2018 Chevrolet Corvette
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Wheels
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
88% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 51 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 153 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 308 |
| 2000 | 278 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 157 |
| 2003 | 85 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 533 |
| 2006 | 365 |
| 2007 | 341 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 151 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 257 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Wheels
88% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing rim.
Show complaint excerpts
Inside lip of rear wheel cracked and wheel bent beyond repair, per wheel repair company. OEM make and model tire was in place and no noticeable impact was felt to cause this failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-18
Vehicle had a shake, and felt like it was shifting wrong. Apparently, Two of the four rims have were confirmed cracked which led to an unsafe vehicle for travel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05
Bought the car April 7TH 2018 within 500 miles noticed a bad vibration, returned to the dealer and they kept it for a month discovering the left rear wheel was out of round /bent with no visible damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-06
Service brakes
4% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The brakes have now four times failed to stop the vehicle. When pressed they get hard, then go down to the floor and there's a pulsating feeling. The vehicle just continues to go to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-25
Two brake rotors on 2018 Corvette grand sport have permanent rust bands that do not wear off under braking. They are scoring and grooving the brake pads instead.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-07
Tires
2% · 1 reportStructure
2% · 1 reportMost commonly citing body.
Steering
2% · 1 reportSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2025-04-15Steering25V175000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 45 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V175000 · Steering
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- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 88% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.