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Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Risk. THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
2012 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2012 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 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has problems
56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags
6Electrical system
5Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes
3Seat belts
3Exterior lighting
2Steering
2Suspension
76 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 1 |
| Air bags | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 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.
Best & worst years
2012 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
2012 Chevrolet Corvette safety ratings
2012 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.
90 degree elbow on top of fuel hat on drivers side fuel tank cracked and had a bad fuel leak causing an immediate fire hazard in my garage with how combustible fuel is. There were no warning signs just walked into my garage one morning with a very strong smell of gasoline. The issue was dealt with…
Fuel leak(s) involving filler neck, fuel pump, fuel tank or associated parts in the fuel delivery system at rear of car. Gasoline smells is very strong, when the tank is filled (not overfilling the tank) gasoline puddles under the rear near the driver’s side rear tire. The fumes are so bad that the…
I purchased a 2012 Corvette from Coast Chevrolet on 1-24-26. This car was supposed to have been inspected for safety issues prior to being listed for sale. Being that this is a reputable General Motors dealership I assumed all safety issues and recalls would have been up to date. I drove the car…
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