2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
38
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
39,447 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 27 of 38 complaints (71%).
  • Engine (6) and airbags (2) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 39,447 mi.
  • It ranks 14th of 21 Chevrolet Corvette model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 76% fewer complaints than the 2008 model year (159).

2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    27 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Fuel/propulsion system27
Engine6
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Exterior lighting1
Electrical system1
Power train1
Steering1

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k310k–30k830k–60k260k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette complaints that list mileage.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2009 Chevrolet Corvette complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jun 3, 2026NCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    When the gas tanks are more than 1/2 full the inside of the car fills with gas fumes the only way to prevent is to keep the Tanks less than half full…… worried the fumes will ignite under the right conditions…….. supposedly this is a well documented problem with the C-6 corvettes
    NHTSA complaint #11741929 · source
  2. Filed Sep 17, 2025MNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Approximately 2 months ago I noticed a faint gasoline odor when I entered our garage. I thought that it might be due to a recent re-call on my Honda Gold Wing which involved the fuel system. The motorcycle was repaired by the dealer, returned and I never rode it until yesterday. The smell went away. I filled the Corvette, probably 3 weeks ago and the odor returned. We parked my wife's Mazda outside but the odor continued with the Corvette inside, in its normal space. I…
    NHTSA complaint #11687953 · source
  3. Filed Jul 27, 2025MNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Unknown. Gasoline fumes when parked with over a half tank of fuel. Fills my garage with the smell..purchased this in 2022 and I was unaware of this problem until I put it in my garage after filling the tank completely.
    NHTSA complaint #11676463 · source
  4. Filed Nov 12, 2024ALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Fuel leak issue. I have a fuel leak coming from a faulty fuel pump on the driver'side. Very dangerous. Leaking down on side of tank. Could possibly leak down onto exhaust.GM said there was nothing they could do. I have taken it to Landers Mclarty Chevrolet in Huntsville, AL for replacement. Cost is $1963.02. There should have been a recall instead of a special advisory since they admitted it was a faulty plastic that causes the problem.
    NHTSA complaint #11624826 · source
  5. Filed Jan 11, 2024GAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    warning light came on checked code p0442 came up stating a small vapor leak in fuel system. replaced fuel cap , smoke test and found that the evap vent solenoid was leaking. Remove and replace fuel tank vent valve program module. Still smelled fuel. Took vette to a dealership had them do a multipoint inspection they pinpointed and diagnose the problem as the left side fuel tank module and all necessary gaskets and seals needed to be replace at a out of this world price. I…
    NHTSA complaint #11564943 · source
  6. Filed Dec 23, 2023INFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Strong fuel smell from defective part on fuel assembly. I was told this is a $4000 fix for a part that was knowingly bad and GM did nothing about it. This is a fire hazard and could burn my house down the gas smell in my garage is overwhelming
    NHTSA complaint #11561662 · source
  7. Filed Jul 21, 2023WIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The vehicle in question was 14 years old with 20,950 original miles on it. This safety issue was the direct result of a faulty part from the factory [leaking fuel pump flange assembly] that manifested itself in a very strong fuel smell, both in the vehicle while driving, as well as in my garage. It was caused by raw gasoline leaking out of the primary fuel pump that was cracked and leaked out of the fitting on the top of the fuel tank. [NOTE: GM had previously acknowledged…
    NHTSA complaint #11533728 · source
  8. Filed Apr 13, 2023VAOther / Unknown
    Doors will not open inside or outside on push button on arm rest. Emergency personnel will not be able to extricate you from vehicle if an accident happens. From inside there is an emergency handle to let you out but during a wreck you may be disabled and not remember the emergency handle. The palm handle push button does not work from outside.
    NHTSA complaint #11516934 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology