2018 Chevrolet Corvette Problems & Complaints

Better than average44% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corvette at the same age

Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 44% fewer than a typical Corvette model year at the same age, making the 2018 one of the better Corvette years. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (46 complaints, typically around 11,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

51complaints
1recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Chevrolet Corvette problems

  • Wheels & tires~11,000 miles
    4690%
  • Brakes~10,000 miles
    24%
  • Body & structure~3,000 miles
    12%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~3,000 miles
    12%
  • Steering~9,000 miles
    12%
  • Electrical system~9,000 miles
    12%
  • Other / not specified
    12%

Share of the 51 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Corvette. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Corvette years: 2021, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005, 2008. Compare all years →

2018 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (1)

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 25V-175 · Mar 20, 2025 · 934 vehicles

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.

What 2018 Chevrolet Corvette owners say

Wheels & tires all 46 →

Failure was the right rear wheel cracked in two places causing tire to go flat on highway . A flat tire could cause the vehicle to go out of control in traffic resultion in a serious accident causing injury or death Dealer Bob Huff Chevolet of Wrythville Va diagnosed and confirmed the problem and initially Walmart tire and service attempted to diagnose and fix the tire thinking a nail had beenj picked up causing a air leak but discovered the cracked wheel in two places causing air loss wrs . A new wheel was ordered by Bob Huff Chevy and installed by them. GM is well aware of the cracked wheels and refuse to do anything about it calling the bad wheels a result of road hazards and potholes etc. …

Apr 2021

Prior to warranty expiration I took my car to be checked for vibration at highway speed. McMulkin Chevrolet NH told me they had to change the fluid in the transmission. This did nothing for the problem. During this time the drivers side tires would lose tire pressure faster than what is acceptable. At no time did the dealer mention the wheel cracking and warping problem experienced by this model vehicle. A year later I am experiencing excessive air leakage on three wheels. Upon further inspection I have found that the three tires have stress cracks. If I had known about the wheel defect I would have taken action sooner. I find this to be a dangerous safety related policy by GM to not alert the owners of these vehicles to the widespread problem.

May 2020

2018 Chevrolet Corvette engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
6.2L 8-cyl7-speed manualRWD16 / 25 / 19
6.2L 8-cyl8-speed automaticRWD15 / 25 / 18
6.2L 8-cyl supercharged7-speed manualRWD15 / 22 / 18
6.2L 8-cyl supercharged8-speed automaticRWD13 / 23 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?

Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Corvette rates better than average: 44% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corvette at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette?

The wheels & tires — 46 complaints, 90% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rim. Next are the brakes (2) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette have?

There is 1 recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette, the most recent from March 20, 2025 (electric power assist system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Corvette?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005 and 2008. See the full Chevrolet Corvette years comparison.

At what mileage do 2018 Chevrolet Corvette problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.