2023 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
26
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Median mileage
812 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 7 of 26 complaints (27%).
  • Electrical System (6) and brakes (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 812 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 3 fires and 2 injuries.
  • The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 5th of 21 Chevrolet Corvette model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 30% more complaints than the 2022 model year (20).

2023 Chevrolet Corvette problems by category

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    7 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 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
Power train7
Electrical system6
Unknown or other6
Service brakes4
Visibility/wiper3
Engine2
Structure:body1
Suspension1

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Chevrolet Corvette complaints that list mileage.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (1)

  • Recall 25V536000Aug 21, 202523,656 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.

Recent 2023 Chevrolet Corvette complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 3, 2026TNBrakes
    Vehicle is 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with about 33000 miles. On XXXI was driving about 65 mph on [XXX] in the left lane with my wife as passenger. On a slight left curve the front brakes applied hard on their own without my input. The car slowed very rapidly. A semi truck in the right lane had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. A similar event happened on XXX with only me in the car at about 45 mph. The front brakes applied on their own in a similar way. I also…
    NHTSA complaint #11768779 · source
  2. Filed Sep 16, 2026MIVisibility & Wipers
    My windshield is defective. It is flaking and pieces are coming off of it. It’s a safety issue to me. It’s distracting my vision and it’s right in the vision where I look out the windshield. It’s not rock chips. It’s flaking. I’m getting pieces of glass in my wash rag so therefore I feel it’s a safety issue.
    NHTSA complaint #11764658 · source
  3. Filed Aug 8, 2026COElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    While driving normally, I was in the middle of a busy highway/intersection when the vehicle suddenly lost power and came to a complete stop. The vehicle shut itself off without warning, leaving the Corvette disabled in the roadway and causing a complete blockage of the road/intersection. Traffic was actively traveling around me, creating a serious safety hazard and putting both myself and other motorists at risk of a collision. After the vehicle stopped, it would not…
    NHTSA complaint #11755590 · source
  4. Filed Jul 16, 2026TXWheels & Tires
    At 23000 miles the right rear wheel cracked. I have a 2023 Corvette stingray HTC with the 20" wheels. The option code for this original GM wheel is Q8Q, "20" rear carbon flash painted aluminum wheels with machined edge". This is a common problem and has been reported by many corvette owners on several corvette forums. I do not track my car and have new tires. GM again ignores this safety item. I had the problem on my C7 and again on my C8. I did complete the GM refund…
    NHTSA complaint #11750821 · source
  5. Filed May 18, 2026VATransmission & Drivetrain
    While driving the vehicle in a NYC highway at approximately 45 mph the transmission shifted into neutral causing the vehicle to decelerate gradually resulting in near rear end collision. The vehicle transmission will not engaged into gear while moving nor after stopping.
    NHTSA complaint #11738528 · source
  6. Filed Mar 23, 2026NJFire1 injuredElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Component/System: Fuel System – Fuel Filler / Left-Side Radiator and Cooling Fan Assembly (subject to NHTSA Recall 25V536). What happened: On June 15, 2024, I was refueling my 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at a BP gas station in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. As I removed the fuel pump nozzle from the vehicle, a violent explosion occurred. I was immediately engulfed in a fireball. My clothing caught fire and was burning me. I jumped clear of the flames and extinguished the fire on…
    NHTSA complaint #11726536 · source
  7. Filed Oct 17, 2025CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V536000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet…
    NHTSA complaint #11694194 · source
  8. Filed Oct 13, 2025VAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
    On 10/13 after refuling my 2023 Chevy Corvette. I was cruising on a freeway when the car started showing signs of staying in 5th gear. The rev limiter was going from 500 to 2500 rpm rhythmically at a cruising speed of 65mph. At this time, I noticed the loss of response from the gas pedal. The car was then placed in manual shifting mode so that i can attempt to regain population control and maintain the flow of traffic as this was a high crash area. Unfortunately, this…
    NHTSA complaint #11693052 · 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