The 2022 Chevy Corvette has been ranked as one of the 10 least reliable cars on the market today.
According to non-profit consumer organization Consumer Reports, the 2022 Chevy Corvette was given a reliability score of 13 out of 100. The lower the number, the less reliable a vehicle is. The 13 out of 100 score places the 2022 Chevy Corvette in fifth with regard to Consumer Reports’ 10 Least Reliable Cars list, slotting in between the Chevy Silverado in fourth, which scored 11 out of 100, and the Volvo XC90, which scored 17 out of 100. The least-reliable vehicle in the list was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE, which scored 5 out of 100.
The Consumer Reports list is based on a “deep dive into the numerous things that can go wrong with a vehicle,” with the organization identifying 17 specific “trouble areas.” These range from smaller issues, like broken trim bits, to bigger issues, like drivetrain repairs. Each problem is weighted by the severity of the problem, with studied vehicles requiring at least two model years of data to calculate the predicted reliability score.
With regard to the 2022 Chevy Corvette specifically, Consumer Reports identified the engine, transmission, drive system, paint, and trim as potential problem areas.
As a reminder, the 2022 Chevy Corvette C8 Stingray is built atop the mid-engine Y2 platform and is equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, mounted behind the cabin. Output is rated at 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, all of which is harnesses by an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission from Tremec. Production takes place at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Per Consumer Reports, pricing for the 2022 Chevy Corvette C8 ranges between $60,900 and $79,850, while estimated fuel returns are set at 12 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
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Consumer Reports can take a swim. I don’t remember the last shred of accuracy I’ve read from them in any capacity.
My C8 engine failed with 2k miles on it. Simply unacceptable. I’ve seen many other C8 failures on forums, much more than the other sports car brands than I’ve owned.
Yah I think they rushed it out the door because they needed some return on investment and they spent a billion on that car as their flagship. I expect the z06 engine to catch fire much as a new Ferrari would but a small block lt2 is surprising.
obviously KG is a troll
My thoughts exactly! How many times is he going to complain about the engine fail @ 2K? I’ve owned dozens of brand new GM Cars, SUV’s and Corvette’s over 50 years. I’ve only had 1 (ONE) major fail out of all the new cars I’ve owned, I’m STILL driving the car that failed me 10+ years “Problem Free” ever since issue has been resolved.
I had a firebird blow the engine as I was driving home from the dealer. Less than 30 miles
Crazy that GM drop the ball on the corvette reliably but they seem to not care about quality because it’s selling like hot cakes
I lost the engine in my 03 z due to valve spring failure at 30k. Not covered. I am on the list for a 23z and would like to know what issues the c8z is having.
CR has issues of its own so there.
I’d give Consumer Reports a 0 out of 100 for reliability. I’ve never seen them be accurate. They are terrible for having their favorites.
They also don’t take into account how the vehicle is driven or owned.
I remember way back with the Buick Lesabre and Regal were extremely reliable and the Grand Prix was terrible…They are the same car. The only difference is the stiffer suspension and “sportyness” of the pontiac so they were bag driven and broke, and the buick’s were driven more reasonably and didn’t break.
also remember tioyota corolla and chevrolet prism were built on the same assembly line in fremont, calif using exactly the same components throght out exxcept for sheet metal. cr gave the prusm thumbs down and the toyota high praise…. c r is a raducal anti=American left wing thoriughky biased left wing rag , a fake phony fraud aimed at folks who have no clue about anything in terms mechabical
Too bad you can’t spell !
I agree. In general, Consumer Reports has usually been found to be anti-American in their vehicle evaluations.
You can’t spell much else clown.
They said the same about my C5 Corvette
I owned it for 18 years never had any trouble with it
Same with my 2006 roadster. To date, I have replaced a battery and tires in 56,788 TROUBLE FREE miles.
I had the very same experience with my C5–I love my 2021 C8
Obviously most cars will not have problems. However, the number of C8 problems reported on C8 Facebook groups and forums is about 3x other brands that I own. My C8 engine failed with 2k miles on it. Simply unacceptable.
So this is all based on “potential problem areas” not actual issues! Yeah ok back to configuring a C8 Z06….
