Model year 2023 · Two Seaters

2023 Chevrolet Corvette: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette at 14–19 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 27 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

14–19

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.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 25V536000 Reported Aug 21, 2025
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252514930)
Units affected
23,656 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 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.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Corvette6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/24/19 mpg$3,550480
Corvette Z065.5L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium12/21/15 mpg$5,500597
Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero5.5L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/14 mpg$5,850631

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.

2023 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.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Not Available
2023 Chevrolet Corvette C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Not Available

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.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train8
Electrical system7
Unknown or other6
Service brakes4
Visibility/wiper3
Engine2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Corvette model years

Chevrolet Corvette by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Corvette14–18 mpg01—
2026 Corvette14–19 mpg33—
2025 Corvette14–19 mpg311—
2024 Corvette14–19 mpg221—
2022 Corvette19 mpg121—
2021 Corvette19 mpg213—
2020 Corvette19 mpg434—
2019 Corvette15–19 mpg1148—
2018 Corvette16–19 mpg151—
2017 Corvette16–19 mpg4257—
2016 Corvette16–21 mpg2104—
2015 Corvette16–21 mpg564—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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