Not only is the mid-engine Corvette a performance and design standout, it looks as if the C8 is proving to be pretty dependable, too.
Corvette took first place in the Premium Sporty Car category of the 36th annual J.D. Power 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study that measured long-term vehicle reliability based on responses from 34,175 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after they had owned the car for three years. The study was fielded from August through November 2024.
The Corvette wasn’t the only General Motors car to be honored as all four GM brands wound up among the top 10 of the 30 included in the study.
“At GM, we prioritize quality in everything we do, with a goal of providing customers with the best vehicle experience over the course of their ownership years,” said Marcos Purty, vice president, global quality, supplier quality and Operational Excellence, General Motors. “Earning J.D. Power Awards for vehicle dependability reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Other first-place finishers from Chevy included the Silverado, Large Light Duty Pickup; Silverado HD, Large Heavy Duty Pickup; and Tahoe, Large SUV.
Other model winners from GM included the Cadillac XT6, Upper Midsize Premium SUV, and GMC Acadia, Upper Midsize SUV.
Overall, GM made a strong showing, with Buick being named top brand in the Mass Market segment and second overall as well as receiving the “Overall Mass Market Nameplate” award, Chevrolet taking fourth in Mass Market brands and fifth overall, GMC finishing fifth in Mass Market brands and seventh overall, and Cadillac ranking second among Premium brands and fifth overall. Lexus ranks highest overall in vehicle dependability for the third consecutive year.
The study, now in its 36th year, covers 184 specific problem areas across nine major vehicle categories: climate; driving assistance; driving experience; exterior; features/controls/displays; infotainment; interior; powertrain; and seats.
Source:
JDPower.com via General Motors
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There are quite a few C8 owners on their second or third transmission with low miles, who might beg to differ.
Fake news is a common buzzword these days. You might like to think you’re to smart to fall for misinformation. But the reality research suggests as many as one in ten of us believe everything we see online. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the trait’s of people who believe everything they see online? 1. Confirmation bias 2. They are trusting 3. They’re not thinking critically 4. They follow the crowd 5. They are hasty 6. They want to feel superior 7. They are emotionally driven. The same study also noted how anxious people are more susceptible to online lies. In short, we should step back and think things through before believing what we see online?
Thanks,
Ray
Ray, I’m not totally sure what you’re trying to say. But the only fact that I’m totally sure of is that my ‘23 Stingray is on it’s second transmission after only 4000 miles of normal driving.
Ray it’s just like the people who lined up for the COVID jab after seeing all the propaganda. Some wish they didn’t and some aren’t here anymore to think about it. As far as GM’s “sporty car”, the jury is still out on the transmission issues.
@ Rylan Benzi. Seemingly wise words worth a double check and worth putting to the test so I decided to apply the six numbered theories you put forth on another post on the blog and hold and behold a certain Rylan Benzi informing Corvette Blogger that the Mercedes AMG-One (a formula one car) is Road Homologated when in reality the NHTSA (the homologation body) clearly indicates that the AMG-One did in effect fail the NHTSA homologation testing and therefore is NOT road homogated.
In light of the about allow me to suggest yet another tenet to yours. 7. Be leery of blog pontificating.
I’ve owned my 2021 since January of 2021 and I have had zero problems and can name 10 other C8 owners that have the same situation. If one person has a significant issue we hear about it 20 times.
Fake. Out of the four Corvette owners I know, three have had their transmissions replaced. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Once the drivetrain warranty begins to expire and C8 rack up miles, expect one of the most massive lawsuits in the auto industry.
I own a 2021 C8 , 3LT , Z51 , coupe. It now has 29,000 miles plus and it has performed fantastic . No major issues , only prescribed maintenance on time and on schedule. It has been driven within tolerances , This Corvette is even my daily driver. We have to also admit the new C8 is so easy to drive we have many non-drivers who do not know how to drive a super-car, You cannot drive this one like a previous Corvette ,except maybe a C7. The C7 was surely the proving ground. This is not the Corvette to paint up or add speed products only. It is to drive on the Supper Car level. It can shif faster ,than my expectation. Try it if you can . you only have to pick a color.
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