Above Average Reliability

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

7th Generation C7 Grand Sport/Z06 · 6.2L V8 LT1 (460hp) / 6.2L V8 Z06 (650hp supercharged) · $43,000 - $80,000

Known Issues — 2017 Chevrolet Corvette

CRITICAL

Z06 overheating on sustained track use

MODERATE

MRC shock absorber failures

MODERATE

Manual transmission synchronizer wear

MINOR

Grand Sport rear spoiler wind noise at high speed

MODERATE

Aftermarket modifications common — inspect carefully

What to Inspect

  • Check Z06 cooling
  • Test MRC suspension
  • Check for mods — Grand Sport popular track car
  • Test manual shifts
  • Inspect brake pad thickness

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil changeevery 5,000 miles$80-$130
MRC fluidevery 50,000 miles$200-$400
Brake pads (front)every 15,000-30,000 miles$200-$500
Spark plugsevery 100,000 miles$150-$250
Transmission fluid (manual)every 30,000 miles$100-$180
Coolant flushevery 50,000 miles$100-$180

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