2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premium 3LT
1G1YF2D71J5105308
Vehicle history report for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premium 3LT (VIN 1G1YF2D71J5105308). Watkins glen gray metallic, coupe, 6.2L 8-cyl, gasoline. 41,204 mi reported. Registered in Tx. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
MPG & running costs
Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 1G1YF2D71J5105308
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Safety recalls 1
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 51
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette.
WHEELS
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
NHTSA ODI #11632251UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 issu…
NHTSA ODI #11627601WHEELS
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.
NHTSA ODI #11550568WHEELS
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.
NHTSA ODI #11542753WHEELS
Rear wheel cracked in 4 places inside rim towards outside causing slow leak. Could eventually crack enough to cause wheel to fail.
NHTSA ODI #11486702WHEELS
Purchased the vehicle February 2018. In September 2019, I replaced the tires and within a few days, I started losing air pressure. Both rear wheels cracked. I tried to get GM to honor the 36 month bumper to bumper warranty but they refused. I purchased replacement wheels at my own expense. In June 2022, after 9000 miles, the car started driving rough so I br…
NHTSA ODI #11471614WHEELS
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 w…
NHTSA ODI #11431838WHEELS
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 f…
NHTSA ODI #11417801+ 43 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G1YF2D71J5105308 valid?
1G1YF2D71J5105308 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 24 highway).
Data last checked 30 Jul 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.