Verdict
2013 Chevrolet Corvette: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most coupe.
Owners filed 82 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 79% of 2013 coupes. Fuel/Propulsion System leads the reports (50%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2013 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
82
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
18
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 79% of 2013 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2013 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Fuel/Propulsion System issues lead owner complaints (50% of 82 reports), followed by air bags (12%).
+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 82 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11737147, ODI 11713375, ODI 11665801, ODI 11568394, ODI 11559096.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2013 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2013 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| Corvette | 7.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 |
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 15 | 24 | 18 |
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 14 | 21 | 17 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2013 Chevrolet Corvette: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners filed 82 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette — more complaints than 79% of comparable 2013 coupes, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (50% of complaints) and air bags (12%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette between 17 and 19 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.