2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Two SeatersRear-Wheel Drive
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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City
12
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
15
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
12
Hwy
21
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $5,450/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$5,450

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-15,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 2/10
GHG Score: 2/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
597 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
19.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.5L 8-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
5.5L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,490/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,957/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,888/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,136/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,522/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,510/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,591/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,618/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,344/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,448/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 15 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems22 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 22 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
6
Electrical System
5
Brakes
3
Visibility / Wipers
2
Fuel System
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Engine
1
Suspension
1

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems by category: Power Train: 6 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
5
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 03/23/2026Fire1 InjuryODI#11726536
Component/System: Fuel System – Fuel Filler / Left-Side Radiator and Cooling Fan Assembly (subject to NHTSA Recall 25V536). What happened: On June 15, 2024, I was refueling my 2023 Chevrolet Corvette …
Power TrainFiled: 10/29/2024Fire1 InjuryODI#11622394
On [XXX] I was driving my corvette in Atlantic City, New Jersey, which at that time I noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. I looked at my dash to see if any warning lights or check engin…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/08/2024ODI#11607249
Normal driving conditions while in Z-mode in moderate traffic, an audible bang was heard, however there was no immediate issue. A few minutes later the Check Engine Light, ABS, Traction Control and ot…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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