, sometimes showing diagnostic trouble codes.
- Hood can pop open unexpectedly while driving, blocking forward visibility.
- Electric door-open button and hardtop convertible controls stop working, requiring dealer part replacement.
- Transmission clunks loudly and the vehicle shuts down or refuses to move past first gear, sometimes with a rear axle warning message.
- Brakes grind loudly at low speed regardless of wet or dry conditions, with dealers reportedly calling it normal.
2023 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V536000Aug 21, 2025Fuel System23,656 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023â2026 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Corvette carries a Complaint Index of 65 and ranks 8th worst among 21 model years, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Corvette years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Corvette?
- NHTSA data shows Transmission & Powertrain issues lead with 7 complaints (28% share), followed by Electrical System problems with 6 complaints (24%), including camera failures and door control faults.
- Does the 2023 Corvette have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 25V536000) covers 2023–2026 Corvettes with a left-side radiator/fan setup where fuel can spill into the filler pocket. It is not a do-not-drive recall; GM will install a shield to divert fuel.
- At what mileage do 2023 Corvette transmission problems show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 812 miles at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2023 Corvette, indicating issues often appear very early.
- How does the 2023 Corvette compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Corvette's Complaint Index of 65 is worse than top years like 2021 and 2022 (Complaint Index 0 and 5, both Best) but better than early years like 2008 (Complaint Index 100, Avoid).