FaultScore report
Owners have filed 178 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA between 2009 and 2026. The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion. Across this model's run it ranks 18 of 33 worst.
FaultScore 43/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chevrolet Corvette.
How this is worked out178
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
35,000 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
51%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Median failure at 9,800 miles
Median failure at 44,500 miles
Median failure at 32,750 miles
Median failure at 1,020 miles
Median failure at 57,000 miles
Median failure at 7,500 miles
Median failure at 30,000 miles
Median failure at 30,500 miles
Median failure at 450 miles
Median failure at 27,034 miles
Median failure at 100 miles
Median failure at 8,000 miles
Median failure at 20,000 miles
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG GAS SMELL AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. CAN BE SMELLED IN CAR AND OVERWHELMS GARAGE IF TANK IS OVER HALF FULL.
NHTSA complaint #10661348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11741929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Approximately 2 months ago I noticed a faint gasoline odor when I entered our garage. I thought that it might be due to a recent re-call on my Honda Gold Wing which involved the fuel system. The motorcycle was repaired by the dealer, returned and I never rode it until yesterday. The smell went away. I filled the Corvette, probably 3 weeks ago and the odor returned. We parked my wife's Mazda outside but the odor continued with the Corvette inside, in its normal space. I checked the floor under each vehicle, diligently, and thankfully no liquid fuel was apparent. Parking the Corvette outside, the odor went away and perhaps the same day, when leaving an evening event, I placed some folding chairs in the "trunk" of the Corvette and noticed the odor. The following day, I went to the Chevrolet dealer I normally have repair work done to make arrangements to bring it in for inspection and did so on September 8th. A few days later, I was advised that there was a leak at the top of the left tank and that the tank would have to be removed and re-sealed at the top where there is an entry area for a part involved with the fuel system. The dealer advised that they thought there was a re-call for this matter but found that either there wasn't one or it expired. I forget which. My search on GM's website for recalls as well as yours, doesn't indicate that there was one BUT this is really a serious matter and the fix is expensive. I bought the vehicle from the original owner, who is a retired GM engineer for their manufacturing plants. It has not been in an accident.
NHTSA complaint #11687953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Air bag display is on and apparently there is a leak in the accelerant on the passenger side of the car.
NHTSA complaint #11684721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11676463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11624826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
fuel leak on driver side tank elbow on gas pump is cracked. Low beam headlights do not work, high beams are ok.
NHTSA complaint #11623659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
fuel leak on driver side tank elbow on gas pump is cracked. Low beam headlights do not work, high beams are ok.
NHTSA complaint #11623659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11564943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11561662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle in question was 14 years old with 20,950 original miles on it. This safety issue was the direct result of a faulty part from the factory [leaking fuel pump flange assembly] that manifested itself in a very strong fuel smell, both in the vehicle while driving, as well as in my garage. It was caused by raw gasoline leaking out of the primary fuel pump that was cracked and leaked out of the fitting on the top of the fuel tank. [NOTE: GM had previously acknowledged the problem in a service advisory bulletin on Jan 17, 2017 #N150682 but was not subject to a recall]. I believe this problem should have resulted in a recall, not just a Service Advisory Bulletin. This vehicle could have very easily caught fire, while driving down the highway or idling in traffic; not to mention the fact that a buildup of gasoline fumes in the confined space of a garage could have caused an explosion and / or fire. Either or both situations could have resulted in loss of life to the driver, passengers or other innocent bystanders as well as the destruction of property. There were no warning messages on the Driver Information System of the car.
NHTSA complaint #11533728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
NHTSA complaint #11516934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Leaking fuel around defective fuel pump. Serious fire/fume hazard.
NHTSA complaint #11513327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Special Coverage Adjustment 15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks The above Special Coverage Adjustment was issued by General Motors regarding fuel leakage problem in certain Corvette and Cadillac vehicles. General Motors established a date certain for the vapor and/or fuel leakage involving a failing plastic located on the left side top of the fuel cell. Unfortunately, the condition of the platic part failing is not predicable and might not be detected within the date range GM set. My 2009 Corvette is now experiencing the issue--vapor detection which means there is a small but maybe unnoticed amount of fuel actually leaking at the top of the fuel cell. Fuel leaking in area immediately above the exhaust might well result in a fire while being driven and garaged. GM should have made repairs regardless of the Company date range. GM should make repairs regardless of when the vehicle might demonstrate a hazard situation do to a part failure.
NHTSA complaint #11511760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Fuel pump / Fuel tank Cracks due to bad plastic use by GM
NHTSA complaint #11507721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump / Fuel tank Cracks due to bad plastic use by GM
NHTSA complaint #11507721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gasoline smell when sitting in in closed garage!
NHTSA complaint #11493184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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!
NHTSA complaint #11492074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Leaking fuel from faulty gas tank/fuel pump
NHTSA complaint #11479753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
NHTSA complaint #11458802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11458802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas is leaking/spraying from a defective high pressure fitting on top of left side fuel tank fuel pump. My garage was full of gas fumes and a strong odor was seeping into my home. Car had to be removed from garage for fear of explosion. This is a known and very common problem with C6 Corvette fuel pumps. GM will only fix if less than 10 years old and less than 120,000 miles. Dealer first said my car would be covered and not to worry, but after disassembling and confirming this common issue, they then tell me I'm not covered and must pay out of pocket. My car is in pieces and they are waiting for a back ordered pump. My car has 45000 miles but is more than 10 years old so I must now pay $2,700. to correct a potentially deadly and well documented fuel system defect. Why is there no recall for this extremely hazardous defect?
NHTSA complaint #11449311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
A strong fuel odor persists around the driver's side fuel tank/fuel filler neck. This odor is stronger when the tank exceeds 5/8ths full. A Special Coverage Adjustment was issued by Chevrolet, ref #N150682, GWM #2015682 in January 2017 which extended the factory warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles. I purchased this vehicle in July 2020 which exceeds that extended warranty. The fuel odor is a major problem as the vehicle is parked inside a closed garage and the vapors are strong enough to enter the house. Also the fuel odor is present inside the cabin as the vehicle is being driven. Chevrolet has not issued a recall on the dangerous problem and is unwilling to work with me on what will end up being an extremely expensive repair. Their best estimate is that the plastic OEM fitting on the downstream side of the fuel pump has a minor fracture causing fuel to spew out on top of the fuel tank where it eventually evaporates, leaving no evidence of fuel leaks under the car. This problem has been acknowledged by GM as the factory warranty was extended to cover repairs of a known factory issue causing the fuel leaks.
NHTSA complaint #11444964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
my car and lots of other peoples corvettes are locking in park unable to shift into gear.
NHTSA complaint #11429199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LEAK APPROXIMATELY 6" INSIDE LEFT REAR TIRE LOCATION..
NHTSA complaint #11395977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL AND VAPOR LEAK. FIRE HAZARD
NHTSA complaint #11389388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.