2011 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corvette years
- About as many complaints as other years 16th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. That ranks 16th out of 31 Corvette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (48 complaints, 56%), typically at around 48,300 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 85owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 48 | 56% | 48,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 13% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 12% | 13,773 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 6% | 10,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 37,015 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 13,350 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (1)
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Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments
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.
Risk: The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I bought this vehicle in XXX with about 39k miles. About a year after purchase, I began smelling gasoline in my garage after I filled the tank. I have consulted Corvette forum ([XXX]) and find this is a common problem. If I fill the tank more than halfway, it seems to occur consistently. I…
My 2011 Grand Sport Corvette fuel system was repaired on 2/14/22 at no cost to me by special policy 15682-03. Now, 4 years later, the same problem has occurred again. I notice fuel smell in my garage with the tank nearly full after fill-up, and upon inspection, I notice evidence of fuel leaking…
Fuel pump feeder is known to be a major issues on these cars. These should be a safety recall with no explanation. Feeder fitting tends to crack overtime. Recently purchased and wasnât aware of that previous recall which the previous owner didnât handle.
Fuel is leaking from the top of the driver side fuel sending unit. This is a know issue on these cars and should be fixed under a recall. This is a very dangerous issue.
I bought a 2011 Grand Sport Corvette and if I fill the tank over half full the gas smell is unbearable. Some one needs to recall these cars. This issue is very serious. Fuel leaks out the top of the tanks, and will then drip down the back side onto the hot exhaust. If ignored this could result in a…
Other Chevrolet Corvette years
← 2010 Corvette · 2012 Corvette →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 Corvette | 21 | 2 |
| 2023 Corvette | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 Corvette | 21 | 1 |
| 2021 Corvette | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Corvette | 34 | 4 |
| 2019 Corvette | 148 | 1 |
| 2018 Corvette | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 Corvette | 256 | 4 |
| 2016 Corvette | 104 | 2 |
| 2015 Corvette | 65 | 5 |
| 2014 Corvette | 63 | 5 |
| 2013 Corvette | 82 | 0 |
| 2012 Corvette | 56 | 1 |
| 2011 | 85 | 1 |
| 2010 Corvette | 84 | 0 |
| 2009 Corvette | 151 | 0 |
| 2008 Corvette | 541 | 0 |
| 2007 Corvette | 341 | 2 |
| 2006 Corvette | 365 | 5 |
| 2005 Corvette | 532 | 6 |
| 2004 Corvette | 217 | 2 |
| 2003 Corvette | 85 | 1 |
| 2002 Corvette | 157 | 1 |
| 2001 Corvette | 204 | 1 |
| 2000 Corvette | 278 | 2 |
| 1999 Corvette | 308 | 2 |
| 1998 Corvette | 399 | 2 |
| 1997 Corvette | 153 | 5 |
| 1996 Corvette | 44 | 0 |
| 1995 Corvette | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.