2012 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 56
Latest campaign: Oct 3, 2011

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	1	Oct 3, 2011	11V491000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 3, 2011Latest campaign


Oct 3, 201111V491000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V491000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 11V491000 · Oct 3, 2011

Oct 3, 201111V491000

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 11V491000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 11V491000 · Oct 3, 2011

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component56

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

56Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Fuel/propulsion system	28	50	1
Air bags	10	18	0
Electrical system	6	11	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	9	1
Service brakes	4	7	1
Exterior lighting	3	5	0
Seat belts	3	5	0
Steering	2	4	0
Suspension	2	4	0
Power train	2	4	1
Fuel system	1	2	0
Gasoline	1	2	0
Engine	1	2	0
Unknown or other	1	2	0
Vehicle speed control	1	2	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Corvette, Corvette Z06, Corvette ZR1.

Latest reports

Steering
“I am reporting a safety issue involving the Active Handling/Stability Control system on my 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.”
Filed 07/02/2026 · ODI 11747872
Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
Filed 06/27/2026 · ODI 11746939
Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel leak(s) involving filler neck, fuel pump, fuel tank or associated parts in the fuel delivery system at rear of car.”
Filed 03/07/2026 · ODI 11722682

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recent, 11V491000 (reported October 3, 2011), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 56 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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