2013 Chevrolet Corvette: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 82 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel/propulsion system (54% of complaints).
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0
recalls
82
owner complaints
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fire reports
19,550
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: fuel/propulsion system (54%)Problems reported early (median 19,550 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)54% · 43 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)11% · 9 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)8% · 6 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)6% · 5 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4% · 3 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4% · 3 complaints
“Having a strong smell of gasoline in my garage after filling. After the garage had aired out the next morning the same strong smell. There no warning lights”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2026
“Just recently I noticed that the leather on my dashboard has started to become unglued. My concern is 1) this is a defect that is common to not only C6 corvette modes (mine) but to C7 (google it on the internet) and some C8 models (information from Service Manager at Tasca Corvette in Wheeling, Illinois when he inspected my vehicle yesterday), 2) since there is an airbag in this location what affect will the loose dashboard leather have on the deployment of the airbag(s) thus becoming a safety issue.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2026
“Strong smell of fuel after parking the car in the garage. Inspection by the dealership confirmed the fuel pump assembly is leaking. The car was left for replacement of the fuel pump assembly due to the strong possibility of fire. This is a known issue with the C6 model of Corvette and was addressed by a gm TSB in 2011 rather than more appropriately by a recall. Of more concern to me is the fact that my car was produced in 2013 with a known defective part affecting safety. The cost of the repair is over $5000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2025
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“Fuel line connection on top of fuel pump cracked. Very common issue with this car as many other experiemcing the same issue.”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2024
“The car has yet to be inspected by a dealer. However, there is a strong odor of fuel, in the garage by the driver side of the vehicle. This has occurred on multiple occasions even when tank not at full capacity. Upon investigation, it appears as if it is similar to a reported problem with the fuel pump from multiple Corvette owners with similar make and model. Significant concern of potential fires and/or explosion around small children in the household.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2023
“The Primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leak. Yes, it's available for inspection upon request. It's sitting at Auto Nation Chevrolet 3215 South Auto Way Gilbert since November 28, 2022. They said they're waiting for the cross over fuel line part # 10337583. Fuel leaks where the fuel pump goes into the left gas tank and can cause an explosion. Also, I had extreme fuel vapors in my garage that could have caused my house to catch fire too. No warning lamps. I filed a case with GM #9-933208951. Based on my research its recall #15682. When I phone GM they tell me my case has been transferred to another department. The latest is James at 1 866 790 5600 ext 591-0336.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2022
“The vehicle fills my garage with strong gasoline vapors when enclosed. I have to leave it parked outside to clear the odor from my garage. There is a leak somewhere. I have been informed and subsequently read that it is a known problem by GM Chevrolet Corp. I cannot locate an issued recall for this widely known problem with C6 Corvettes”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2022
“Airbag light in the dashboard goes on and off intermittently. There is a lot of talk on the corvette forum of other people having the same issue. I'm concerned the airbag won't work if it's needed.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2022
“Automatic Transmission Shift Lever. Only inspection would be repair invoice. Shifter would not move. Then it finally moved but would only stop at Drive Location and Neutral Location. Would not go back to the Park position. The problem was confirmed and repaired at an independent service center. Problem components inspected and replaced by an independent service center. There were no warnings . Luckly the problem first appeared while car was parked in my garage”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2022
“Passenger side air bag module will not arm the air bag system when any person sits in the seat. Have made multiple attempts to purchase the air bag presence module since June of 2022. Once with dealer, could not get the part, and two more times online. Each time I am told the part is on back order and they have no timeline as to when the part will become available. So I have a $86,000 Corvette that my wife or son cannot ride in because the air bag sensor is faulty.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2013 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
TransmissionAutomatic · Manual/Standard
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Is the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA has 82 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system (54% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 19,550 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.