2009 Chevrolet Corvette Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (53% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 8.2× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 80 · 53% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 24 · 15.9% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 15 · 9.9% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 · 6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 8 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 6 · 4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 151 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“MY 2009 CORVETTE HAS AN INCREASING FUEL SMELL EMANATING FROM MY CORVETTE'S DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL. THE FUEL VAPOR SMELL IS SO STRONG THAT…”NHTSA complaint 11385097 — filed 12/27/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. APPARENTLY THE GAS PUMP ON DRIVERS SIDE MADE OF PLASTIC HAS TENDENCY TO CRACK. GM HAD PREVIOUSLY PAID…”NHTSA complaint 11383119 — filed 12/12/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“STRONG FUEL SMELL AND LEAK ON DRIVER SIDE NOTICED AFTER FUELING ONLY TO AROUND 3/4 TANK HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE 19800MI WHEN I BOUGHT…”NHTSA complaint 11376078 — filed 11/24/2020 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 80 of 151 NHTSA complaints (53%), followed by engine (24), air bags (15), exterior lighting (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have?
151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
