2009 Chevrolet Corvette: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 151 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel/propulsion system (53% of complaints); the 2010 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
0
recalls
151
owner complaints
1
fire reports
39,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: fuel/propulsion system (53%)1 fire reportProblems reported early (median 39,500 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)53% · 78 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)14% · 20 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)10% · 14 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)6% · 9 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)3% · 4 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)3% · 4 complaints
“When the gas tanks are more than 1/2 full the inside of the car fills with gas fumes the only way to prevent is to keep the Tanks less than half full...... worried the fumes will ignite under the right conditions........ supposedly this is a well documented problem with the C-6 corvettes”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2026
“Fuel leak issue. I have a fuel leak coming from a faulty fuel pump on the driver'side. Very dangerous. Leaking down on side of tank. Could possibly leak down onto exhaust.GM said there was nothing they could do. I have taken it to Landers Mclarty Chevrolet in Huntsville, AL for replacement. Cost is $1963.02. There should have been a recall instead of a special advisory since they admitted it was a faulty plastic that causes the problem.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2024
“Strong fuel smell from defective part on fuel assembly. I was told this is a $4000 fix for a part that was knowingly bad and GM did nothing about it. This is a fire hazard and could burn my house down the gas smell in my garage is overwhelming”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2023
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“warning light came on checked code p0442 came up stating a small vapor leak in fuel system. replaced fuel cap , smoke test and found that the evap vent solenoid was leaking. Remove and replace fuel tank vent valve program module. Still smelled fuel. Took vette to a dealership had them do a multipoint inspection they pinpointed and diagnose the problem as the left side fuel tank module and all necessary gaskets and seals needed to be replace at a out of this world price. I believe this to be a safety risk.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2023
“Doors will not open inside or outside on push button on arm rest. Emergency personnel will not be able to extricate you from vehicle if an accident happens. From inside there is an emergency handle to let you out but during a wreck you may be disabled and not remember the emergency handle. The palm handle push button does not work from outside.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2023
“Unknown. Gasoline fumes when parked with over a half tank of fuel. Fills my garage with the smell..purchased this in 2022 and I was unaware of this problem until I put it in my garage after filling the tank completely.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2022
“when you fill the fuel tank over half full if you park in garage by morning the garage smells of gas fumes. Also can smell while driving. car only has 39,968 miles, and no accidents. worried that this could catch fire!”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2022
“Traction control alarm and goes into active handling very difficult to steer our control usually happens when going through Corner. Chevy does know this happens there is a number here for their investigation or problem EA09-002”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2022
“Fuel smell after filling up gas tank. Apparently the gas pump on drivers side made of plastic has tendency to crack. Gm had previously paid for this repair but limited coverage to 10 yrs and/or 120 thousand miles. Bought new to me 2009 vette with 132k miles, delaer now wanting to charge $3300 for parts/labor. Cannot park in garage due to gas fumes, also dangerous to drive.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2020
“Strong fuel smell and leak on driver side noticed after fueling only to around 3/4 tank has been this way since 19800mi when I bought the car I smelt gas but only on 11/23/20 have I seen fuel on the ground”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
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Is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA has 151 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system (53% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 39,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.