Does the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette, the most recent reported on October 3, 2011 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (28 complaints), followed by air bags (10).

How many 2012 Chevrolet Corvette complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 56 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and problems

1 recall and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments

NHTSA campaign 11V491000 · reported October 3, 2011 · GENERAL MOTORS LLC · 5,755 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system28
Air bags10
Electrical system6
Electronic stability control (ESC)5
Service brakes4
Exterior lighting3
Seat belts3
Power train2
Steering2
Suspension2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 2, 2026 · Steering
I am reporting a safety issue involving the Active Handling/Stability Control system on my 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. After a routine oil change at Grossman Chevrolet in […] on …, the “Service Active Handling System” warning appeared. I called the dealership and was told to cycle the ignition several times to reset it…

Jun 27, 2026 · 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. There were no warning signs just walked into my garage one morning with a very strong smell of gasoline. The issue was dealt with by myself I didn’t…

Mar 7, 2026 · 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. Gasoline smells is very strong, when the tank is filled (not overfilling the tank) gasoline puddles under the rear near the driver’s side rear tire. The fumes are so bad that the car cannot be…

Jan 29, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
I purchased a 2012 Corvette from Coast Chevrolet on 1-24-26. This car was supposed to have been inspected for safety issues prior to being listed for sale. Being that this is a reputable General Motors dealership I assumed all safety issues and recalls would have been up to date. I drove the car home about 90 miles…

Nov 24, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
Recently purchase used car. Very strong a gas smell/fumes in garage whenever fuel is pumped more than 1/2 tank. Concerned over fire or explosion hazard.

Corvette model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	0	151	1	1
2010	0	84	1	0
2011	1	85	2	1
2012	1	56	2	0
2013	0	82	0	0
2014	5	63	5	1
2015	5	65	3	0

Across all years, the 2008 Corvette has the most complaints (541). All Chevrolet Corvette years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette, the most recent reported on October 3, 2011 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?: Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (28 complaints), followed by air bags (10).
How many 2012 Chevrolet Corvette complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 56 complaints report a crash and 0 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 July 2, 2026.