Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 63/100 (GOOD)

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Report

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has a good reliability standing, but its factory wheels bend and crack, and it trails other 2019 coupes.

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Recalls

Complaints

145

Complaint Rate

80.6per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$737

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,650–$4,600

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity41/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity86/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Weakest of the eight scored Corvette years, mainly because factory wheels bend and crack, mostly on Grand Sport and Z06 cars.

Top Issues to Watch

WHEELS (121)
POWER TRAIN (10)
ENGINE (4)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Final Year

2019 is the last model year of the Seventh generation (C7).

Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
4 years after the last refresh (2015).
7th generation Corvette (US).

What this means for buyers

Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.

2014: Seventh generation (C7) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2015: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2019: This Model Year

2019 is the last model year of the Seventh generation (C7).

Should You Buy the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?

Good, but not the best Corvette year to pick. This one is the weakest of the eight Corvette years we score, and it sits below average among 2019 coupes. Both the 2018 and 2020 models rate better. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs for the model at $737, against $526 for its class.

Wheels cause most of the trouble. Owners, mostly with Grand Sport and Z06 cars, report factory wheels that bend and crack on normal streets. A highway vibration like an out-of-balance tire usually comes first. Bends show up as early as 3,000 miles. Cracks that leak air appear from about 11,000 to 32,800 miles, often on several wheels at once. Dealers often call it a non-warranty item. A wheel that loses air at highway speed can cause a loss of control. Some owners also describe an 8-speed automatic that shudders under light acceleration. Federal recall records list one recall, for air bags.

Ask for wheel repair records and look over every wheel for cracks or bends. Ask whether the transmission shudder was treated under bulletin 18-NA-355. Confirm the air bag recall was completed. A 2018 model is worth pricing alongside.

Compared to the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, which scored 4 points higher. See also the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low recall count

Cons

−Above-average repair costs for its class
−Above-average complaint rate for Coupe
−WHEELS complaints dominate (83%)

Compare 2019 Chevrolet Corvette With

2019 Ford Mustang

Reliability: 67/100

Good

2019 Tesla Model 3

Reliability: 49/100

Mixed

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK

WHEELS (121)
POWER TRAIN (10)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

80.6

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 10.1

LowAvgHigh

High

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

18V3600002018-05-31

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2019 Chevrolet Corvette? Check its history first

Wheels problems lead owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2019 Chevrolet Corvette NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Not Available)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head/Torso Combo (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (Not Available)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Chevrolet CorvetteRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$737

vs $526 avg for midsize cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.3

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

22%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Corvette

$737

Category Avg

$526

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Chevrolet Corvette Resale Value

The Chevrolet Corvette is estimated to retain about 72.3% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Chevrolet Corvette model overall and is not specific to the 2019 model year.

Value Retained: 72.3%
Depreciation: 27.7%
Listings Analyzed: 85

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Chevrolet Corvette depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

15–19 MPG

Running cost: $4,400–$5,350/yr

Fuel + repair

12–16 city / 19–25 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2019 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Corvette 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	16	25	19	$3,650
Corvette 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	15	25	18	$3,850
Corvette Z06 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	14	23	17	$4,050
Corvette Z06 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	15	22	17	$4,050
Corvette ZR1 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	12	20	15	$4,600
Corvette ZR1 6.2L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 7-spd	13	19	15	$4,600

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette.

Have a tire shop spin all four wheels on a balancer and inspect the inner barrels for bends, cracks, or weld repairs.
Drive at highway speed and feel for vibration through the seat and steering wheel.
Accelerate gently between 25 and 80 mph and feel for a shudder like driving over a washboard road.
Ask for dealer records showing the triple transmission fluid flush under bulletin 18-NA-355.
On a cold first drive, shift into drive and feel for a hard lunge when 1st and 2nd gear engage.
Run the VIN for open recalls, including power steering campaign 19V086000, and confirm the repairs were done.
Park the car for a while, then smell for gasoline and look underneath for fuel drips near the tank.
On a ZR1, check that the front splitter is firmly attached and its center support bracket is installed.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Common Problems by Component

145 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

121

WHEELS (121)POWER TRAIN (10)ENGINE (4)STEERING (3)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2)LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1)EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1)TIRES (1)Other (2)

WHEELS

121 complaints

Factory wheels bend and crack under normal street driving, mostly on Grand Sport and Z06 cars. The first sign is usually a highway vibration that feels like an out-of-balance tire. Later, cracked rims leak air and trigger low-pressure warnings. Bends show up as early as 3,000 miles, and cracks appear from about 11,000 to 32,800 miles, often on several wheels at once. Some cars need wheel repairs year after year. Dealers often call it a non-warranty item. A cracked wheel that loses air at highway speed is a real loss-of-control risk.

121 complaints total

POWER TRAIN

10 complaints

The 8-speed automatic shudders under light acceleration, roughly between 25 and 80 mph, and it can feel like driving on a washboard road. It often starts early, around 3,400 to 4,399 miles. Dealers trace it to the original transmission fluid and treat it with a triple fluid flush under service bulletin 18-NA-355. The flush usually stops the shudder, but not always. Some reports also describe a hard lunge when the car first engages 1st or 2nd gear, grinding shifts blamed on the torque converter, and a broken shifter cable.

10 complaints total

ENGINE

4 complaints

Every engine complaint involves a major failure that needed a full engine replacement. A recurring theme is the wait: cars sit at dealers for months because replacement engines are back-ordered, and owners pay for rentals in the meantime. One reported cause is a failed high-pressure fuel pump that made the engine run lean. That melted spark plugs and sent smoke out of the engine compartment, with no warning lights. A replacement engine can also throw misfire and knock codes.

