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2012 Chevrolet CORVETTE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

56 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

25,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 39 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 56 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Fuel system concerns1730.4%
Braking behavior610.7%
Steering behavior47.1%
Electrical and battery issues23.6%
Transmission and shifting11.8%

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System
28
Air Bags
10
Electrical System
5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
5
Service Brakes
4
Exterior Lighting
3
Seat Belts
3
Power Train
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel/Propulsion System28
Air Bags10
Electrical System5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)5
Service Brakes4
Exterior Lighting3
Seat Belts3
Power Train2

Fuel/Propulsion System: 28; Air Bags: 10; Electrical System: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 5; Service Brakes: 4; Exterior Lighting: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Power Train: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
19
25,000 to 49,999
12
50,000 to 74,999
5
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00019
25,000 to 49,99912
50,000 to 74,9995
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 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.

2012
2
2013
2
2014
4
2015
3
2016
7
2017
4
2018
3
2019
4
2020
8
2021
5
2022
4
2023
3
2024
3
2026
4
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20122
20132
20144
20153
20167
20174
20183
20194
20208
20215
20224
20233
20243
20264

2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 4; 2015: 3; 2016: 7; 2017: 4; 2018: 3; 2019: 4; 2020: 8; 2021: 5; 2022: 4; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2026: 4

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 17 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10926750 · 2016-11-17 (November 17, 2016)

STATIONARY VEHICLE WAS FILLING ENCLOSED GARAGE WITH GAS FUMES. SOURCE OF PROBLEM WAS FRACTURED HIGH PRESSURE 90 DEGREE FITTING IN FUEL PUMP ATOP LEFT FUEL TANK. ENTIRE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. PHOTO ATTACHED SHOWING FRACTURE IN FITTING AND SHOWING THE FUEL PUMP PART NUMBER. CONTACTED CHEVROLET. NO RESOLUTION.

Owner-reported narrative. 31,512 miles reported. Look up ODI 10926750 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10969934 · 2017-04-01 (April 1, 2017)

WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK OF MY 2012 CORVETTE THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN MY GARAGE. I HAVE READ ON SEVERAL FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE CORVETTES HAVING A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK. THIS LEAKING GAS CAN GET ONTO THE EXHAUST AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Owner-reported narrative. 11,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10969934 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10548802 · 2013-10-21 (October 21, 2013)

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO NOT BE ABLE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH WITH PEDAL MAKING IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO STOP CAR OR REMOVE IT FROM GEAR. FUTURE ATTEMPTS TO START CAR WITH ON-STAR ON THE PHONE SO THEY COULD RUN DIAGNOSTIC CHECK REMOTELY FAILED. 3 ATTEMPTS TO START CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALER AND UPON ARRIVAL TOWING COMPANY HAD ASKED FOR MILEAGE OF CAR. EXACTLY LIKE ABOVE I PUSHED START BUTTON TO TURN GAUGES ON DASH, THIS TIME CAR STARTED AND OVERPOWERED EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL IN GEAR AND IT RAN …

Owner-reported narrative. 4,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548802 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10824772 · 2016-02-08 (February 8, 2016)

UPON BRAKING TO ENTER A TIGHT LEFT HAND TURN IN THE COUNTRY THE DIC DISPLAYED SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP (CONFIRMED BY THE FLAT SPOT ON THE TIRE). I BEGAN MODULATING THE BRAKES THINKING THAT I HAD LOST ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, BUT THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP. THIS REDUCED THE BRAKING ABILITY OF THE CAR CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE OUTSIDE OF A LEFT HAND TURN AND INTO A DITCH DAMAGING SOME COMPONENTS OF THE FRONT END. I WAS ABLE TO RETURN HOME SAFELY. THE CAR WAS PARKED UNTIL A MECHANIC LOO…

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10824772 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11051227 · 2017-11-29 (November 29, 2017)

THE WIRE TO THE STARTER MELTS OUT CAUSING THE ENTIRE CHARGING SYSTEM TO STOP WORKING AN DRAINS THE BATTERY CAUSING THE MOTOR TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING . THEN NO POWER STEERING OR BREAKS

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11051227 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11353532 · 2020-09-07 (September 7, 2020)

SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM ON DISPLAY. WHILE DRIVING THE DAY BEFORE, THE CAR MADE A VERY QUICK MOTION TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR PUSHED OUT OF IT'S HOUSING AND DANGLING ON THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT UNDER THE DASH. THE POWERED TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL PUSHED THE ASSEMBLY OUT OF PLACE CAUSING THE FAULT. I DISCONNECTED THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER ACTIVATION OF THE ACTIVE HANDLING.

Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11353532 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11322398 · 2020-04-27 (April 27, 2020)

I WAS IN MY GARAGE, I OPENED THE DRIVER DOOR SAT DOWN AND SECURED THE SEAT BELT. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR BY STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PRESSING THE START BUTTON BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT TURN OVER. I MADE A SECOND AND THIRD ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE TO NO AVAIL. THEN, I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE CAR BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. HAVING NOT OPENED THE WINDOWS, I WAS LOST AS HOW TO GET OUT OF MY CAR. I MADE ONE MORE ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE BUT COULD NOT. IN FACT MY INSTRUMENTS WERE DEAD. AS I WAS WITHOUT MY CELL PHONE, I SAT PERPLE…

Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11322398 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11428835 · 2021-08-12 (August 12, 2021)

Failure of Active Handling System with onboard computer message to have the system serviced. Other drivers (owner forums) have reported significant safety hazards related to this system failure. Reported issues include system-driven steering and braking actions that lead to mishandling of the car that could put the driver, passengers, other drivers, and property at risk. At this point in time, the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. At this time, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manuf…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428835 at NHTSA ↗