Just what I thought. No actual problem reporting included at all, not even as a check on the “potential problem areas”.
Just for comparison, JD Power has the GLE second in the top ten SUVs.
Just go look on C8 Facebook groups and forums. Many failures. My C8 engine failed with 2k miles on it. Simply unacceptable. I’ve seen many other C8 failures on forums, much more than the other sports car brands than I’ve owned.
I stopped reading at Consumer Report says…
I bought a Sony VCR obviously years ago. Consumers Report gave it top rating.
Broke the first month, warranty was worthless, more hassle than it was worth. Never looked at another Consumers Reports, what a waste of paper.
Is there a bigger anti-American joke than Consumers Report?
Potential problems? I have a 2020, 11K miles across this beautiful country and not one hiccup. They’re just p’d off because they can’t get their hands on one.
Joe Biden?
Joe Biden?
Consumer reports is a joke…
I have a 2019 GS 7sp manual convertible. I have driven it EVERY day since September 2019. I have snow tires, and have put 21,000 miles. Its been in shop three times for oil change. That.is.it. Zero trouble spots.
I’ve had my C8 Z51 since Dec2020 – ZERO problems – most C8 owners have my experience not the “doom and gloom ” projection from CR which is staffed with certified auto idiots!
Obviously most cars will not have problems. However, I’ve seen many C8 failures on forums, much more than the other sports car brands than I’ve owned.
My C8 engine failed with 2k miles on it. Simply unacceptable.
I’ve got a C8 on order. bummer about having an engine replaced. What failed? Track use or driven really hard for a long period? Did you see the oil analysis report by chance?
CR should stick to testing TV’s and radio’s
Whoever pays CR the most has the best products
CR hasn’t been valued since the Japanese bought a big share of the company.
CR is a waste of time reading!!
Hit piece.
I have owned my 2020 C8 HTC for almost one year now, and have 24,000 miles on it so far. I have had to do nothing to this car except change oils. I love the car!
Obviously most cars will not have problems. However, I’ve seen many more issues reported for C8 than other brands that I’ve owned. My C8 engine failed with 2k miles on it. Simply unacceptable.
Died hard CR subscribers are in a class all their own and they have their favorites. When it comes to Honda as seems to be the most trouble free, however, they’ll never admit to problems because of their beliefs and would never admit to a poor over priced purchase. My son had a Pilot with more problems and reliability issues than my 9 year old Silverado. My Silverado had one small failed wheel sensor ($18 part) in 84,000 trouble free 5.3l AFM engine (LMG).
Lol, somebody has some brains. Keeping paying those idiotic dealer prices for a toy. Dumb ass America.
We work hard for our money. We are free to spend it as we choose. Perhaps an adult should explain that to you. One day, when you are old enough to get a job, you will understand kiddo.
Sorry that you feel that spending money on a toy is “dumb ass”. What is it that you spend money on to be happy?
What is GM response to Consumer Report on the very low ratings of the C8 Corvette with there targeted areas of problems?
From what I’ve read it’s the people that’s taking them to the race track and breaking stuff or constantly using a lead foot driving like they’ve just stollen it.
Ones one of the YouTube dudes took his to the drag strip pulling high rpm hole shots, then whined he couldn’t figure out why it broke.
And GM was generous enough to fix it, pretty darn nice for GM to do this when they knew the car was being abused.
I dragged race as a kid 50+ years ago and I even knew at 20 you really need to have bullet proof aftermarket parts to do this, and still break things.
Same with some of the stock wheels that cracked at high speeds on a road course.
Forest Gump stuff 🤙
CONSUMER REPORTS??? Really???
LMAO @ anyone who pays ANY attention to ANYTHING that ridiculous “organization” puts out. I wouldn’t base a purchase decision on a 5-cent pencil on their “ratings,” much less anything of any higher value. I’d tell them to stay away from testing anything as complicated as a vehicle and to just stick with rating toasters, but they aren’t worth a shyte at that either.
Just LMAO @ “Consumer Reports” and all their nuthuggers.
