2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
53
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has received a total of 53 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (44 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, potentially affecting up to 1,868 vehicles.
Recall 25V175000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 934 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
View full details →Recall 25V175000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 934 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
53 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Wheels on these cars commonly crack and break online. Mine have a visible crack in one of them and is losing air due to quality of wheel from Chevrolet
Multiple rim cracks due to manufacturing error. General Motors had acknowledged this but not made reimbursement possible nor provided information if defective rims are still being produced. My car was inspected and rim was repaired by a Chevy dealer and confirmed to have a cracked rim in several spots deemed not due to road damage or driver error. Wheel issues can pose an extreme safety threat as a crack in the rim could make the tire unstable thus creating unsafe driving conditions … cracks in rims can be hard to see at all as well
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. This caused an air leak leaving me stranded at the side of the highway. Had to buy an expensive replacement wheel.
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. The vehicle had approximately 15,230 miles on the tires and rims when air was leaking out. All four tires were shot. All four tires and all four rims had to be replaced.
Rear wheel cracked in 4 places inside rim towards outside causing slow leak. Could eventually crack enough to cause wheel to fail.
Safety Rating for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
General Motors, LLC has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17-NA-078 — ENGINE
This service bulletin provides information on Corvette and Camaro Exhaust Tone During Wide Open Throttle while in Sport or Track Modes and that this is considered a normal characteristic.
19-NA-046 — POWER TRAIN
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers, technicians and customers on the eLSD Wheel Slip Display in DIC.
18-NA-268 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of a rattle noise heard from the front of the vehicle when the engine is running at slower speeds.
18-NA-268 — POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of a rattle noise heard from the front of the vehicle when the engine is running at slower speeds.
09-04-20-001G — WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides information to address a chatter noise during low speed tight turn conditions (i.e. parking lot, driveway, etc.) primarily during cooler ambient temperatures.
PIP5784 — STRUCTURE
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to inspect for a missing 1-2-7-8-R clutch fluid passage seal or incorrect 1-2-7-8-R clutch fluid passage seal being install for a no movement concern after valve body replacement on the 8L45 or 8L90 transmissions.
N202302720 01 — POWER TRAIN
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the vehicle may overheat and enter a reduced power mode when driven on a track at sustained high speeds in high ambient temperatures. Dealers are to install an updated radiator package and, for automatic transmission vehicles, updated shift-point calibration software. The...
20NA207 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin informs the technician to inspect for a possible electrical concern at the ECM X2 electrical connector to correct a customer concern of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0333 Set.
130417001B — POWER TRAIN
This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Support (Torque Tube) / Propeller Shaft Input to Front Hub Bearing Alignment.
19NA010 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Information on Head-Up Display (HUD) on Vehicles Model Year 2017 and Newer Has Rotational Feature that Allows for Adjusting of the Angle of the HUD Image.
Showing 10 of 24 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 92 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 79 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 72 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 114 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 269 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (current)
- 2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 149 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 39 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 14 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 21 complaints
- 2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 28 complaints
Other CHEVROLET Models
- CHEVROLET MALIBU — 28,991 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 22,175 total complaints
- CHEVROLET IMPALA — 15,197 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints