Worst 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 27 | 1 | — | 41,541 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | — | — | 17,498 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 35,533 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 38,873 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,755 vehicles.
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.
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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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