CR has been Vette bashing for as long as I can remember. Their polling metrics are suspect. Vettes have been my everyday ride since 1989. Now driving my 15th, a ’19 ZR1 ragtop. Due diligence regarding scheduled maintenance has been my winning formula. My only complaint is………absolutely NOTHING.
CR also bashes the Jeep Wrangler which most owners I report trouble free ownership. Just because it doesn’t ride like a Lexus, like the Corvette, and is noisy they bash it. Their ratings do not seem to affect the sales of the Corvette, Jeep Wrangler or the Chevy Silverado.
It’s most unfortunate that Consumer Reports put a false narrative out about the C8 Corvette! The car is in its third year of production cut them some slack! If there are issues I’m sure GM is working on them as we speak! What new car doesn’t have a few issues, this new Corvette is simply beautiful, I can’t wait until mine gets here! My neighbor has a 2020 coupe and loves it and “0” issues!
“Detroit dominated in many of Consumer Reports’ most important categories, starting with pickups. But the U.S. also overwhelmed its import rivals in other growing segments of the market. American brands proved more reliable in categories like small SUVs and compact luxury SUVs, topping such familiar products as the Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX.
That said, one U.S. brand hamstrung domestics’ overall ratings. Tesla continued to suffer some of the most severe quality and reliability issues of any brand studied by Consumer Reports.”
I dropped CR years ago because they have been wrong so many times. I have a 2003 2500hd. 6.0L, 4L80E, SLT, Sierra. Only 1 minor unexpected problem so far. 145K miles. They bashed the hell out of what continues to be a very reliable truck.
Why can I not forward this article in e-mail?
This is all Trump’s fault. If he were still president Consumer Reports would be banned those lying bastards, and everyone would be drinking bleach as he has.
CR = confused reports
The only person I know of that has had problems with their C8 was Emilia Hartford (YouTube) but that is what happens when you build a twin turbo 1200 hp car that ironically is used often as a daily.
Consumer Reports is so pro-Japanese vehicles that it’s ridiculous. I, too, had a subscription to CR and didn’t renew it because I saw the obvious bias in the written articles, and not only when the articles were for vehicles. CR is definitely anti-American in its thinking.
When I close my eyes and envision a CR reader I see a dude in acid-wash jean shorts, black dress socks and velcro sandals , oh yeah don’t forget the Tilley hat….
Sourer grapes at light speed ! The truth does hurt, but the “new” Corvette will need GM to sort things out. It is a complex machine , and it never was that reliable.
Anytime I see Consumer Reports give an opinion on a motor vehicle I totally and completely ignore it.
C8Z51 2000 miles in, one day at the track= leaky transmission and damaged axle, Ouch! Never had an issue with my C7 and five years of hard driving.
C8 transmission is made in Mexico. GM was poor quality in 1980s and they are headed back down the rabbit hole again. Too bad.
HeyZeus: C8 transmission is made by Tremec in Mexico. Tremec makes most of the transmissions for US automakers. Mexican government’s terms and conditions for carmakers selling vehicles in Mexico is that 100% of the transmission must be built in Mexico. US carmakers decided to have a collaboration with Mexican transmission maker and source their transmissions through Tremec versus having two transmission plants on either side of the border.
US automakers pleasantly found that Mexican workers more took pride, interest and joy in their work and had better work ethics than US auto workers as measured by warranty costs.
Caterpillar has discovered this also moving their engine manufacturing out of Illinois and into Texas, with many grey iron engine castings now made in Mexico.
GM closed their transmission plant in Parma, Ohio behind their Parma stamping plant ( Parma Metals Center ) due to the transmission made in Mexico requirement.
I find Consumer Reports to be an accurate and useful source of car information. Many of their reviews are spot-on based on my personal experience. Certainly a lot more authoritative than the “guy with a phone” reviews that are all over the internet. Car and Driver is also a very good source of auto reviews.
