Used Chevrolet Corvette: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 276 complaints across these 6 years; the 2019 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2024
Most reported: electrical
18 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: transmission
20 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Fewest complaintsMost reported: transmission
11 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: body and structure
31 complaints4 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most complaintsMost reported: wheels and tires
145 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: wheels and tires
51 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Corvette from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels and tires | 43 | 121 | 2 | 166 | |||
| Transmission | 10 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 25 | ||
| Electrical | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | ||
| Brakes | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Engine | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Corvette generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Eighth generation
2020–2023
2023 update: Z06 begins production with 670 hp LT6 engine.
Seventh generation
2014–2019
2015 update: C7 Z06 debuted with LT4 engine with a staggering 650 hp.
Mileages where Corvette problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
Every Corvette recall to confirm
10 recalls cover the Corvetteyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 1 campaign spans more than one model year.
