2011 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and problems

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has 1 recall and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2011 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 26 Corvette model years — 14th most.

1recalls

85complaints

2crashes

1fires

0injuries

28,900median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Structure

Oct 3, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V491000 · 5,755 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electronic Stability Control5

Unknown or other4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011 vs. other Chevrolet Corvette years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, the latest from Oct 3, 2011 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (49), power train (11), air bags (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.