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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Convertible 7MT

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Convertible 7MT is a 455-hp 6.2-liter V8 convertible with a transmission, 7-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $64,000 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 455 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Corvette measures 176.9 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,362 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$64,000 ($87,764 *)
MSRP with Destination$64,995 ($89,128 *)
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeLT1; Gas V8; 6.2L V-8; Direct Injection
Displacement6.2 L
Horsepower455 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Redline6,600 rpm
Injection TypeDirect Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionTransmission, 7-speed manual with Active Rev Matching with Z51 performance ratios
1st Gear2.97 (52 mph **)
2nd Gear2.07 (74 mph **)
3rd Gear1.43 (107 mph **)
4th Gear1 (153 mph **)
5th Gear0.71 (216 mph **)
6th Gear0.57 (269 mph **)
7th Gear0.48 (320 mph **)
Reverse2.9
Final Drive3.42
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionShort/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spring
Rear SuspensionShort/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spring
Turning Diameter37.7 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.6 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Disc13.3 x 0.90 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front19 x 8.5 in
Wheels Rear20 x 10 in
Tires FrontP245/35ZR19
Tires RearP285/30ZR20
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.9 in
Width73.9 in
Height48.9 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Front Track63 in
Rear Track61.7 in
Cargo Volume10 ft³
Curb Weight3,362 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.9 in
Legroom Front43 in
Shoulder Room Front55.2 in
Hip Room Front53.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CORVETTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 10, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

NHTSA campaign 17V437000

Sep 8, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

NHTSA campaign 16V651000

Jan 26, 2015 · SUSPENSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles the toe link outer ball joint on the rear suspension may not have been properly tightened during the assembly process. The Toe link may loosen with the vehicle use and eventually separate.

Consequence: A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14857.

NHTSA campaign 15V031000

Sep 19, 2014 · AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014. In the event of a driver frontal air bag deployment, the driver air bag module back plate may fracture, allowing the driver air bag to separate from the steering wheel.

Consequence: An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14594.

NHTSA campaign 14V570000

Sep 17, 2014 · PARKING BRAKE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both rear wheels, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence: If the parking brake cable isn't fully seated and engaged on both of the rear park brake drums, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the park brake cable installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14620.

NHTSA campaign 14V568000

65 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CORVETTE

Owner Complaints

65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CORVETTE (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train18
Wheels12
Engine8
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Electrical System5
Visibility/Wiper5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 21, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on a trailer dynamometer machine, a plastic piece at the bottom of the accelerator pedal fractured. The…”
Aug 22, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“When C7 Stingray Corvette in the garage with the door closed, there is a strong smell of fuel coming from the vehicle, this problem started around July, 2025.... I have owed the vehicle for 3 years…”
Aug 14, 2025 · Engine
“Driving down interstate at 74 MPH when engine acted like it wasn't accelerating and I was able to get off on an exit when car died had to have it towed to a chevrolet dealership. Engine wouldn't turn…”
Apr 18, 2025 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe shuddering and vibration while accelerating from a stationary position and while driving at slower…”
Apr 14, 2025 · Power Train
“Torque converter shudder and noise (definitely and issue related transmission). Around 1,500 RPM the vehicle starts to experience the shudder, shaking, and noise. Additionally there is a feeling of a…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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