Complaints
177
per 10K Sold
127.0
US Sales
13,934
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#179 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:55,053 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#224 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:26,670 mi
#315 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:24,572 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 79 | 1 | 1 | 55,053 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | — | — | 26,670 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | — | — | 24,572 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 65,550 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 24,727 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 27,867 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System
79
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,053
Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,670
Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,572
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,550
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,727
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,867
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has 177 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 79 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (79 complaints, avg 55,053 mi); Engine Problems (24 complaints, avg 26,670 mi); Airbags (15 complaints, avg 24,572 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 44,772 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Corvette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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