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2022 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Corvette.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette is a two‑seat, mid‑engine sports car that sits on the same platform as its predecessors but benefits from a 7.5‑quart, 0W‑40 oil system and an S8 automatic transmission, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 16 city/24 highway/19 combined miles per gallon. Its powertrain, a hallmark of the model’s performance lineage, remains the focal point of the 20 owner complaints reported this year, with a single recall issued. When viewed against the broader Corvette reliability history, which spans 1990‑2025 and peaked at 588 complaints in 2008 while dipping to just eight in 1992, the 2022’s complaint volume signals a modest improvement in the long‑term reliability narrative for the iconic sports car.

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 capacity7.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/24/19 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 · 730 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 · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size245/35ZR19 (89Y), Rear: 305/30ZR20 (99Y)OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5, Rear: 11 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25206377
Engine air filter	84321605
Spark plug	12622442
Battery	88866309
Front wiper blades	84566978 alt 84566977
Serpentine belt	12731925 alt 12643218
Thermostat	12661950 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter	13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	48.4 in
Wheelbase	107.1 in
Curb weight	3474 lb
Track (front / rear)	65 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	40/60

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 24 / 19 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.

2.2–3.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.20 sec — 2025 ZR1 Coupe (ZTK Performance Pack)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2021	Stingray 2LT Coupe (Z51 Pack) 6.2L V8	2.90 sec	11.20 sec	495 hp	RWD
2021	Stingray 2LT Coupe (Z51 Pack) 6.2L V8	3.10 sec	11.40 sec	495 hp	RWD
2023	Z06 3LZ 70th Anniversary Convertible 5.5L V8	2.60 sec	10.60 sec	670 hp	RWD
2023	Z06 3LZ Z07 Coupe (Carbon Aero) 5.5L V8	2.60 sec	10.50 sec	670 hp	RWD
2023	Z06 3LZ Z07 Coupe (Carbon Aero) 5.5L V8	2.60 sec	10.60 sec	670 hp	RWD
2023	Z06 3LZ 70th Anniversary Convertible (Carbon Aero) 5.5L V8	2.70 sec	10.70 sec	670 hp	RWD
2023	Z06 3LZ Z07 Coupe (Carbon Aero) 5.5L V8	2.80 sec	10.80 sec	670 hp	RWD
2023	Stingray 3LT Convertible (Z51 Pack) 6.2L V8	3.00 sec	11.40 sec	495 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.5 qt of 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity	1.0 Pint
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	Models not equipped with RPO Codes V08 or V09
Engine Oil	Synthetic · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.9 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	2.7 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Calipers are fixed.
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 155.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness	JL9, J55 or J56: 0.030" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.10; Rear: 0.94
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Upper) — tightening sequence 1 stages

Inspect the ball joint seal for cuts or tears and clean. Step 3: The ball joint must be replaced if the ball joint seal has any damage. Step 4: Measure vertical lash with a dial indicator. Step 5: Simulate ball joint movement by lifting and prying between knuckle and control arm. Step 6: Replace ball joint and control arm if readings exceed specification.

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

59.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°

59 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

59.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°

59 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4

3.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Transmission Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 mi	Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Transmission Filter (replace)
At 45,000 mi	Transmission Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Hood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

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 2022 model year registers 20 complaints and 1 recall, representing an increase from 2021’s 11 complaints while halving that year’s recall count, and sitting nearly equivalent to 2023’s 22 complaints with an identical single recall. Within the current generation arc beginning in 2020, federal data shows a sharp decline from the launch year’s 34 complaints and 4 recalls to a stabilized low-incidence plateau across 2021–2025, with 2022 occupying the middle of this quieter period. The year’s complaint profile concentrates in Power Train (5) and Electrical System (4) categories, with zero crash or fire complaints recorded, though the data does not specify underlying causes for these reports. Given its position in the generation’s maturity curve with minimal recall activity and complaint volumes holding steady near generational lows, 2022 presents a favorable acquisition point for this platform.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

676

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

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 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5

Electrical System4

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2

Structure2

Service Brakes2

Tires1

Unknown Or Other1

Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V091000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 17/02/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 676 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT5966F	2026-06-23	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT6519	2026-05-27	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIT6215C	2026-05-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they…
PIT6513	2026-05-11	Unknown Or Other	This PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present…
PIC6423A	2026-05-11	Unknown Or Other	Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…

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 7.5 qt Engine oil filter 25206377 Engine air filter 84321605 Spark plug 12622442 Battery 88866309

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Corvette take?

7.5 qt of Mobil 1 Synthetic Dexos 2 0W-40 is recommended., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 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 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.