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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 85 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2011 Chevrolet Corvette owner complaints

Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, describing incidents dated September 30, 2011 to January 15, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 49 complaints
  • Power Train 11 complaints
  • Air Bags 10 complaints
  • Engine 6 complaints
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 5 complaints
  • Service Brakes 5 complaints

Of the 85 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11751403 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11718067 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11692236 · Filed

    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.

Read all 85 complaints

REAR HATCH HINGES ON CORVETTE COUPES/FVMSS 206

NHTSA #11V491000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported October 3, 2011 · GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Potentially affected: 5,755 vehicles

Owners notified October 14, 2011 · Vehicles built January 24, 2011 – June 16, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

GM'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11258.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

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