2009 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and problems
No recalls and 151 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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…
Corvette model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 365 | 12 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 341 | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 541 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 151 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 84 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 85 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 56 | 2 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2008 Corvette has the most complaints (541). All Chevrolet Corvette years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
- Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (80 complaints), followed by engine (24).
- How many 2009 Chevrolet Corvette complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 151 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 3, 2026.