2010 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 19, 2026 · 84 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Corvette years
About as many complaints as other years 18th of 31 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. That ranks 18th out of 31 Corvette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (44 complaints, 52%), typically at around 56,350 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System44 · ~56,350 mi
Air Bags14 · ~30,000 mi
Electrical System5 · ~20,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline5 · ~55,000 mi
Power Train4 · ~24,800 mi
Engine3 · ~13,888 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~4,350 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~22,000 mi
Structure2 · ~35,500 mi
Equipment1 · ~130 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System4452%56,350——
Air Bags1417%30,000——
Electrical System56%20,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline56%55,000——
Power Train45%24,800——
Engine34%13,888——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)22%4,350——
Exterior Lighting22%22,000——
Structure22%35,500——
Equipment11%130——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility11%33,405——
Seat Belts11%———
Seats11%18,400——
Steering11%6,000——
Tires11%600——
Traction Control System11%899——
Unknown or Other11%31,000——
Vehicle Speed Control11%20,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 12 complaints
2010: 5201052012: 112013: 2201322014: 772015: 8201582016: 12122017: 5201752018: 882019: 112019112020: 882021: 6202162022: 552023: 2202322024: 112025: 2202522026: 11

n = 84 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11719076

The contact's daughter owned a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed on a rainy night, there was another unoccupied vehicle stopped side ways in the middle of the highway with no hazards lights activated. The contact stated that the front…

Air Bags · received Jun 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11670220

After an oil change at a Chevrolet dealer I drove to get gas. After refueling I got in and was preparing to drive away when I noticed the clutch pedal was on the floor and would not pop back up ready to be used. I had the car towed to the Chevrolet dealer where I learned the hydraulic clutch master…

Power Train · received Mar 31, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11651898

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel vapors were coming from the fuel pump sending unit. The vehicle was not…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 12, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11593847

Purchased 3 weeks ago. Third time filling up and first time in the garage. Noticed the fuel tank is leaking at the pump due to defective plastic. Car only has 55k miles, this should not be an issue. Is Chevy going to fix this or am I out the 2k repair bill?

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 2, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11547825

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 44 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corvette model years, the 2010 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.