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2012 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette appears in 1 NHTSA recall campaign (structure) and in 27 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is fuel/propulsion system: 315.8 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 39.5 per 1,000 across all 2012 model-year vehicles and against 107.6 per 1,000 for the Chevrolet Corvette line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 69.7 complaints per model year across the 55 Chevrolet Corvette model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2016 (7); the most recent in the file is dated 10 Apr 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS LLC.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (black) against all 2012 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2012 | Corvette line | All 2012 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 315.8 | 107.6 | 39.5 |
| Air Bags | 157.9 | 37.3 | 113 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 105.3 | 46.2 | 24.2 |
| Seat Belts | 78.9 | 28.9 | 14.2 |
| Service Brakes | 78.9 | 26 | 55.5 |
| Electrical System | 52.6 | 88 | 134.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 315.8 | 107.6 | 39.5 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 157.9 | 37.3 | 113 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 4 | 105.3 | 46.2 | 24.2 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 78.9 | 28.9 | 14.2 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 78.9 | 26 | 55.5 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 52.6 | 88 | 134.9 |
| Tires | 1 | 26.3 | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Structure | 1 | 26.3 | 43.5 | 43 |
| Power Train | 1 | 26.3 | 59.1 | 110.4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 26.3 | 13.5 | 17.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 26.3 | 15.6 | 39.1 |
| Steering | 1 | 26.3 | 219.6 | 96.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 26.3 | 60.4 | 24.5 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 26.3 | 18.5 | 60.4 |
27 unique complaints, 38 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Chevrolet Corvette model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1964 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1966 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1968 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,781 |
| 1969 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,420 |
| 1974 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,937 |
| 1975 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1976 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1977 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 15,484 |
| 1978 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1979 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1980 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1981 NHTSA | 0 | 6 | — |
| 1984 | 5 | 13 | 344,362 |
| 1985 NHTSA | 1 | 15 | 231,833 |
| 1986 | 3 | 15 | 343,373 |
| 1987 NHTSA | 1 | 20 | 231,833 |
| 1988 | 3 | 10 | 282,703 |
| 1989 | 2 | 15 | 277,802 |
| 1990 | 2 | 33 | 232,046 |
| 1991 NHTSA | 1 | 23 | 231,833 |
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 7 | 5,152 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 21 | 5,152 |
| 1994 | 0 | 28 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 32 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 44 | — |
| 1997 | 5 | 151 | 207,768 |
| 1998 | 2 | 388 | 198,193 |
| 1999 | 2 | 299 | 198,193 |
| 2000 | 2 | 262 | 198,193 |
| 2001 | 1 | 194 | 126,624 |
| 2002 | 1 | 151 | 126,624 |
| 2003 | 1 | 78 | 126,624 |
| 2004 | 2 | 187 | 168,552 |
| 2005 | 6 | 481 | 324,886 |
| 2006 | 5 | 301 | 319,661 |
| 2007 | 2 | 260 | 125,248 |
| 2008 | 0 | 354 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 109 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 53 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 41 | 5,755 |
| 2012 | 1 | 27 | 5,755 |
| 2013 | 0 | 38 | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 36 | 3,683,529 |
| 2015 | 5 | 27 | 3,681,760 |
| 2016 | 2 | 37 | 3,680,845 |
| 2017 | 4 | 44 | 3,708,551 |
| 2018 NHTSA | 1 | 10 | 934 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 10 | 498 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 15,894 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 285,644 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 23,656 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 37,120 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 70,108 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chevrolet Corvette model years · Chevrolet: 177 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 11V491000, was reported to NHTSA on 3 Oct 2011 and concerns structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments. Across all model years the Chevrolet Corvette line has 48 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette complain about most?
Fuel/Propulsion System: 12 of 38 component mentions (315.8 per 1,000). Next is air bags with 6. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.