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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
250–25K
1625–50K
950–75K
575–100K
2100–150K
0150K+
57 reports with mileage · 28 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
85 reports
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
Upon filling fuel tank and returning home and parking vehicle in garage, fuel smell and leak was confirmed on floor of garage. Vehicle was taken to a automotive center to have inspected and automotive center stated " fuel leaking when filling with fuel." Automotive center states "was able to inspect with an inspection camera an…
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Upon filling fuel tank and returning home and parking vehicle in garage, fuel smell and leak was confirmed on floor of garage. Vehicle was taken to a automotive center to have inspected and automotive center stated " fuel leaking when filling with fuel." Automotive center states "was able to inspect with an inspection camera and found that top of fuel tank is leaking at the fuel pump module seal to the tank. Also can see the vapor valve is wet from fuel as well. Recommend both pumps and evap valve." Concerned for safety of vehicle when driving and parked.
NHTSA ODI #11418085
51,200 miles · Apr 24, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
I AM A ONE-TIME OWNER OF A 2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT VEHICLE. I HAVE NOTICED THAT FOLLOWING A FILLING OF THE GAS TANK TO FULL, A SIGNIFICANT AND PERSISTENT GASOLINE SMELL APPEARS IN MY GARAGE. I EVENTUALLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON FEBRUARY 3, 2021 IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. I WAS TOLD THAT A GAS LEAK WAS OBS…
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I AM A ONE-TIME OWNER OF A 2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT VEHICLE. I HAVE NOTICED THAT FOLLOWING A FILLING OF THE GAS TANK TO FULL, A SIGNIFICANT AND PERSISTENT GASOLINE SMELL APPEARS IN MY GARAGE. I EVENTUALLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON FEBRUARY 3, 2021 IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. I WAS TOLD THAT A GAS LEAK WAS OBSERVED FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. IN ADDITION, I WAS TOLD THAT THE EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT OF THE GAS TANK COULD NOT BE FOUND. I AM NOW VERY RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11413700
Mileage unknown · Apr 23, 2021
Power Train
I HAVE A 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WITH ABOUT 34,000 MILES ON IT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE CABLE HAS PLASTIC GROMMETS THAT CONNECT THE SHIFT HANDLE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE PLASTIC GROMMETS BROKE DISABLING THE ABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO ANY GEAR. I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. MY CONCERN I…
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I HAVE A 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WITH ABOUT 34,000 MILES ON IT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE CABLE HAS PLASTIC GROMMETS THAT CONNECT THE SHIFT HANDLE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE PLASTIC GROMMETS BROKE DISABLING THE ABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO ANY GEAR. I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. MY CONCERN IS IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING YOU WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11413531
101,000 miles · Apr 19, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
THE 2011 CORVETTE STARTED HAVING STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #11412955
Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
EVERY TIME I FUEL UP PASSED HALF , THERE IS A STRONG SCENT OF FUEL IN THE CAR THAT WON'T GO AWAY.
NHTSA ODI #11408634
75,000 miles · Mar 26, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL FUEL LEAKS FROM TANK SMELL FUMES
NHTSA ODI #11404959
46,600 miles · Mar 14, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND MY GARAGE NOW STINKS OF FUEL
NHTSA ODI #11402840
52,000 miles · Jan 30, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND HAS A P0442. I CAN SMELL FUEL AFTER LIGHT COMES ON MOSTLY AND LOWER SPEEDS (UNDER 10 MPH) AND ALWAYS AT A STOP. WHEN I FILL UP IT IS A DEFINITE UNDER BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES. I WAS POINTED TO A NEW GAS CAP. I'VE REPLACED 2 AND THE CODE CONTINUES TO RETURN AND THE SMELL OF FUEL IS OUTSTANDING AND SEEMS …
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND HAS A P0442. I CAN SMELL FUEL AFTER LIGHT COMES ON MOSTLY AND LOWER SPEEDS (UNDER 10 MPH) AND ALWAYS AT A STOP. WHEN I FILL UP IT IS A DEFINITE UNDER BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES. I WAS POINTED TO A NEW GAS CAP. I'VE REPLACED 2 AND THE CODE CONTINUES TO RETURN AND THE SMELL OF FUEL IS OUTSTANDING AND SEEMS UNSAFE FOR THE POTENCY.
NHTSA ODI #11390824
15,000 miles · Jan 25, 2021
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A SLIGHT LEFT TURN, THE BRAKES ERRONEOUSLY APPLIED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER JIM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A SLIGHT LEFT TURN, THE BRAKES ERRONEOUSLY APPLIED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER JIM TRENARY CHEVROLET (501 AUTO MALL DR, O'FALLON, MO 63368) AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
NHTSA ODI #11389805
39,500 miles · Jan 19, 2021
Unknown Or Other
GAS LEAKING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE TANK. TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL AND ODOR IS VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE.
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 & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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