I have a 2021. Only 6000 miles so far but zero issues. I’m going to guess they are bashing the car because they have had 2 issues that were both “repaired” over the air software procedures. (Neither of which affected mine.) I also am aware of some wheels having cosmetic pits in the finish which have been replaced. I don’t know if that qualifies as a reliability issue.
when i got married my wife had a corolla, she got a weekliy letter from the toyota dealer reninder her that one thing or another had to be done to keep her toyota’s warranty .. she soon traded it for a Buick Verano and frequewntly reminds me how much better the Buick is than was the corolla
I suppose C.R. has to justify it’s existence-payrolls to meet-otherwise why write good reviews, not enough readers/subscribers for good reviews
My issue has been the handling of the Rear wheel issue on my ’16 Z07.. Which one of mine cracked and was seeping air over time. I had replaced but fear another will happen.. Luckily I have road hazard on my extended.. But that doesn’t help if something happens while I’m rolling. GM needs to own up to this and replace all rims with an alternative wheel material
CR is paid off by Japaese brands. They have been full of it for decades. Most auto mags are paid off just like everything else.
I’ve tried hard over the years to like CR because of it’s premise of being, testing various items and reporting on them to the public, in theory a really good idea. But truthfully they are soooooo bent on throwing a negative review on every American vehicle they’ve ever tested, and if they were a GM product, well they literally would go for the jugular and destroy every GM product they could get their hands on. It got to the point where if it were an “American Product” versus a Japanese or German product, you were guaranteed multiple negative comments and a really poor review by CR’s “experts”, yeah right.
So you take these guys with a “grain of salt”…maybe they can test “toasters and micro wave ovens and a TV set or two” and come away with an honest review, but let them anywhere near a true American Product (Especially a GM product) and you’ll be inundated with all sorts of BS and after a while, you just bypass this “Rag Magazine” when it comes to testing anything automotive because you’ll know the end results of their test review depending on whether it’s foreign or domestic and it doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to figure out that they are very biased towards (some) foreign products….which will of course depend on who the person testing the automotive product is, even they have their favorites lined up to test various products, and depending upon who is chosen to test what product will depend upon what the outcome will be.
So is the new C8 Corvette “Perfect” (like every Honda or Toyota) uh, no…but as a Corvette owner for many years with almost every generation of Corvette in my garage at one time or another over the years, I can attest that properly driven and maintained with care and admiration for the product, you can have a very satisfying and reliable “Fun to Drive” product that will last you for years and years should you decide to keep your Corvette for that long.
Most Corvette owners look forward to the next generation of Corvette’s with honest thoughts of purchasing these amazing products from Chevrolet and although every “first year of new generation of Corvette” will have it’s negatives and positives coming out after they’ve been sold to the public, they’ve (GM) have always managed to improve the product to where each generation of Corvette is better than the last generation…you can’t ask for more than that at the reasonable MSRP’s that are attached to each new Corvette Generation. When it comes to “Bang for Your Buck”, no sports car in the world can deliver what Corvette’s have delivered to the sports car loving public and the new C8, carries on that tradition beautifully.
Don’t they test mattresses?
That certainly hasn’t been my experience (2021 C8 Z51), nor that of any other C8 owner I’ve spoken with (at least 15 people) or read about. Looks like CR got it wrong – again.
When i picture Consumer reports, I envision a bunch of marmy coke bottle glasses wearing scraggly haired moldy smelling theys doing the reporting. I go to JD powers for accurate reporting. Cr is more like yelp, only going to hear about the negative.
Now I remember why I stopped reading “Consumer Reports” 🙄🗯
I will be beginning my 3rd season with my C8 Z51 and have not had to visit my Corvette Dealership except for 1st Oil Change and Transmission Oil & Filter. Only time my C8 has been in the shop in 2+ years. Just an FYI 😁
CR is notorious for not liking sports cars and judging them by the same criteria they would use for, say, a minivan. I’m much more inclined to trust their review of a dishwasher than of a car. Any car.
That said, the forums are full of Corvette owners who’ve reported issues. While mine’s been trouble free I know people who can’t say the same. It’s IS an amazing machine. But teething problems with something so new? Yeah. Not unexpected. Is CR hating on the Vette as usual? Also, yeah. Not unexpected.
I have a 2014 C7 Vette. Only problem was the key fob battery died. Done it twice. 3 years each time. I changed the Delco battery for the first time this year. It was 7 years old. Just changed it because it was getting old. Still working great. That and oil changes and Tire changes is it . Could not ask for better service.
