2012 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corvette years
- Fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. That ranks 22nd out of 31 Corvette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (28 complaints, 50%), typically at around 33,860 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 56owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 28 | 50% | 33,860 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 18% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% | 26,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 9% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 36,318 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | 5,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 4,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 10,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 4,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 35,019 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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 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 [XXX] on XXX, the âService Active Handling Systemâ warning appeared. I called the dealership and was told to cycle the ignition…
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…
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 driverâs side rear tire. The fumes are so bad that…
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…
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.
Other Chevrolet Corvette years
← 2011 Corvette · 2013 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 | 56 | 1 |
| 2011 Corvette | 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.