2013 Chevrolet Corvette: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
82
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
9.8
Severity index
Severity index 9.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 136 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 6% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 46 | 56.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 12.2% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 9.8% |
| WHEELS | 5 | 6.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 4.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 3.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 3.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 3.7% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 46 of 82 complaints (56.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.