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2007 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Corvette.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Designated as a passenger car, the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is specified to use 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil and is associated with 2 recalls and 385 total owner complaints. The Fuel/Propulsion System stands out as the top complaint area for this model year within the provided reliability data. When measured against the model's complaint history covering 1990 to 2025, the 2007 variant sits between the extremes of the 1992 low of 8 complaints and the 2008 peak of 588. This positioning defines the vehicle as having an intermediate complaint volume relative to the model's recorded history, warranting attention to propulsion-related components during evaluation.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 90 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 90 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeFRONT P245/40ZR18; REAR P285/35ZR19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5, 10 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12690386
Engine air filter15776148 alt 10342024
Spark plug12571165 alt 12621258
Battery88866263
Front wiper blades10306887 alt 10306888
Serpentine belt12636225 alt 12585476
Thermostat12600171 alt 12570307
Cabin air filter15861929 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.8 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height49.2 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3199 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

3.6–3.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2007 Z06 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.60 sec11.80 sec505 hpRWD
2007Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.60 sec12.00 sec505 hpRWD
2007Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.70 sec11.70 sec505 hpRWD
2007Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.80 sec11.70 sec505 hpRWD
2006Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.40 sec11.80 sec505 hpRWD
2006Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.50 sec11.70 sec505 hpRWD
2006Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.50 sec11.50 sec505 hpRWD
2006Z06 Coupe 7.0L V83.60 sec11.70 sec505 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.7
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 qt
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number90
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number90

Service checks

Pressure Test18, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test18, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
RPM43-45 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket125.
Torque to Knuckle125.
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.205 in / 0.98 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1installation, 111 ft. lbs, step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 59 ft. lbs., step 4: 200111 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M11 bolts:

122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
370 degrees; M8 bolts: 2270 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10:

122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Turn an additional 90 degrees; Final - Turn an additional 70 degrees; Bolts 11-1590 degrees
122 ft. lbs. Starting from the center and work outward.22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1811 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette sits roughly in the middle of the C6 generation (2005–2013) and registers 385 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 investigations, and 953 technical service bulletins, placing it modestly below the 2005 (536 complaints, 6 recalls) and 2006 (413 complaints, 5 recalls) early-C6 years and well below the 2008 spike of 588 complaints, though still elevated against the much cleaner 2009–2013 stretch that drops into the 56–152 range. The recall and investigation counts specifically improved versus the preceding two model years, suggesting that some early build-quality issues had been addressed, yet the TSB total continues to climb steeply (830 in 2006, 953 in 2007, 1,029 in 2008), indicating that refinement and warranty campaigns were still actively flowing through the platform. The dominant complaint cluster is the fuel/propulsion system at 99 filings — more than double the next category (engine at 40) — with 4 fire and 6 crash complaints in the file, figures that warrant a pre-purchase inspection focused specifically on fuel delivery and emissions components even though the data does not specify a single root cause. Taken together, 2007 represents a transitional, mid-generation model year with fewer headline recalls than its immediate predecessors but with a propulsion-system complaint profile that has not yet faded. For a used buyer, 2007 is a defensible choice provided the car has documented fuel-system and powertrain service history, but the cleaner 2010–2013 C6 cars offer a noticeably quieter federal record.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
953
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
385
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 385 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System99
Engine40
Power Train39
Exterior Lighting27
Air Bags24
Structure17
Fuel System, Gasoline12
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V251000Electrical System:WiringReported 14/05/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC)… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

09V491000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsReported 23/12/2009

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN ROOF PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 953 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIC5650M2025-08-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Corvette take?

5.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Corvette have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.