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2014 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Corvette.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is a passenger car equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission, a 7.0‑quart oil capacity that calls for 5W‑30 viscosity, and EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 16 city, 27 highway and 20 combined mpg. Its 7.0‑quart oil requirement stands out among its specifications, while the drivetrain delivers the noted efficiency figures. Owner data show 61 total complaints, with the fuel/propulsion system the top concern and five recalls recorded for the model year. Across the 1990‑2025 complaint history, the 2014 Corvette falls well below the 2008 peak of 588 complaints yet remains above the 1992 low of eight, indicating a comparatively modest but not negligible reliability profile.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/27/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245/40R18 FRONT; P285/35R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5 FRONT; 10.0 REAR inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25206377
Engine air filter	84032895
Spark plug	12622441
Battery	88866309 alt 88866271
Front wiper blades	84613732 alt 84613733
Serpentine belt	12651112
Thermostat	12620318 alt 12674639
Cabin air filter	22862632

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.8 in
Overall width	74 in
Overall height	48.8 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Curb weight	3362 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 27 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.7–4.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2014 Stingray Z51 3LT Convertible

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	Stingray Z51 3LT Convertible 6.2L V8	3.70 sec	12.10 sec	455 hp	RWD
2014	Stingray Z51 3LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.70 sec	12.00 sec	460 hp	RWD
2014	Stingray Z51 3LT Convertible 6.2L V8	3.80 sec	12.20 sec	460 hp	RWD
2014	Stingray Z51 3LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.80 sec	12.20 sec	460 hp	RWD
2014	Stingray Z51 2LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.20 sec	455 hp	RWD
2014	Stingray Z51 3LT Convertible 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.30 sec	460 hp	RWD
2014	Stingray Z51 3LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.20 sec	460 hp	RWD
2014	Stingray Z51 3LT Coupe 6.2L V8	3.90 sec	12.20 sec	460 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.7
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	7.0 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	GM part number 88861800
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.5-8.5

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	184 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.1 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	615 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-208 °F
Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-60 w/o FPCM
RPM	43-45 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH RPO J57 / WITH STANDARD / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	129 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH RPO J57 / WITH STANDARD / WITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0008 in / 0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.42 in / 1.34 in / 1.02 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.42 in / 1.34 in / 1.02 in / 1.26 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4

3.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
Every 37,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Corvette shows a long-term trend of declining consumer complaints since 2008, while Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) climbed steadily to a peak in 2014. The 2014 model year recorded 61 complaints, which is lower than the 82 seen in 2013 and slightly lower than the 64 in 2015. However, 2014 experienced an increase in recalls to 5, compared to 0 in 2013, and reached a series high of 1,985 TSBs. Primary complaint areas for 2014 included the Fuel/Propulsion System and "Unknown Or Other" categories with 10 reports each, though the data does not specify the root causes. Safety data for this year includes 5 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint. Given the relatively low complaint volume compared to the mid-2000s despite the high TSB count, 2014 is a good year to buy provided all recalls have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1985

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 61 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System10

Unknown Or Other10

Steering4

Engine3

Power Train3

Equipment2

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting2

Exterior Lighting2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V651000Air Bags:FrontalReported 08/09/2016

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… 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…

17V437000Air Bags:FrontalReported 10/07/2017

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1985 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 7.0 qt Engine oil filter 25206377 Engine air filter 84032895 Spark plug 12622441 Battery 88866309

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Corvette take?

7.0 qt of 5W-30 ONLY USE ENGINE OIL MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION., per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Corvette have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corvette get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 27 highway / 20 combined mpg.