Home / Chevrolet / Corvette / 2016 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Maintenance & Specs Everything you need to maintain your 2016 Chevrolet Corvette — oil specs, maintenance schedule, recalls, and more.
Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 8.5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF63, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 2 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF63) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls2 16V651000
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.
17V437000
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.
Technical Service Bulletins1175 All categories POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER ENGINE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL TIRES SEAT BELTS WHEELS STRUCTURE SEATS VISIBILITY FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS STEERING BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL TIRES:BEAD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES UNKNOWN OR OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL WHEELS:RIM POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE SUSPENSION:FRONT EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK SUSPENSION:REAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:INPUT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
15NA045 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2016-01-01
Rattle Noise Heard From Engine Bell Housing
15NA068 SUSPENSION 2015-12-01
Front Lower Ball Joint and Knuckle Inspection After Road Hazard Tire/Wheel Damage and/or Noise from Front End
16NA003 SUSPENSION 2016-02-01
Chirp, Squeak Noise from Rear of Vehicle
Show all 1175 TSBs(+1172 more)
Shop Parts for the Chevrolet Corvette Find oil, filters, and maintenance parts for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette on Amazon.
Shop Parts → Have info for this vehicle? Help fellow owners — submit specs from your owner's manual.
Submit specs As an Amazon Associate, OilChangeDIY.com earns from qualifying purchases. Product links on this page may be affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure for details.
© 2026 OilChangeDIY.com. All rights reserved.