2011 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (45) · Power Train (11) · Air Bags (9)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
57 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:hinge And Attachments 2011-10-03 · campaign 11V491000 · 5,755 vehicles
Defect: 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 RETENTION COMPONENTS". THE REAR HATCH HINGES MAY NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Risk: THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Fix: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH HINGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Service bulletins (1,303)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,303 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 recognize this car has no warranty, but this seems to be bo…”
2026-02-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 along the side of the primary tank behind the driver…”
2025-10-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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. …”
2025-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel is leaking from the top of the driver side fuel sending unit. this is a know issue on these cars and should be fixed under a recall. this is a very dangerous issue.…”
2025-06-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i bought a 2011 grand sport corvette and if i fill the tank over half full the gas smell is unbearable. some one needs to recall these cars. this issue is very serious. fuel leaks out the top of the tanks, and will then drip down the back side onto the hot exhaust. if ignored this could result in a fire and possible death. if parked overnight in…”
2024-09-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump elbow at top of driver side tank cracks and allows fuel to leak out of plastic piece. many have the same issue and all we got was a very temporary fuel pump recall. engine light is on…”
2024-05-12 · Unknown Or Other“my entire garage is filled with gas fumes after i filled my car up to full yesterday. i drive my car once every 2 weeks and this is filling my garage with fumes. there are no visible leaks, there is a technical service bulletin regarding a gas tank issue that expired. what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for i…”
2024-03-17 · Wheels“driving and service active control system can on feel like brakes locked up, very scary.…”
2024-02-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“same fuel smell issue as what gm kinda covered with bulletin #[xxx] however that is a 10 year / 120,000 miles limit. i'm under the miles but over on time. just purchased the vehicle (was told "there are no recalls" because they were allow to all it a "special warranty adjustment". of course the previous owner didn't get this addressed ... nor w…”
2023-10-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel smell coming from car when parked. garage smells like fuel. chevrolet [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.