2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (44) · Air Bags (9) · Wheels (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Corvette model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
48 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,435)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,435 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-24 · Unknown Or Other“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)…”
2026-05-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2025-06-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2024-12-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2024-04-24 · Suspension“fuel line connection on top of fuel pump cracked. very common issue with this car as many other experiemcing the same issue.…”
2024-01-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 rec…”
2023-12-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“there is a strong fuel smell in the cabin of my car and in my garage if the gas tank is above a half tank.…”
2023-04-17 · Service Brakes“service active handling/service traction control…”
2023-02-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 mak…”
2023-02-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.