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2011 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 85 owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has problems
85 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
48Fuel/propulsion system
11Power train2 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
5Service brakes
5Engine
3Electrical system
2Steering
1Wheels
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 48 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 2 |
| Air bags | 10 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2011 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
48kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.
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Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Corvette year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corvette median. How we score
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NHTSA crash tests
2011 Chevrolet Corvette safety ratings
2011 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Corvette owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I bought this vehicle in XXX with about 39k miles. About a year after purchase, I began smelling gasoline in my garage after I filled the tank. I have consulted Corvette forum ([XXX]) and find this is a common problem. If I fill the tank more than halfway, it seems to occur consistently. I…
My 2011 Grand Sport Corvette fuel system was repaired on 2/14/22 at no cost to me by special policy 15682-03. Now, 4 years later, the same problem has occurred again. I notice fuel smell in my garage with the tank nearly full after fill-up, and upon inspection, I notice evidence of fuel leaking…
Fuel pump feeder is known to be a major issues on these cars. These should be a safety recall with no explanation. Feeder fitting tends to crack overtime. Recently purchased and wasn’t aware of that previous recall which the previous owner didn’t handle.
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