They’re are just pissed and negatively biased because the C8 Corvette Stingray is extremely popular, and worst, it runs on fossil fuels.
CR = confusing readers
Let’s see; I’m torn between a new Prius and a Corvette. Oh-oh Consumer Reports says Corvette not reliable.
Better stick with the Prius.
Sure.
What! You badmouthing the Prius? My other car is a 2004 Prius, 210,000 miles. Still on the original brake pads! Full disclosure, the rear wheel bearings are starting to whine and will need attention soon. My C8 is only up to 6,500 (trouble-free) miles but I have no expectation for it to run as low maintenance as that old Prius.
They are both great cars, but with very different missions: Prius – Transport from A to B for minimum $, Corvette – put a big smile on one’s face, transportation a side benefit.
Have had my 2001 since new. Only one repair. Brake module.
LOL! Guess they’ll sell more now.
Consumer reports needs to shut down they
Don’t know what they’re doing
CR should stick with testing tv’s, stereos and refrigerators.
R. Caz.
Like Corvette owners give a 🐀 ass about gas mileage.
consumers reports ha!!! lets go Brandon!!!
CR should stick to testing appliances and stereo systems!
I would not trust CR for purchase info on anything, including a toaster I just bought. So far as their report on the C8, based on “potential” trouble areas its just stirring some imaginary pot to stir up trouble that does not exist.
Consumer reports is very bias with reliability reports, if they don’t really care for the vehicle they will always bash it.
My 2007 Yukon Denali and 07.5 GMC Sierra 3500 HD was CR least reliable vehicles, yet I still have both bought new with no issues after 14 1/2 years. I expect the same with my C8 first ever Corvette at age 68 now 69.
But yet the 2020 C8 Corvette was Motor trends car of the year with the 2021 in line.
Then we have the 2022 Corvette Stingray Makes Car And Driver 10 Best List.
IMO and others the one’s that bash the Corvettes are just envious, a few have said the C8’s are way priced out of range.
Crazy and clueless and out of touch with reality, only wanting to bad mouth a awesome vehicle, that’s very reasonably priced. The one’s constantly complaining about production with all the crap that’s happened several other manufactures shut down production but Chevrolet has been able to continue on slowly with production.
Mine went thru plant 3 shut downs from start to finish and they still was able to built and ship at 3 1/2 months.
KUDOS to Chevrolet for efforts on a totally awesome vehicle.
Sorry to see this from Consumer Reports. Corvette is an American icon. A wake up call to GM possibly?
Based off these comments. Id guess Volvo makes good cars lol
I gave up on Consumer Reports when they went woke. The last issue I read had an article about teaching blacks how to make better photos of themselves when using digital cameras. Canceled immediately after seeing that moronic article. Some folks buy Corvettes to run them hard, and sadly they break like any other car would when abused. My C5 has only had two issues: a leaking transaxle seal and a malfunctioning air blending door under the dashboard. Both easily fixed by my dealer.
Years ago I believed in Consumers Reports thinking it was a valid magazine. However, every time I listen to them with their top rated items, usually non-American products which was interesting, it was a piece of garbage. That magazine should be out of business.
Remember, CR publishes their reliability ratings based on thousands of product owner surveys, not the CR reviewer’s opinion.
When is the last time anyone found “Consumers Report” in a do-it-yourself environment? People who read and respond to it do NOT believe in self-help. When their vehicles get dirty they hire somebody to wash it. I know a woman who took her BMW to the dealership b/c a tire had low air pressure. Did that service show up in C/R’s report? Doubt it seriously! Consummer’s Report is printed for people who have no idea how cars work. From my days working in the Chevy Shop I realize “thingies” and “dohickies” are car’s true gremlins. A spray bottle of “Tighten Up” fixed many squeaks and rattles before the customer’s very eyes and ears. This is one issue that should be printed in braille. Yeah, I subscribe AND read it, but use my eyes.
Consumer Reports bases their reviews on what actual car owners tell them on annual surveys. They don’t make up stories.