2012 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.

20112013
Complaints
67
per 10K Sold
44.5
US Sales
15,059
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#127 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:41,541 mi
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:17,498 mi
#35 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:35,533 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.

Fuel System
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
41,541
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,498
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,533
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
38,873
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,755 vehicles.

11V491000Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
~5,755 affected

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.

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has 67 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (27 complaints, avg 41,541 mi); Airbags (10 complaints, avg 17,498 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 35,533 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,502 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette include 5 crash-related reports, 0 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,755 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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