Chevrolet Corvette Generation 4 (2014–2019)

Chevrolet Corvette Generation 4 (2014–2019) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chevrolet Corvette — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 2 2006–2009 —
Generation 3 2010–2013 —
Generation 4 2014–2019 —
Generation 5 2020–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Corvette

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
GM 6.2L V8 (L86/L87/LS3) 2008–2026 31 models 482
GM 5.7L V8 (350 / Vortec 5700) 1981–2005 53 models 85

About this generation

Development for the seventh generation Corvette started in 2007. A prime consideration was countering not just the perception but the fact that the Corvette had become an "old man's toy" - confirmed by an October 2012 GM study which showed that about 46 percent of Corvette buyers were 55 or older, compared with 22 percent of Audi R8 and 30 percent of Porsche 911 customers. The head of Chevy marketing, Chris Perry, acknowledged that too many people saw it as the car of "the successful plumber." John Fitzpatrick, Corvette's marketing manager said "It's the old saying, 'Nobody wants to be seen driving an old man's car, but everybody wants to be seen driving a young man's car.' " Originally set to be introduced for the 2011 model year, the C7's debut was delayed until the 2014 model year to make changes to make the car more appealing to younger buyers.

Mid-engine and rear-engine layouts had been considered, but the front-engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD) platform was retained to keep production costs lower. Promotional efforts towards a new generation of buyers included a camouflaged version of the car was made available in the popular video game Gran Turismo 5 in November 2012, and the C7 being featured as the 2013 Indianapolis 500 pace car, the Corvette's 12th time in that spotlight.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette included an LT1 6.2 L V8 (376 cu in) making or with the optional performance exhaust. The LT1 engine (the "LT1" designation was first used by GM in 1970 and then later in 1992.) is in the Gen V family of small block engines, which was used in GM vehicles as the new small V8 option. It featured three new advanced technologies: direct injection, variable valve timing, and an active fuel management system.

Fuel injectors are located under the intake manifold. The Corvette remained rear-wheel drive with the transaxle located in the rear. Transmission choices included a 7-speed manual or a 6-speed (2014) / 8-speed (2015-) automatic with paddle shifters. The new interior included wide-bottom seats as standard, with sportier versions with high side bolsters optional. The Corvette's flag logo was revised for the new car and a small casting of a stingray was added to the car's ornamentation.

Features of the new generation's structure included a carbon fiber hood and removable roof panel. The fenders, doors, and rear quarter panels remained composite. At the rear of the car, the trademark round taillights changed to a more squarish form. The underbody panels were made of "carbon-nano" composite and it made use of a new aluminum frame that located the four wheels an inch farther apart, front to rear and side to side.

Luggage space decreased by 33% from the previous generation's. The overall weight of the car was not announced by General Motors for many months after its first showing in January 2013. Despite the increased use of aluminum and other light weight materials, numerous publications reported that the weight would remain essentially unchanged from that of the previous generation's. In August 2013, the weight of the new Corvette was reported to be , meaning it would weigh more than the previous generation's C6 ZR1 model (), which included a supercharger and intercooler.

Chevrolet announced the C7 Z06 at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. The 2015 Z06 Corvette produced 650 hp from the supercharged LT4 aluminum 6.2 L V8 engine. The new generation Corvette resurrected the "Stingray" name. Originally spelled "Sting Ray" on 1963 through 1967 models and "Stingray" from 1969 until 1976. For the 2015 model, Chevrolet began offering a transaxle version of the 8L90 eight-speed automatic to replace the previous six-speed 6L80.

For the 2017 model year Chevrolet once again introduced the Grand Sport (GS) model. This model included Z06 wide-body styling features and suspension tuning along with the Z51 dry sump LT1 engine configuration.

Source: Wikipedia — Chevrolet Corvette — Seventh generation (C7; 2014–2019), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 315 $43,777 72% 43,812 mi
2016 454 $45,999 75% 33,972 mi
2017 331 $51,499 84% 30,353 mi
2018 109 $48,998 80% 32,394 mi
2019 353 $61,000 100% 23,437 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2014 5 61 Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2015 5 64 Power Train, Wheels, Fuel/Propulsion System
2016 2 103 Wheels, Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train
2017 4 255 Wheels, Steering, Electrical System
2018 1 51 Wheels, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2019 1 147 Wheels, Power Train, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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