2013 Chevrolet Corvette problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Comparable 2013 Chevrolet Corvette listings run roughly $27,000–$53,500, typically around $38,956 (from 69 vehicles).

2013 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints81

Combined18 mpg

Typical price$38,956

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2013 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.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 81 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.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

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.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Power Train

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

2013 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,825

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

What's a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Low

$27,000

Typical price

$38,956

High

$53,500

From 69 comparable 2013 Chevrolet Corvette listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,125

Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,900

Total$29,025

Per mile$0.39

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 ($38,956) with the same model 5 model-years older ($29,061), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.