Last updated: 2026-10-10

Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette Years to Avoid

8 scored model years (2018–2026) · model average 71/100

Skip the 2019. Its factory wheels bend and crack under normal street driving, often on several wheels at once, and owners filed far more complaints than for any other year. The 2023 is the year to buy instead.

Verdict

Avoid
2019 63/100
Buy
2023 73/100
Model average
71/100
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Chevrolet Corvette Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Chevrolet Corvette average of 71/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1201963/100Good1145Wheels (121)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

63
GoodReliability score: 63 out of 100, rated Good

2019 Chevrolet Corvette

Wheels make up 121 of its 145 owner complaints. Bends cause highway vibration as early as 3,000 miles, and cracks follow from about 11,000 miles, leaking air. Dealers often call it non-warranty. Four engine complaints ended in full replacements, with owners waiting months for back-ordered engines.

1 recalls145 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Wheels (121), Power Train (10), Engine (4), Steering (3), Fuel Propulsion System (2), Latches Locks Linkages (1)

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What Are Common Chevrolet Corvette Problems?

WHEELS

166 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2018, 2024

2019: Factory wheels bend and crack under normal street driving, mostly on Grand Sport and Z06 cars.

POWER TRAIN

25 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2021, 2023

2019: The 8-speed automatic shudders under light acceleration, roughly between 25 and 80 mph, and it can feel like driving on a washboard road.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

14 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2023, 2021

2024: The radio, screen, and instrument cluster stay on after shutdown, draining the 12-volt battery and leaving the car unable to start.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

11 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2020, 2024

2023: A fatal crash with fire after a loss of control in a Z06 convertible is the most serious report here.

STRUCTURE

10 complaints

Most reported in 2020

2020: The front hood, which covers the front trunk, unlatches and flies open while driving, usually at city speeds of 20 to 40 mph.

ENGINE

8 complaints

Most reported in 2020, 2019

2020: Problems here are scattered rather than one repeating fault.

Best Chevrolet Corvette Year to Buy Instead

73
GoodReliability score: 73 out of 100, rated Good

2023 Chevrolet Corvette

Owners filed far fewer complaints on the 2023 than on the 2019, and wheels are not among its top problem areas. It has been on the road long enough to show a real record. Watch the power train and electrical reports, and the two fire reports on file.

Score: 73/100 (Good)1 recalls20 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chevrolet Corvette years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2019. Site analysis puts it well below the model's own average, driven by wheel complaints that bend and crack under normal driving. It also has reports of 8-speed shudder and engine failures that needed full replacement. The 2023 is the year to buy instead.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have wheel problems?
The 2019 is by far the worst, with 121 wheel complaints. The 2018 also shows a clear cluster of wheel reports, at 43. The 2024 has only a couple. Owners say the problem is most common on Grand Sport and Z06 cars.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have transmission problems?
The 2019 has owner reports of the 8-speed automatic shuddering under light acceleration, plus hard lunges into first or second gear. Dealers treat the shudder with a triple fluid flush that usually helps but not always. The 2021 and 2023 also have power train complaints, though in smaller numbers.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette a good year to buy?
It is the site's pick, because complaint volume is low next to the 2019 and wheels are not a top issue. It is not trouble free. Owners report transmissions that stick in one gear, camera dropouts, and two fire reports. Have a dealer check for open recalls before buying.
Should I buy a 2025 or 2026 Chevrolet Corvette used?
Do not treat them as the safest choice. Both show no owner complaints and no recalls, but that mostly reflects how little time they have been on the road. Complaints pile up with age, so the 2023 has a more useful record behind it.

How we score every Chevrolet Corvette model year

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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