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2019 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Corvette.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette is a supercharged passenger car paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a dry sump oil tank, returning EPA fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. Proper lubrication for this powerplant calls for an oil viscosity of either 10W-40 or 5W-30. When placed within the model's broader complaint history spanning 1990 to 2025, the 2019 model year sits on the more reliable end of the spectrum with just 147 total owner complaints—largely centered on wheels—and a single recall. This positions it far closer to the low-complaint benchmark set in 1992 with eight complaints than the problematic 2008 peak of 588 complaints, indicating a relatively stable point in the Corvette's lifecycle for researchers to note.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacitySupercharged and equipped with dry sump oil tankOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/25/18 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 Battery is vented to the outside. · 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 Battery is vented to the outside. · 615 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP285/30ZR19 (94Y); Rear: P335/25ZR20 (99Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim10; Rear: 12 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377
Engine air filter84032895
Spark plug12622441 alt 12664824
Battery88866309 alt 88866116
Front wiper blades84613732 alt 84613733
Serpentine belt12690550 alt 12651112
Thermostat12620318 alt 12674634
Cabin air filter22862632

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.8 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height48.8 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3362 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 25 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium 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.

3.0–3.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.00 sec — 2019 ZR1 1ZR Coupe (ZTK Track Pack)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019ZR1 1ZR Coupe (ZTK Track Pack) 6.2L Supercharger V83.00 sec10.80 sec755 hpRWD
2019ZR1 3ZR Coupe (ZTK Track Pack) 6.2L Supercharger V83.00 sec10.80 sec755 hpRWD
2019ZR1 3ZR Coupe (ZTK Track Pack) 6.2L Supercharger V83.10 sec11.00 sec755 hpRWD
2019ZR1 3ZR Coupe (ZTK Track Pack) 6.2L Supercharger V83.10 sec11.10 sec755 hpRWD
2019ZR1 3ZR Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.20 sec11.00 sec755 hpRWD
2017Grand Sport 3LT Coupe (Z07 Package) 6.2L V83.60 sec12.00 sec460 hpRWD
2017Grand Sport 3LT Coupe (Z07 Package) 6.2L V83.70 sec12.10 sec460 hpRWD
2017Grand Sport 3LT Coupe 6.2L V83.80 sec12.20 sec460 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds Supercharged and equipped with dry sump oil tank of 10W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DEXRON® LS Gear Oil in the differential, Dot 3 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

Brake FluidDot 3
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilDEXRON® LS Gear Oil
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.53-2.96
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant Capacity11.8 qt
Engine Oil10W-40 · 5W-30 · synthetic
Engine Oil10W-40

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)34.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Main BearingsNote:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission66.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub184.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.16 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePSD-1
Oil Capacity4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48 Battery is vented to the outside.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance615 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure22
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 22
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 162; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .940
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .001
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1115°-125°
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3With internal hex style bolts40 degrees
4Except internal hex style bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.08, Step 222 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 Step 222 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 17 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.20 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Bolts7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 17 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.20 ft. lbs

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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory 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 2019 Chevrolet Corvette closes out its generation with a notable spike in federal complaints, jumping to 147 from just 51 in 2018 before falling to 34 in 2020. This target year's complaint profile is overwhelmingly concentrated in a single area, with wheels accounting for 122 of the 147 complaints, followed distantly by power train (8), engine (4), and fuel/propulsion (2). While the 2019 model matches 2018's low recall count of one and has zero crash or fire complaints, the sheer volume of wheel complaints makes it an outlier within the surrounding model years. The data does not specify the root cause of these wheel issues, but the high concentration suggests a specific, localized problem rather than a broad decline in overall vehicle quality. Consequently, the 2019 Corvette is a viable purchase only if you can verify that the specific wheel issue has been fully inspected and resolved.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
787
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
147
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
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 147 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Wheels122
Power Train8
Engine4
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering2
Unknown Or Other1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V360000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 31/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 787 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…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

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 batteryVehicles taking Supercharged and equipped with dry sump oil tankEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 84032895Spark plug 12622441Battery 88866309

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Corvette take?

Supercharged and equipped with dry sump oil tank of All Temperatures: 10W-40; As an alternate 5W-30 full synthetic oil may be used for street use only., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 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 15 city / 25 highway / 18 combined mpg.