Chevy Corvette Among Least Reliable Cars, Says Consumer Reports
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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.