2013 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability
94 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 12/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 33,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2013 sits among all Corvette years
What owners report
“The car always has the smell of gasoline. When the fuel tank is filled, the smell is extremely strong both inside and outside.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Corvette
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 51 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 18,900 miles. Half of those reports fall between 5,700 and 35,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Technical service bulletins
1,433 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2013 Corvette TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette drew 94 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 12/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette are fuel system (48 complaints), airbags (10), and engine (8).
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems around 18,900 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 5,700 and 35,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.