2013 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corvette years
- About as many complaints as other years 19th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. That ranks 19th out of 31 Corvette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (46 complaints, 56%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 82owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 46 | 56% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 12% | 11,440 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 10% | 7,126 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | 8,120 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 6,912 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 1,095 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 20,145 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 3,712 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 8,652 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 tank leaking Gas smell
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…
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…
Other Chevrolet Corvette years
← 2012 Corvette · 2014 Corvette →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 Corvette | 21 | 2 |
| 2023 Corvette | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 Corvette | 21 | 1 |
| 2021 Corvette | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Corvette | 34 | 4 |
| 2019 Corvette | 148 | 1 |
| 2018 Corvette | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 Corvette | 256 | 4 |
| 2016 Corvette | 104 | 2 |
| 2015 Corvette | 65 | 5 |
| 2014 Corvette | 63 | 5 |
| 2013 | 82 | 0 |
| 2012 Corvette | 56 | 1 |
| 2011 Corvette | 85 | 1 |
| 2010 Corvette | 84 | 0 |
| 2009 Corvette | 151 | 0 |
| 2008 Corvette | 541 | 0 |
| 2007 Corvette | 341 | 2 |
| 2006 Corvette | 365 | 5 |
| 2005 Corvette | 532 | 6 |
| 2004 Corvette | 217 | 2 |
| 2003 Corvette | 85 | 1 |
| 2002 Corvette | 157 | 1 |
| 2001 Corvette | 204 | 1 |
| 2000 Corvette | 278 | 2 |
| 1999 Corvette | 308 | 2 |
| 1998 Corvette | 399 | 2 |
| 1997 Corvette | 153 | 5 |
| 1996 Corvette | 44 | 0 |
| 1995 Corvette | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corvette model years, the 2013 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.