Model year guide

2015 Chevrolet Corvette

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 36 on record.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints64
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$57,651

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2015 Chevrolet Corvette recalls 5

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #16V651000 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. I…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, C…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V437000 · 10/07/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cad…

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #14V570000 · 19/09/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014. In the event of a driver frontal air bag deployment, the driver air bag module back plate may fracture, allowing the driver air bag to separate from the steering wheel.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14594.

Parking Brake NHTSA Campaign #14V568000 · 17/09/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both rear wheels, the vehicle may roll away if parked o…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the park brake cable installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14620.

Suspension NHTSA Campaign #15V031000 · 26/01/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles the toe link outer ball joint on the rear suspension may not have been properly tightened during the assembly process. The Toe link may loosen with the vehicle use and eventually separate.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14857.

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.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
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.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,088

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

What's a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Low
$46,875
Typical price
$57,651
High
$84,250

From 31 comparable 2015 Chevrolet Corvette listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,440
Depreciation (5 yrs)$18,000
Total$38,440
Per mile$0.51

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 ($57,651) with the same model 5 model-years older ($39,637), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette trims & engines on record

Trims
Stingray 3LT w/Z51 · Stingray · Stingray 3LZ w/Z06 · Stingray 2LT w/Z51 · Z06 · Stingray 1LT · Stingray Z51 · Stingray 1LT w/Z51 · Stingray 1LZ w/Z06 · Stingray 2LT
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl

2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles on record

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2015 Chevrolet Corvette — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, wheels.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette at about 19 mpg combined (15 city / 25 highway).

How much is a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Comparable 2015 Chevrolet Corvette listings run roughly $46,875–$84,250, typically around $57,651 (from 31 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.