2012 Chevrolet CORVETTE: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
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.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 17 | 30.4% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 10.7% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.8% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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: 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10452153 · 2012-03-19 (March 19, 2012)
MY MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR "EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR GEN2 TIRES" FEATURING AN ASYMMETRIC TREAD PATTERN. THEY ARE VERY HARD AND TREACHEROUS IN COLD RAINY WEATHER AND HAVE A TENDENCY TO "FLOAT" ON ANY KIND OF PONDING WATER ON THE ROAD (PARTICULARLY EXPRESSWAYS) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT IS GOING TO MOVE LATERALLY FROM ONE LANE TO THE NEXT. IT IS DISCONCERTING AT BEST AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AT WORST. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 1,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10452153 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10464410 · 2012-07-06 (July 6, 2012)
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWS OFF WHEN MY 120 POUND WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT...TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKS IF THE PASSENGER WEIGHS 150 POUNDS...PLEASE ADVISE NEXT STEPS AS THIS SEEMS VERY UNSAFE AND I WANT THE AIR BAG FUNCTIONAL FOR MY PASSENGERS WHO ARE ADULTS! WAS EVEN TOLD TO HAVE MY WIFE PUT MORE THINGS IN HER PURSE TO ADD TO HER WEIGHT! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10464410 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548252 · 2013-10-17 (October 17, 2013)
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OFF BEFORE COMING ON AGAIN AND OFF. DIAG. CODE B0041,B0065. DIAG. INTERMITTENT OPEN CIRCUITS TO DRIVER'S SEAT PRETENSIONER AND SIDE AIR BAG. FOUND TERMINAL FRETTING CONDITION IN X377. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,393 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548252 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 10577574 · 2014-04-05 (April 5, 2014)
JUST BACK FROM THE DEALER. SERVICEMAN SAID "FRAYED WIRE AT SEAT BELT", CODE B0040. WRITTEN UP AS "DRIVER SEAT CONNECTOR UNPLUGGED". THEY ADDED DIELECTRIC GREASE, RE-MATED THE CONNECTOR AND NOW THE INTERMITTENT AIRBAG DASH WARNING LIGHT HAS CEASED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10577574 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10585742 · 2014-04-30 (April 30, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTINUOUSLY TIGHTENED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE SEAT BELT RELEASED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE SEAT BELT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,100. UPDATED 06/09/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT'S RECLINER LEVER WOULD NOT ADJUST THE SEAT TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THE SEAT HAD TO BE PULLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10585742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10608003 · 2014-07-03 (July 3, 2014)
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, MAY GO OFF FROM TIME TO TIME BUT REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY WHILE LIGHT IS ON. NO CODE SHOWS UP WHEN LIGHT IS OFF, SO DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10608003 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10622529 · 2014-08-15 (August 15, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED CAUSING ABNORMAL AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,300.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10622529 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
11V491000 · Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
Reported: 2011-10-03 (October 3, 2011)
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