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2010 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Corvette.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette presents as a passenger car requiring 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 oil, and its reliability profile shows 84 owner complaints with the fuel and propulsion system as the leading concern while carrying zero recalls. In the broader context of Corvette complaint history spanning 1990 through 2025, the 2010 model year sits well below the peak of 588 complaints seen in 2008 and far above the low of 8 recorded in 1992, placing it in the lower-middle range of the nameplate's reported issue spectrum. This positioning suggests a relatively trouble-free iteration compared to its most problematic predecessor, though the concentration of complaints in the fuel and propulsion area warrants attention from researchers evaluating long-term durability.

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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-30OEM · 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 85 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12694692. 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 85 · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeBASE FRONT P245/40ZR18; BASE REARP285/35ZR19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5, 10 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12694692 alt 12690386
Engine air filter15776148 alt 25940997
Spark plug12571165 alt 12680072
Battery88866263
Front wiper blades10306888 alt 10306887
Serpentine belt12636225 alt 12585476
Thermostat89018168 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter22862632

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.8 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height49.2 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3208 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.

3.4–4.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.40 sec — 2010 ZR1 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010ZR1 Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.40 sec11.50 sec638 hpRWD
2010ZR1 Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.50 sec11.50 sec638 hpRWD
2010Grand Sport Coupe 6.2L V83.90 sec12.20 sec430 hpRWD
2010Grand Sport Coupe 6.2L V84.10 sec12.50 sec430 hpRWD
2010Grand Sport Coupe 6.2L V84.10 sec12.40 sec430 hpRWD
2010Grand Sport Coupe 6.2L V84.30 sec12.60 sec430 hpRWD
2010Grand Sport Coupe 6.2L V84.30 sec12.60 sec430 hpRWD
2009ZR1 Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.30 sec11.20 sec638 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 engine oil, ONLY USE DEXRON 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 3
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilONLY USE DEXRON
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil5W-30

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 Number85
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 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 Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
RPM43-45 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH RPO J57 / WITH STANDARD / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle129 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH RPO J57 / WITH STANDARD / WITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0008 in / 0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.42 in / 1.34 in / 1.02 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.42 in / 1.34 in / 1.02 in / 1.26 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
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 Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
370 degrees; M8 Bolts:70 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.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: 1811 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
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.6 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 miFuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & 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 2010 Chevrolet Corvette represents a notable improvement over the troubled 2005-2008 period, which saw complaints peak at 588 in 2008. Complaints dropped sharply from 152 in 2009 to 84 in 2010, matching the 2011 figure and followed by a further decline to 56 in 2012—indicating a clear downward trend in consumer grievances during this part of the C6 generation. The 2010 model year had zero recalls and zero NHTSA investigations, a stark contrast to the six recalls and four investigations recorded in 2005. However, the high TSB count (1,260) and the dominant complaint category (Fuel/Propulsion System at 44 of 84 total complaints) suggest ongoing technical service issues, though the root cause is not specified in the data. With only one crash complaint and zero fire complaints, the 2010 model shows no significant safety red flags. **The 2010 Corvette is a good year to buy within this generation**, as it sits at the low point of the complaint curve with no recalls or active investigations, indicating relative reliability compared to both the preceding C5/C6 troubled years and the later spike in 2017.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1260
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
84
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 84 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System44
Air Bags12
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Power Train4
Engine2
Structure2
Exterior Lighting2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1260 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 85 batteryVehicles taking 5.5 qtEngine oil filter 12694692Engine air filter 15776148Spark plug 12571165Battery 88866263

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Corvette take?

5.5 qt of 5W-30 MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Corvette have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.