2009 Chevrolet CORVETTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
151 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
38,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 118 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 80 of 151 complaints (53.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 52 | 34.4% |
| Braking behavior | 11 | 7.3% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 6.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 4.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.3% |
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 | 80 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 80; Engine: 24; Air Bags: 15; Exterior Lighting: 9; Electrical System: 8; Power Train: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 33 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 48 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 19 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 13 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 33; 25,000 to 49,999: 48; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 13; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (48). 33 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2009: 5; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 5; 2014: 13; 2015: 21; 2016: 23; 2017: 15; 2018: 17; 2019: 9; 2020: 16; 2021: 4; 2022: 5; 2023: 6; 2024: 3; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 52 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 10 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10258634 · 2009-02-14 (February 14, 2009)
THIS YEAR I DECIDED TO BUY AMERICAN,SO I DECIDED ON CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1,I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER FINDLAY CHEVROLET AND INTERESTINGLY THEY WANT 20,000 ABOVE THE STICKER PRICE,IS THAT LEGAL?NO WONDER AMERICAN CAR COMPANIES ARE GOING UNDER DUE TO THERE GREED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10258634 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10266615 · 2009-04-24 (April 24, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHEN LOOKING INTO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE HEAD LINER DROOPED AND OBSCURED HIS VISION. ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR IT SINCE THAT WAS HOW THEY WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,700 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10266615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278739 · 2009-07-29 (July 29, 2009)
MY CONCERN IS THE BRIGHT BLUE HEADLIGHTS ON SOME CARS AND MOTORCYCLES.THEY TAKE AWAY FROM MY VISION EITHER COMING HEAD ON OR IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10278739 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278968 · 2009-07-31 (July 31, 2009)
09 CORVETTE WILL ONLY TAKE HALF-TANK OF GAS,AUTO-SHUTOFF. TO FILL TANK HAVE TO TURN NOZZLE UPSIDE DOWN TO FILL. THIS METHOD CAUSES FUEL OVER FLOW AND SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND. DEALER SAYS IT IS GAS PUMPS HERE IN CALIFORNIA THAT ARE AT FAULT AND NOT THE CORVETTE. 28 MILLION CARS THAT THE PUMPS WORK ON. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE WILL BE A FIRE INVOLVED ACCIDENT AS WELL AS POLLUTION ESCAPING FROM THE FILL NOZZLE.. THERE ARE 14 OTHER CORVETTES HERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. GM SAYS IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. HELP B4 ONE OF US GETS BURNED TO DEAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 88 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10292054 · 2009-11-13 (November 13, 2009)
2009 C6 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE 1. MY WIFE & I GOT INTO ACR TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. THE BATTERY FAILED WHEN I PRESSED IGNITION BUTTON. WE WERE LOCKED IN CAR WHICH HAS NO MANUAL DOOR HANDLES. 2. WE ESCAPED VEHICLE BY REMOVING ROOF PANEL AND CLIMBING OUT OF ROOF. 3. CAR TOWED TO DEALER WHO INFORMED US OF EMERGENCY DRIVER SIDE DOOR RELEASE IN THE BACK HATCH ON REAR WHEEL WELL THAT MUST BE PULLED TOWARD BACK OF CAR. IF INSIDE CAR, PASSENGER MUST CRAWL BETWEEN SEATS TO ACCESS THE RELEASE. WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS RELEASE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10292054 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10334331 · 2010-06-02 (June 2, 2010)
THE SERVICE ABS SYSTEM, SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ALERTS CAME ON AFTER SIMPLY STARTING THE CAR. CAR RAN SLUGGISH. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR EARLIER YEARS CORVETTES: TSB 06.02.35.002A AND TSB 06.02.35.002B. BUT MY CORVETTE IS A 2009 AND I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I HAVE A TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL SET TO AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT AND EXTEND. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,020 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346761 · 2010-08-02 (August 2, 2010)
I AM AN OWNER OF A 2009 CORVETTE Z06 WHICH REPEATEDLY DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES: "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING." MY VIN IS: [XXX] WHILE I HAVE NOT DETECTED ANY OPERATIONAL INTERVENTIONS MYSELF, OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SUDDEN ERRATIC BRAKING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE DIRECTION. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT GM RECTIFIES THIS DEFECT BEFORE FURTHER DAMAGE OCCURS. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE RECALL INVOLVING THIS ISSUE (NHTSA NO: 10V17200…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369301 · 2010-12-06 (December 6, 2010)
THE POWER IN MY CAR (2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE) TURNED OFF AFTER I ENTERED THE CAR AND SHUT THE DOOR. SINCE THE DOORS ARE OPERATED ELECTRICALLY I COULD NOT OPEN THE DOORS TO GET OUT. IN ORDER TO EXIT THE CAR I HAD TO REMOVE THE REMOVABLE HARDTOP AND CLIMB OUT OF THE CAR. IF I DID NOT HAVE A REMOVABLE HARDTOP I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXIT THE CAR WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT THE CAR HAS LOST ELECTRICAL POWER/SHUT DOWN AFTER I HAVE ENTERED THE CAR. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369301 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.