Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 151 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, most frequently naming the fuel system, engine and airbags categories. 1,088 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | 2 | 59 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 60 |
| Aug 2016 | 1 | 61 |
| Sep 2016 | 5 | 66 |
| Oct 2016 | 2 | 68 |
| Nov 2016 | 3 | 71 |
| Dec 2016 | 1 | 72 |
| Jan 2017 | 2 | 74 |
| Feb 2017 | 2 | 76 |
| Mar 2017 | 2 | 78 |
| Jun 2017 | 2 | 80 |
| Jul 2017 | 2 | 82 |
| Aug 2017 | 1 | 83 |
| Sep 2017 | 1 | 84 |
| Oct 2017 | 1 | 85 |
| Nov 2017 | 1 | 86 |
| Dec 2017 | 1 | 87 |
| Jan 2018 | 1 | 88 |
| Feb 2018 | 4 | 92 |
| Mar 2018 | 1 | 93 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 94 |
| May 2018 | 2 | 96 |
| Jul 2018 | 1 | 97 |
| Aug 2018 | 2 | 99 |
| Sep 2018 | 1 | 100 |
| Oct 2018 | 1 | 101 |
| Nov 2018 | 1 | 102 |
| Dec 2018 | 2 | 104 |
| Jan 2019 | 3 | 107 |
| Mar 2019 | 1 | 108 |
| Apr 2019 | 1 | 109 |
| Aug 2019 | 1 | 110 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 111 |
| Oct 2019 | 1 | 112 |
| Dec 2019 | 1 | 113 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 114 |
| Mar 2020 | 1 | 115 |
| May 2020 | 4 | 119 |
| Jun 2020 | 4 | 123 |
| Oct 2020 | 1 | 124 |
| Nov 2020 | 3 | 127 |
| Dec 2020 | 2 | 129 |
| Jan 2021 | 1 | 130 |
| Feb 2021 | 1 | 131 |
| Aug 2021 | 1 | 132 |
| Dec 2021 | 1 | 133 |
| Jan 2022 | 1 | 134 |
| Mar 2022 | 1 | 135 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 136 |
| Nov 2022 | 2 | 138 |
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 139 |
| Mar 2023 | 2 | 141 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 142 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 143 |
| Dec 2023 | 1 | 144 |
| Jan 2024 | 1 | 145 |
| Nov 2024 | 2 | 147 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 148 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | 150 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 151 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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
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.
Air bag display is on and apparently there is a leak in the accelerant on the passenger side of the car.
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.
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.
fuel leak on driver side tank elbow on gas pump is cracked. Low beam headlights do not work, high beams are ok.
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.
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
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 62.5 |
| 2024 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 56.4 |
| 2023 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 52.5 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 42.0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 54.1 |
| 2020 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 53.1 |
| 2019 | 147 | 1 | 0 | 42.7 |
| 2018 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 40.6 |
| 2017 | 255 | 4 | 0 | 51.5 |
| 2016 | 103 | 2 | 0 | 46.4 |
| 2015 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 47.6 |
| 2014 | 61 | 5 | 1 | 59.6 |
| 2013 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 35.8 |
| 2012 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 43.7 |
| 2011 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 41.3 |
| 2010 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 |
| 2009Viewing | 151 | 0 | 0 | 34.6 |
| 2008 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 37.8 |
| 2007 | 340 | 2 | 2 | 49.4 |
| 2006 | 365 | 5 | 4 | 56.6 |
| 2005 | 532 | 6 | 4 | 56.2 |
| 2004 | 217 | 4 | 2 | 53.7 |
| 2003 | 85 | 3 | 1 | 57.2 |
| 2002 | 157 | 3 | 1 | 48.8 |
| 2001 | 203 | 3 | 2 | 52.6 |
| 2000 | 277 | 4 | 3 | 58.2 |
| 1999 | 308 | 4 | 5 | 58.8 |
| 1998 | 399 | 4 | 5 | 57.3 |
| 1997 | 153 | 7 | 4 | 56.1 |
| 1996 | 44 | 1 | 2 | 51.1 |
| 1995 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 51.1 |
| 1994 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 45.5 |
| 1993 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 55.4 |
| 1992 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1991 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 57.6 |
| 1990 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 60.3 |
| 1989 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 59.2 |
| 1988 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 51.3 |
| 1987 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 57.7 |
| 1986 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 59.6 |
| 1985 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 53.5 |
| 1984 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 58.6 |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.