Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Corvette.
The 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Overview recorded just four total owner complaints, with tire issues cited as the top complaint area and two recalls issued for the model. When viewed against the broader complaint history for the Corvette line from 1990 through 2025—where the peak year saw 588 complaints in 2008 and the trough only eight in 1992—the 1975 model’s complaint count sits at the very low end of the spectrum. This suggests that, relative to later years covered in the data, the 1975 Corvette generated comparatively few owner‑reported problems.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 182.3 in |
| Overall width | 67.7 in |
| Overall height | 47.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3472 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Stingray Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.70 sec | 16.10 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | Stingray L82 Convertible 5.7L V8 | 7.40 sec | 15.80 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1976 | Stingray L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.10 sec | 15.30 sec | 210 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray LS4 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 6.40 sec | 14.60 sec | 275 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray LS4 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 6.40 sec | 14.70 sec | 275 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.10 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1977 | L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.80 sec | 15.50 sec | 210 hp | RWD |
| 1978 | Targa Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.80 sec | 16.10 sec | 220 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The provided federal record starts in 1990, so there is no entry for the 1975 model year. The earliest complaint count recorded is 39 in 1990 and later fluctuated to a high of 407 complaints in 1998 and a low of 10 in 2025, with crash and fire complaints consistently listed as 0. The target year’s complaint categories each have a count of one, and the dataset shows 0 crash and 0 fire complaints for that year. Because the data contains no information for 1975, the historical trend cannot be extrapolated to that year. Consequently, a purchase of a 1975 Corvette should be based on a detailed mechanical inspection rather than on federal complaint data.
All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
REMANUFACTURERD REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, PART NOS. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, AND 16-7020, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, TO APRIL, 25, 2003., AND FOR USE ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. THE SUBJECT BRAKE… Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL UNSOLD INVENTORY WILL BE REPURCHASED AND WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND TO CUSTOMERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.