2010 Chevrolet CORVETTE: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10342396 · 2010-07-10 (July 10, 2010)
I DECIDED TO WRITE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY CORVETTE AND THE CONTINUED ISSUES I AM HAVING WITH THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM AND THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AT LEAST THREE TIMES ALREADY. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR MAINTENANCE WAS ON JUNE 14TH. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE ENSURED ALL THE CONNECTORS WERE TIGHTENED, RESET THE CODES AND THE CAR WAS READY. ON FRIDAY JUNE 25TH I DROPPED OFF THE VEHICL…
Owner-reported narrative. 899 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342396 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10345891 · 2010-07-28 (July 28, 2010)
I HAVE A 2009 CORVETTE C6 WITH 9500 MILES ON IT. THE AIRBAG WARNING COMES ON AND STAYS ON. DEALER TURNED OFF THE WARNING NOW AND SAID I HAVE DEFECTIVE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAGS. HE WAS GOING TO ORDER NEW ONES AND I HAVEN'T HEARD BACK FOR A MONTH NOW. I AM DRIVING A NEW CAR WITHOUT AIRBAGS??? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10345891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346896 · 2010-08-02 (August 2, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WEIGHT CAPACITY LABEL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 388 LBS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ACTUAL LOAD CAPACITY WAS 800 POUNDS. WHEN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE LOAD CAPACITY SHOULD NOT EXCEED 388 POUNDS, WHICH WAS LISTED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH DETERMINING THE ACTUAL LOAD CAPACITY. THERE WERE NO FAILURES IN THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130.
Owner-reported narrative. 130 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10350291 · 2010-08-18 (August 18, 2010)
MY 2010 CORVETTE ZR1 DISPLAYS THE "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING" MESSAGE EVERY FEW DRIVES. IT IS SPORADIC, AND INTERMITTENT... THE PROBLEM DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE AN IDENTIFIABLE CAUSE, OR CONDITION TO MAKE THE MESSAGE APPEAR, ONLY THAT IT DOES, AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR DOES NOT SEEM TO FEEL RIGHT. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. I HAVE LESS THAN 1,600 MILES ON THE CAR, NO BUMPS, NO ACCIDENTS, NOTHING... THE CAR IS IN "PERFECT CONDITION" ASIDE FROM THE "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING" MESSAGE ON THE DRIVERS INFORMATION CONSOLE DISPLAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350291 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10359180 · 2010-10-04 (October 4, 2010)
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) DISPLAYS "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM" AND ALTERNATING TO "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM". OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING; THESE SYSTEMS ABRUPTLY STOP WORKING WITH OUT DRIVER TURNING THEM OFF. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10359180 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10450490 · 2012-03-06 (March 6, 2012)
MY COMPLAINT IS NOT ABOUT A COMPONENT FAILURE, BUT RATHER AN INADEQUATE COMPONENT, SPECIFICALLY THE GOODYEAR F1 SUPERCAR TIRES THAT CAME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON MY 2010 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT COUPE. THESE TIRES ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST TO HYDROPLANE OF ANY TIRES ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN IN MY 45+ YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE. THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED WHEN THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD. I HAVE APPROACHED THE DEALER AND CHEVROLET ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AS TO WHAT I CAN DO TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION AND HAVE BEEN STONEWALLED AT EVERY S…
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10450490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10505395 · 2013-04-02 (April 2, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH AND ABOVE DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO FUNCTION IN THAT MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10505395 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548208 · 2013-10-17 (October 17, 2013)
IN DAMP WEATHER, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT FOGGED OVER FROM CONDENSATION INSIDE LENS AND THE DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WAS OBSERVED TO BE NOT WORKING. PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT HAD NO CONDENSATION AND WORKING LOW BEAM. *TR BOTH HIGH BEAMS WERE THEN TURNED ON AND OBSERVED TO BE WORKING. CONDITIONS DRIED LATER IN THE DAY AND HEADLIGHTS WERE OBSERVED TO BE WORKING. DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP CONDENSATION DRIED IN 24 HOURS. OVER THE PRIOR SIX MONTHS, CONDENSATION HAS BEEN OCCASIONALLY OBSERVED INSIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP BUT THE LOW …
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548208 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.