2012 Chevrolet Corvette: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
56
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
14.3
Severity index
Severity index 14.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 129 2012 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ranks 124 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 4% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 28 | 50.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 17.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 10.7% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | 8.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 7.1% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 5.4% |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 5.4% |
| STEERING | 2 | 3.6% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 28 of 56 complaints (50.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V491000 | 03/10/2011 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RE |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.