2023 Chevrolet Corvette: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2023 Chevrolet Corvette: SOLID — 27 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~3 years on the road; top issue: powertrain / transmission (8 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 1.20, where 1.00 is a typical Corvette year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). 55% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2014–2025 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
27
NHTSA complaints
1.20
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Corvette year)
641
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2023 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Powertrain / transmission is the clear leader, named in 30% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2023 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 8 | 30% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 26% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 22% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 15% |
| Visibility / wipers | 3 | 11% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2023 (reported Aug 22, 2025).
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V536000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Fuel system, gasoline |
2023 Chevrolet Corvette service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 641 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2023 — close to the 853 of the median Corvette year from 2014 to 2025. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (188), engine & cooling (99), powertrain / transmission (88). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2023 vs. the year before and after
From the 2022 to the 2023, owner complaints rose 29% (21 → 27) — a step backward. The 2024 that followed fell 19% (27 → 22), so the 2024 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Corvette | BEST | 21 | 675 | 1 | — |
| 2023 (this page) | SOLID | 27 | 641 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Corvette | SOLID | 22 | 473 | 2 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chevrolet Corvette years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2023 Chevrolet Corvette
Powertrain / transmission (8 complaints on the 2023): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (7 complaints on the 2023): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Service brakes (4 complaints on the 2023): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Visibility / wipers (3 complaints on the 2023): test the wipers at every speed, the washers, defrosters and the climate system.
Fuel / propulsion system (2 complaints on the 2023): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Recalls: confirm the campaign above was completed on this VIN.
Nearby Corvette years with a better rating: 2022.
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FAQ
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
2023 Chevrolet Corvette: SOLID — 27 owner complaints, a typical complaint rate for ~3 years on the road; top issue: powertrain / transmission (8 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2023 is 1.20, where 1.00 is a typical Corvette year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette are powertrain / transmission (8, 30%), electrical system (7, 26%), unknown or other (6, 22%). The manufacturer has 641 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette have?
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, most recently 25V536000 (Aug 22, 2025, fuel system, gasoline). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2023 Chevrolet Corvette before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.