2010 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Median mileage
56,850 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 21 of 25 complaints (84%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (2) and airbags (1) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 56,850 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 3 injuries.
  • It ranks 10th of 21 Chevrolet Corvette model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 34% fewer complaints than the 2009 model year (38).

2010 Chevrolet Corvette problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    21 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    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 system18
Fuel system, gasoline3
Power train2
Air bags1
Engine1
Seat belts1

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k210k–30k530k–60k560k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2010 Chevrolet Corvette complaints that list mileage.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2010 Chevrolet Corvette complaints

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

  1. Filed Feb 19, 202675,000 miAZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was inspected, and the mechanic found a fuel leak on the left side of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with GMC Special…
    NHTSA complaint #11719076 · source
  2. Filed Jun 30, 2025TXCrash3 injuredTowedAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact's daughter owned a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed on a rainy night, there was another unoccupied vehicle stopped side ways in the middle of the highway with no hazards lights activated. The contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to fully deploy as needed. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11670220 · source
  3. Filed Mar 31, 2025VATransmission & Drivetrain
    After an oil change at a Chevrolet dealer I drove to get gas. After refueling I got in and was preparing to drive away when I noticed the clutch pedal was on the floor and would not pop back up ready to be used. I had the car towed to the Chevrolet dealer where I learned the hydraulic clutch master cylinder had failed. I was lucky this didn’t happen while o was driving the car on the highway. I am not sure how that would have affected the drivability of the vehicle but it…
    NHTSA complaint #11651898 · source
  4. Filed Jun 12, 202432,000 miILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel vapors were coming from the fuel pump sending unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer spoke with the manufacturer about the failure however, the manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately…
    NHTSA complaint #11593847 · source
  5. Filed Oct 2, 2023TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Purchased 3 weeks ago. Third time filling up and first time in the garage. Noticed the fuel tank is leaking at the pump due to defective plastic. Car only has 55k miles, this should not be an issue. Is Chevy going to fix this or am I out the 2k repair bill?
    NHTSA complaint #11547825 · source
  6. Filed Mar 27, 202355,000 miTXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that gasoline was leaking from the fuel tank onto the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000. VIN was not available.
    NHTSA complaint #11513982 · source
  7. Filed Nov 24, 2022AZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The fuel tank is leaking at the pump due to defective plastic. There should be a lot of reports of this happening on this vehicle and it is more dangerous than any other defect I have ever heard of.
    NHTSA complaint #11494822 · source
  8. Filed Nov 17, 2022TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Have a strong odor of gasoline coming from vehicle parked in garage. Have not noticed any gasoline in the garage floor, only the strong odor.
    NHTSA complaint #11493972 · 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