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Chevrolet Corvette: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2018 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2018 94 · 2022 93 · 2012 93 · 2011 91

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202579/100
Buy

10 complaints · 3 recalls

202477/100
Buy

20 complaints · 2 recalls

202378/100
Buy

22 complaints · 1 recalls

202293/100
Buy

20 complaints · 1 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 2 recalls

202085/100
Buy

33 complaints · 4 recalls

201981/100
Buy

147 complaints · 1 recalls

201894/100
Buybest year

51 complaints · 1 recalls

201764/100
Caution

255 complaints · 4 recalls

201683/100
Buy

103 complaints · 2 recalls

201564/100
Caution

64 complaints · 5 recalls

201464/100
Caution

61 complaints · 5 recalls

201293/100
Buy

56 complaints · 1 recalls

201191/100
Buy

84 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2018?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Corvette as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.