2018 Chevrolet Corvette: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette at 16–19 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 51 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
16–19
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette, newest first.
Steering: Electric power assist system
NHTSA 25V175000Reported Mar 20, 2025
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252497020)
Units affected
934 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2018 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2018 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently on Dec 24, 2024. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2018 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Wheels
44
Service brakes
2
Electrical system
1
Power train
1
Steering
1
Structure: Body
1
Tires
1
Unknown or other
1
Wheels: Rim
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
