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2018 Chevrolet CorvetteRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 51 owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette. Most complaints involve wheels (45) and service brakes (2). The EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
16–19mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Mar 2025
Owner complaints
51
Top: wheels
Fuel cost / yr
$4,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Steering: electric power assist system

Free remedy

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.

SteeringReported Mar 20, 2025NHTSA 25V175000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

51 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2018 – Dec 2024
  1. Wheels45
  2. Service brakes2
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Tires1
  5. Steering1
  6. Power train1
  7. Structure1
  8. Other / unknown1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Corvette model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000277
2001203
2002170
2003112
2004217
2005538
2006413
2007386
2008589
2009152
201084
201185
201256
201382
201464
201565
2016105
2017257
201851
2019148
202034
202113
202221
202327
202422
202511
20261
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Wheels

45 reports
“Inside lip of rear wheel cracked and wheel bent beyond repair, per wheel repair company. OEM make and model tire was in place and no noticeable impact was felt to cause this failure. This caused an air leak leaving me stranded at the side of the highway. Had to buy an expensive replacement wheel.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 18, 2023WheelsODI 11550568

Service brakes

2 reports1 crash
“THE BRAKES HAVE NOW FOUR TIMES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN PRESSED THEY GET HARD, THEN GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THERE'S A PULSATING FEELING. THE VEHICLE JUST CONTINUES TO GO TO THE FLOOR. ON THE THIRD OCCASION THAT IT HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE IN A NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION, WOULD NOT STOP IN TRAFFIC AND REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT IS DANGEROUS AND GM IS NO HELP.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 25, 2019Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11172195

Electrical system

1 report
“I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 11-04-2019. THE TRUNK POPS OPEN WHEN I GET IN THE CAR AND SIT DOWN. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WHEN BACKING UP TO PULL OFF AND TURNING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, THE CAR WILL START JERKING AND THERE'S A POPPING SOUND.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 18, 2019Electrical system, WheelsODI 11280891
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Two Seaters
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Manual 7-spd · Automatic (S8)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Corvette
Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162519$4,050466
Corvette
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
152518$4,300487
Corvette
Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
152218$4,300503
Corvette
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
132316$4,850541
  • Corvette
    Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    16 city · 25 hwy · $4,050/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Corvette
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    15 city · 25 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Corvette
    Man 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    15 city · 22 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Corvette
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    13 city · 23 hwy · $4,850/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 12022Vehicle 12021
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2018 Corvette questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Corvette problems?

Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are wheels (45), service brakes (2), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette at 16–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026