2010 Chevrolet CORVETTE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
84 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
37,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 67 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 44 of 84 complaints (52.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 35 | 41.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 6.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 4.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.2% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 1.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 44 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 44; Air Bags: 14; Electrical System: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Power Train: 4; Engine: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Exterior Lighting: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 26 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 17 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 16 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 26; 25,000 to 49,999: 17; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (26). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 5; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 7; 2015: 8; 2016: 12; 2017: 5; 2018: 8; 2019: 11; 2020: 8; 2021: 6; 2022: 5; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 35 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10559406 · 2014-01-10 (January 10, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP, SENSOR KIT, AND FUEL PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,911. UPDATED 02/11/2014 *BF UPDATED 3/14/2014*JS
Owner-reported narrative. 87,911 miles reported. Look up ODI 10559406 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10781855 · 2015-10-13 (October 13, 2015)
I HAVE A 2010 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT WITH 46000 MILES THAT HAS STRONG GAS FUMES COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE GAS TANK WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. EVEN AFTER SITTING FOR 2 DAYS THE GAS SMELL DIDN'T GO AWAY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO CHEVROLET AND THEY REPLACED THE GAS TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. THE REPAIR COST 2900.00. I ASKED THE SERVICE REP AT CHEVROLET IF THE NEW GAS TANK DESIGN FLAW HAD BEEN FIXED AND HE REPLIED THAT HE DIDN'T KNOW. I ALSO HAD A 2006 CORVETTE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO I HAVE TO ASSUME IT…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,570 miles reported. Look up ODI 10781855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10616160 · 2014-07-24 (July 24, 2014)
WHILE DRIVING AT VARYING SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL FLASH ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. THIS INDICATES A FAULT WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, AND AS A RESULT THE AIRBAGS ARE DEACTIVATED AND WILL NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION TO OCCUPANTS. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, UPON WHICH THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE PROBLEM THEN RETURNED SEVERAL DAYS LATER. IT WOULD APPEAR BASED ON OTHERS' EXPERIENCES WITH THIS ISSUE THAT IT IS RELATED TO A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT IS SECURED TO THE SEAT FRAME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10616160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681078 · 2015-02-04 (February 4, 2015)
FROM TIME TO TIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. IT WILL GO OFF IF I MOVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK AND FORTH A LITTLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG EVEN AFTER TAKING THE DRIVER'S SEAT OUT AND COMPLETELY RE-INSTALLING IT. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN FROM TIME TO TIME AND MY CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE COME TO IGNORE THE LIGHT AND ONE OF THESE DAYS THE LIGHT WILL BE ON FOR A REASON AND I WILL IGNORE IT . I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MANY OTHER 2010 CORVETTE OWNERS HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT MY SUSPICION IS THAT THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681078 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10807875 · 2015-12-01 (December 1, 2015)
A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN THE COCKPIT. WHILE THERE IS NO VISIBLE PUDDLE OF FUEL ON MY GARAGE FLOOR, THE FUEL ODOR IS VERY STRONG AND I AM OBLIGED TO KEEP MY GARAGE DOOR OPEN OR THE FUEL SMELL ENTERS INTO THE HOUSE. I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPT OF WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE (CARMAX) AND WAS INFORMED TODAY THAT THE LEAK IS ON THE TOP OF THE LEFT FUEL TANK AND THAT TO ACCESS IT, IT WOULD BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT SINCE THE JOB WAS A "BIG ONE" CARMAX WOULD MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE MY CAR BROUGHT TO A …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10807875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11110667 · 2018-07-10 (July 10, 2018)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER CANNOT BE SHIFTED FROM ITS "PARK" POSITION UPON STARTING THE ENGINE AND TRYING TO DRIVE AWAY. APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO DISENGAGE FROM "PARK" POSITION OF SHIFTER STILL WON'T ALLOW LEVER TO BE MOVED FROM "PARK". THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CAN'T BE COMPLETED TO ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF SHIFTER. THIS HAPPENS PERHAPS ONE OUT OF EVERY SIX OR SEVEN TIMES YOU WISH TO DRIVE THE CAR. ONE MUST SIT AND MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OVER SEVERAL MINUTES TO FREE THE SHIFTER. VERY EMBARASSING IF YOU ARE IN A LINE OF CARS AT …
Owner-reported narrative. 24,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110667 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10894142 · 2016-08-08 (August 8, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THE KEY FOB WHEN INSERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10894142 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11670220 · 2025-06-30 (June 30, 2025)
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 driver's side of the vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to fully deploy as needed. The contact was occupying the rear passenger's side seat and was wearing a seat bel…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11670220 at NHTSA ↗