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2018 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Corvette.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette is a passenger car featuring an S8 automatic transmission and an engine utilizing 5W-30 or 0W-30 oil viscosity with an oil sump tank and/or supercharger. This model delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 13/23/16 mpg. Within a broader model complaint history spanning 1990 to 2025, the 2018 year is relatively stable with one recall and 51 owner complaints—centered primarily on the wheels—positioning it well below the series peak of 588 complaints seen in 2008.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityWith oil sump tank and/or superchargerOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy13/23/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. 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 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245/35R19; Rear: P285/30R20OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25206377
Engine air filter	84032895
Spark plug	12622441 alt 12642722
Battery	88866116 alt 88866271
Front wiper blades	84613732 alt 84613733
Serpentine belt	12651112 alt 12663625
Thermostat	12620318 alt 12674634
Cabin air filter	22862632

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.8 in
Overall width	74 in
Overall height	48.8 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Curb weight	3362 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	13 / 23 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

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.

3.0–4.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.00 sec — 2019 ZR1 1ZR Coupe (ZTK Track Pack)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	Grand Sport 3LT Coupe (Z07 Package) 6.2L V8	3.60 sec	12.00 sec	460 hp	RWD
2017	Grand Sport 3LT Coupe (Z07 Package) 6.2L V8	3.70 sec	12.10 sec	460 hp	RWD
2017	Grand Sport 3LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.80 sec	12.20 sec	460 hp	RWD
2017	Grand Sport 1LT Coupe (Z07 Package) 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.30 sec	460 hp	RWD
2017	Grand Sport 2LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.30 sec	460 hp	RWD
2017	Grand Sport 2LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.30 sec	460 hp	RWD
2017	Grand Sport 3LT Coupe (Z07 Package) 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.20 sec	460 hp	RWD
2019	ZR1 1ZR Coupe (ZTK Track Pack) 6.2L Supercharger V8	3.00 sec	10.80 sec	755 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds With oil sump tank and/or supercharger of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Use Dexron LS Gear oil Part number 88862624 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3. 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 Fluid	Use Dexron HP
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	Use Dexron LS Gear oil Part number 88862624
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5.0-6.0
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 0W-30
Manual Transmission Fluid	Use GM part number 88861800
Power Steering Fluid	EPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	184.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	615 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	615 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)

46.0-88.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: Fixed Caliper
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 162; Rear: 89
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front:
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Rear: .001; Rear: .0008
Maximum Rotor Runout	Rear: .002; Rear: .004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	85.0

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Internal Hex head bolts	40 degrees
4	Except Hex head bolts	60 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Internal Hex head bolts	40 degrees
4	Except Hex head bolts	60 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	45

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Lower: Step 1: 7.4 ft. lbs.

7.4 ft. lbs.; Upper Bolts: 7.4

7.4 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	3.7 ft. lbs.	3.7 ft. lbs
2	7.4

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	110 degrees; Outer bolts	110 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	80.0 degrees; Side bolts	80 degrees
1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	60.0 degrees	60 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

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 2018 Chevrolet Corvette shows a notable improvement in complaint volume compared to its immediate predecessors, dropping to 51 complaints from 255 in 2017, while also experiencing only 1 recall versus 4 the prior year, though complaints rose again to 147 in 2019. Within this generation's arc, 2018 represents one of the lowest complaint years recorded, falling between the elevated 2017 period and the subsequent 2019 uptick. The data reveals that wheel-related issues dominate the 2018 record, comprising 43 of the 51 total complaints (approximately 84%), with only 1 crash complaint and zero fire complaints recorded. This concentration suggests the low overall complaint count may reflect a specific component concern rather than broad reliability, though it is worth noting the single recall addressed a discrete issue. Given the low complaint tally, minimal recall activity, and absence of investigations, the 2018 model year appears to be among the more favorable used Corvette options within this generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1006

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17’18’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 51 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Wheels43

Service Brakes2

Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System,Wheels1

Tires1

Steering1

Power Train1

Structure,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V175000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 20/03/2025

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail. Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1006 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP5700G	2026-01-12	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

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 48 battery Vehicles taking With oil sump tank and/or supercharger Engine oil filter 25206377 Engine air filter 84032895 Spark plug 12622441 Battery 88866116

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Corvette take?

With oil sump tank and/or supercharger of 5W-30 Use GM Dexos 1 Oil or equivalent. Where temperature falls below -20 degreesF Use 0W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Corvette have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corvette get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 23 highway / 16 combined mpg.