2018 Chevrolet Corvette Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,755miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,755 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes have now four times failed to stop the vehicle. When pressed they get hard, then go down to the floor and there's a pulsating feeling. The vehicle just continues to go to the floor. On the third occasion that it happened, the vehicle in a non-emergency situation, would not stop in traffic and rear-ended another vehicle. It is dangerous and GM is no help.”
NHTSA complaint #11172195, filed 2019-01, 9,500 miles“Two brake rotors on 2018 Corvette grand sport have permanent rust bands that do not wear off under braking. They are scoring and grooving the brake pads instead. Gm blames the dealer for poor maintenance but neither will replace because they say it's only 'cosmetic' according to them. They did advise me to replace the rotors myself at a cost of $4000 on a brand new car! It has had the band since day 1! When the car is washed or the rotor gets wet it fuses to the pads and locks the wheel. You have to rock the car get it to break loose. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110031, filed 2018-07, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010562Oct 9, 2024This bulletin provides information on possible normal brake drag caused by the vehicle parked for an extended period of time.
- 11010559Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides information for cleaning the brake calipers that may have staining/discoloring on the paint of the brake caliper.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10245397Nov 9, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10245396Nov 9, 2023This service bulletin provides information for cleaning the brake calipers that may have staining/discoloring on the paint of the brake caliper.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 15% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 3% |
| 2007 | 21 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 62 | 12% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 22 | 11% |
| 2000 | 32 | 12% |
| 1999 | 25 | 8% |
| 1998 | 36 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 5 | 17% |
| 1993 | 4 | 18% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 20% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 7 | 47% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette
45 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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