2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 0 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,638 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 26 of 36 complaints (72%).
- Brakes (3) and airbags (3) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 31,638 mi.
- It ranks 15th of 21 Chevrolet Corvette model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 33% more complaints than the 2012 model year (27).
2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems by category
- 26 complaints
- Brakes3 complaints
- Airbags3 complaints
- Engine3 complaints
- Other / Unknown2 complaints
- Electrical System1 complaints
- Steering1 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 |
| Service brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Air bags | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2013 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (0)
No recalls on file.
Recent 2013 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Jun 24, 2026ILOther / Unknown
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)…
NHTSA complaint #11746244 · source - Filed May 11, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
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
NHTSA complaint #11737147 · source - Filed Jun 9, 2025NVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
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.…
NHTSA complaint #11665801 · source - Filed Dec 9, 2024CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
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…
NHTSA complaint #11629653 · source - Filed Apr 24, 2024TXBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSuspension
Fuel line connection on top of fuel pump cracked. Very common issue with this car as many other experiemcing the same issue.
NHTSA complaint #11584873 · source - Filed Jan 29, 2024TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
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…
NHTSA complaint #11568394 · source - Filed Feb 14, 2023OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The car has yet to be inspected by a dealer. However, there is a strong odor of fuel, in the garage by the driver side of the vehicle. This has occurred on multiple occasions even when tank not at full capacity. Upon investigation, it appears as if it is similar to a reported problem with the fuel pump from multiple Corvette owners with similar make and model. Significant concern of potential fires and/or explosion around small children in the household.
NHTSA complaint #11507334 · source - Filed Feb 6, 2023AZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The Primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leak. Yes, it's available for inspection upon request. It's sitting at Auto Nation Chevrolet 3215 South Auto Way Gilbert since November 28, 2022. They said they're waiting for the cross over fuel line part # 10337583. Fuel leaks where the fuel pump goes into the left gas tank and can cause an explosion. Also, I had extreme fuel vapors in my garage that could have caused my house to catch fire too. No warning lamps. I filed a case…
NHTSA complaint #11505848 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology