Model year record
2013 Chevrolet Corvette recalls & problems
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 82 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (46 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2013 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2013 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2 DR RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Corvette
| City / highway | 16 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Corvette
| City / highway | 15 / 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
Corvette
| City / highway | 15 / 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
Corvette
| City / highway | 14 / 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 46 | 34,000 mi |
| Air bags | 10 | 11,440 mi |
| Engine | 8 | 7,125 mi |
| Wheels | 5 | 13,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 4 | 8,120 mi |
| Suspension | 3 | — |
| Power train | 3 | — |
| Steering | 3 | — |
| Service brakes | 3 | — |
| Structure | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap; Storage › Auxillary tank | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Unknown or other
Just recently I noticed that the leather on my dashboard has started to become unglued. My concern is 1) this is a defect that is common to not only C6 corvette modes (mine) but to C7 (google it on the internet) and some C8 models (information from Service Manager at Tasca Corvette in Wheeling, Illinois when he inspected my vehicle yesterday), 2) since there is an airbag in this location what affect will the loose dashboard leather have on the deployment of the airbag(s) thus becoming a safety issue.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Having a strong smell of gasoline in my garage after filling. After the garage had aired out the next morning the same strong smell. There no warning lights
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel tank leaking Gas smell
- Fuel/propulsion system
Strong smell of fuel after parking the car in the garage. Inspection by the dealership confirmed the fuel pump assembly is leaking. The car was left for replacement of the fuel pump assembly due to the strong possibility of fire. This is a known issue with the C6 model of Corvette and was addressed by a gm TSB in 2011 rather than more appropriately by a recall. Of more concern to me is the fact that my car was produced in 2013 with a known defective part affecting safety. The cost of the repair is over $5000.
- Engine
My Corvette c6 model has had a longterm issue with the left fuel pump, which I was not made aware of by the local dealership servicing my vehicle or the manufacturer, General Motors. I recently discovered the fuel pump issue, which results in a significant fuel leak thru the bottom left side of the vehicle. GM and the dealership failed to notify me of this issue even though they issued a Special Bulletin that addresses the fuel pump issue and which advises dealerships to repair the vehicle at no cost to the owner - me. I have complained to General Motors and I'm currently awaiting their response to my complaint and request for assistance with the repairs. As of 9:00 am Pacific Time,…
- Fuel/propulsion system
FUEL LINE CONNECTION ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP CRACKED. VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AS MANY OTHER EXPERIEMCING THE SAME ISSUE.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Strong fuel fumes filling the car and garage on [XXX] after driving {just in and out of the garage), even stronger in trunk, its a convertible. Internet search showed either faulty gas cap, I replaced it hoping that would fix it, or broken plastic elbow on top of fuel pump on drivers side gas tank. Web sites also noted GM covered this safety recall and fix for 10 years. Well, they didn't tell people not to buy this car with a serious defect that could burn down their garage and home! I bought it used with 9200 miles last Feb for almost 52K and clean carfax. I took it to my local Chevrolet dealer, Durant in Granbury, TX 1/22/2023, they called back saying the recall only lasted 10 years and…
- Fuel/propulsion system
There is a strong fuel smell in the cabin of my car and in my garage if the gas tank is above a half tank.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.