John 511

What year is the most trouble free?

Shokwav

Buy the newest one you can find in the best condition with the lowest miles. At least that’s what I would do. The newer the year the more improvements it will have had from gm.

dbirdhouse1

Believe it or not the first year/2014 has not only been one of the most trouble free but one of the most trouble free year intros of all time. From there the Corvette rather than the GS or Z06 has caused fewer problems because it lacks those areas where the other two caused some statistical grief; cracking wheels, transmission shuddering (8 speed auto) and overheating (on the track with the Z06). But even these are still statistically rare and the condition of the individual ones you look at will be a far greater variable. Good luck

Squeaky Wheel

If you want an automatic, and don’t care about a front camera or Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, I’d look for a nice 2014 with the 2LT trim. And if you want a few more track oriented options, a Z51. Makes for a pretty nice and reliable package at a reasonable price IMO. I may be a little biased though since that’s what I bought after selling a 2016 3LT coupe with the A8 transmission.

fuzzy03cls

That is what I did. 2019 with 8500 miles

roadbike56

When it comes to the C7, there's no year to avoid. Pick a Corvette C7 you really like then come back to this forum and ask for input about that car.

Raidercop

I went for a 2019 Z51 with a M7. Seems a lot of issues with the other yrs were addressed by GM. I even went for a 3LT and GM made corrections to dash.

corvettezman

The dash was still an issue in 2019 3LTs. It is an issue with C8s as well. They have added staples I think but the issue is still there.
You are just one of the lucky ones, so far.

Raidercop

yes mine has the added staples and "new" glue

joeking

The 2014 is known to have the most trouble free automatic trans.

Jeff T.

Understand what options are important to you. For example, I use Android Auto, 14/15 did not come with AA...

boraxman

Some early 16's didn't have it either.

Rabbi

Mine developed the shudder, it goes across all their models.

Squeaky Wheel

Is yours a 2014 with the A6? First I’ve heard of that with the A6. Have you been able to eliminate it? If so, what was the remedy? Triple flush of the tranny fluid with the new improved version?

Anyone else had a shudder problem with the A6?

Vetteman Jack

I have not had any problems with transmission shudder on my 2014 A6. I will agree that the first year C7 has been a very reliable car with just a few exceptions. Mine had an infotainment screen that needed replacing and recently a belt tensioner, but that is it. If you want newer, just be sure to have it thoroughly checked over by a good Vette tech, as you should do with any year that you are considering. Good luck - the C7 is a very good car and a blast to drive.

dvilin

2014 is the one labeled as the most trouble free C7.

AnotherNorskie

It's not so much the 'years' as it is which options it came with. If you eliminate some of the more troublesome options you'll have the most reliable one, regardless of year.

• 3LT's you risk dash delamination (narrows it down to 1LT or 2LT)
• Automatics spend more time in AFM and increase the risk of lifter and torque tube failure (narrows it down to the M7's)
• If you must go auto, the A6 ('14 and '15) have the least issues, but it seems the A8's issues are solved with a triple-flush.
• GS and Z06 crack wheels.

I would also suggest getting one that has enough miles on it to sus out any issues while under warranty. You don't want something with 2k miles and years out of warranty.

Thus, a non-3LT Stingray with three pedals will be the most reliable.

Squeaky Wheel

I agree, but with a slight correction. Only the 2014 has the automatic A6 transmission.

orca1946

Did you get the 2019?

Bayshore Vette

2019 2LT seems to be the most sorted out of the C7s. GS is the least expensive wide bodied Corvette, if that is your thing. Getting rid of the OEM wheels (GS/Z06) is the price of admission. M7 avoids AFM, if that is your thing as well.