4 complaints total

STEERING (3 complaints)

STEERING

3 complaints

Power steering assist cuts out without warning, including at highway speeds, and returns only after a restart. These reports match recall campaign 19V086000. A separate complaint is a bumping, grinding metallic noise in slow, tight turns and in reverse, starting around 1,000 miles and getting worse. A Chevrolet bulletin calls it normal tire chatter. On the ZR1, a front splitter installed without its center support bracket can come loose at speed, scrape the ground, and make the front end hard to control.

3 complaints total

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints)

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

Fuel leaks and a gasoline smell around the parked car are the main complaints, along with a filler neck that does not seal. Owners point to an extended warranty GM offered for fuel tank and fuel receiver leaks on earlier C7 Corvettes. Dealers may say the 2019 is not covered, though GM has shared repair costs near the end of the 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. With only two complaints, this is a minor pattern, but a fuel leak still needs prompt attention.

2 complaints total

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1 complaints)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

2026-02-051 injury

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and turning the vehicle off, the doors would not open, trapping the driver and a front seat passenger inside the vehicle. The contact attempted to activate the emergency release to open the hard top roof but the emergency release did not operate. A friend was called to the home and attempted to pry open the hard roof, and the roof suddenly opened the doors were able to be opened. During the incident, the front seat passenger had trouble breathing while trapped inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted and scheduled a service appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 complaints)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

2023-09-09

Both headlights when out with only 9500 miles. Bulbs replaceed 12/9/23 DeLillo Chevrolet.

TIRES (1 complaints)

TIRES

1 complaint

2023-05-08

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Pilot Super Sport ZR, Tire Size: P285/35/ZR20, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound outside of the vehicle and the vehicle started to shake abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tires were inspected and it was determined that the rear driver’s side inside tire sidewall was split, and all four tires were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2021-10-141 injury

Vehicle : 2019 Grand Sport Corvette Here’s what happened On or about Oct 14, 2021 I was driving on a multi-lane highway in an 50 mph zone, when the following occurred: -brakes suddenly slammed full-on, then immediately released …e.g., on/off in 0.25 of a second -windshield-wipes made one swish across the windshield -dashboard switched over to night mode -hands-free phone button lights on steering wheel turned off and would not function -hands-free phone function on display screen would not function properly -false maintenance warnings appeared on dash-display e.g. have rear axle checked and have restraint system checked -I stopped the car and turned it off. When I restarted the car everything was normal again! Note: this car does NOT have any automated braking systems. GM Canada and the GM Dealership have been unable to determine the cause of the above incident nor duplicate in during road-tests.

SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

2020-04-07

THE LAP-SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE SEAT BELT GUIDE AS IT SHOULD. THEREFOR THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT FIT OVER THE SHOULDER AND ACROSS THE CHEST OF SMALLER ADULTS OR OLDER CHILDREN AS REQUIRED TO KEEP THEM SAFE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT COMES OUT OF THE GUIDE WHEN MOVING AND AT TIMES WHEN STATIONARY. THE GAP IN THE GUIDE IS TOO LARGE. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE SO PREVALENT THAT AN AFTER MARKET CLIP IS ON THE MARKET TO HOLD THE SEAT BELT INTO PLACE.

When Do 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

3,000–20,793 milesBent factory wheels

11,000–32,800 milesCracked wheels leaking air

Best & Worst Chevrolet Corvette Years

Best Chevrolet Corvette Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Chevrolet Corvette Years to Avoid

Good

2019

(Current Model)

1Recalls

145Complaints

See full Chevrolet Corvette years-to-avoid analysis

Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Chevrolet Corvette reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	70/100	Good
2019	63/100	Good
2020	67/100	Good
2021	71/100	Good
2023	73/100	Good
2024	71/100	Good
2025	78/100	Good
2026	76/100	Good

Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	76/100	-2	Good	0	0
2025	78/100	+7	Good	0	0
2024	71/100	-2	Good	2	18
2023	73/100	+2	Good	1	20
2021	71/100	+4	Good	2	11
2020	67/100	+4	Good	4	31
2019(selected)	63/100	-7	Good	1	145
2018	70/100	—	Good	1	51

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

It has a good reliability standing, but it is the weakest of the eight Corvette years we score. It also ranks below average among 2019 coupes. The 2018 and 2020 Corvettes both rate better. Owners filed 145 complaints, and wheel damage makes up most of them.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?

Wheels lead by a wide margin, with 121 of the 145 complaints. Next come the 8-speed automatic, which can shudder under light acceleration, then engine failures that needed full replacement, and steering assist that cuts out. Each of the last three has far fewer reports than the wheels.

Do 2019 Chevrolet Corvette wheels crack?

Yes, owners report it often, mostly on Grand Sport and Z06 cars. Wheels bend first, sometimes by 3,000 miles. Cracks that leak air show up from about 11,000 to 32,800 miles, often on several wheels. Dealers frequently call it a non-warranty item, and some cars need repeat repairs.

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have transmission problems?

Some do. Ten owners describe the 8-speed automatic shuddering between roughly 25 and 80 mph, often starting around 3,400 to 4,399 miles. Dealers treat it with a triple fluid flush under bulletin 18-NA-355. That usually stops it, but not always. A few reports mention hard lunges into gear.

How much does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette cost to repair?

Independent repair-cost data estimates $737 a year for the model, compared with $526 for its class. That is well above the typical coupe. These figures cover the Corvette as a whole, not only the 2019 year, so treat them as a general guide.

Don’t buy a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on complaint severity (41/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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