At 85,000 miles the timing chain triggered the check engine light to come on. At 100,037 miles the engine was burning oil. Three mechanics confirmed that the engine needed to be replaced. An estimated cost of $8,000 - $12,000.
Engine & cooling
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Engine problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on November 16, 2022. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the engine leaked oil and the contact smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The odor remained in the vehicle for a year and came from the vents, which distracted the driver. The vehicle was taken to nalley chevrolet (4200 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (770) 969-1001) where it was diagnosed that an oil change was needed and a new oil pan needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired and an alignment was performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,775.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet corvette. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the vehicle failed to recognize the key fob when inserted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Chevrolet Corvette engine complaints by year
Corvette engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data