Model year
2018 Chevrolet Corvette
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 51 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are WHEELS (44), SERVICE BRAKES (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 278 complaints
- 2001 205 complaints
- 2002 157 complaints
- 2003 85 complaints
- 2004 217 complaints
- 2005 532 complaints
- 2006 365 complaints
- 2007 341 complaints
- 2008 541 complaints
- 2009 151 complaints
- 2010 84 complaints
- 2011 85 complaints
- 2012 56 complaints
- 2013 82 complaints
- 2014 63 complaints
- 2015 65 complaints
- 2016 104 complaints
- 2017 257 complaints
- 2018 51 complaints
- 2019 148 complaints
- 2020 34 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 21 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 21 complaints
- 2025 11 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Complaints
51 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette · 6.2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 23 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Corvette · 6.2L · Manual 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Corvette · 6.2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 25 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Corvette · 6.2L · Manual 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Chevrolet Corvette at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.