2010 Chevrolet Corvette problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Comparable 2010 Chevrolet Corvette listings run roughly $29,200–$63,000, typically around $39,637 (from 27 vehicles).

2010 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints84

Combined18 mpg

Typical price$39,637

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2010 Chevrolet Corvette recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Low

$29,200

Typical price

$39,637

High

$63,000

From 27 comparable 2010 Chevrolet Corvette listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$15,900

Total$35,400

Per mile$0.47

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($39,637) with the same model 5 model-years older ($23,761), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.