IllustrationAFTER REFUELING VEHICLE THERE ARE STRONG GAS FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING ME TO VENT THE CAR INTERIORS BY LOWERING THE WINDOWS AND APPLY THE A/C FANS ON HIGH........ ALSO THE CAR HORNS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT REASON WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND ALSO AFFECTED THE ALARM SYSTEM
2011 Chevrolet Corvette
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 29.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
250–25K
1625–50K
950–75K
575–100K
2100–150K
0150K+
57 reports with mileage · 28 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
48 reportsSMELL OF GAS. MAINLY FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL. MOST NOTICEABLE WHILE PARK BUT NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING AS WELL.
EVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK, THE CAR SMELLS HEAVILY OF GAS FUMES FOR DAYS. I WAS TOLD IT IS A LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAS SEEN THIS A LOT WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR OF CORVETTES. IT'S CAUSED MY FUEL ECONOMY TO DROP, AND MY FUEL GAUGE WILL SOMETIMES SHUT OFF COMPLETELY.
WHEN I FILL UP WITH FUEL, I SMELL GAS IN THE CAR. FOR THIS TO OCCUR, SOMETHING MUST BE LEAKING SOMEWHERE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED.
AFTER EVERY TANK FILL UP , STRONG FUEL SMELL ODOR COMES FROM THE LEFT SIDE (DOVER SIDE ) WHEEL WELD. ALSO IS STRONG WHEN SITTING IN CAR . GOES AWAY AFTER FUELCLEVER STARTS TO DROP TO EMPTY
BOUGHT A 2011 CORVETTE . HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN PARKED . INSIDE AND OUT OF CAR . TOOK CAR IN FOR INSPECTION . TECH SAID IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM ON C6 SERIES CORVETTES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AREA HAS GAS LEAKS . I PARKED CAR INSIDE GARAGE AND THE GAS SMELL IS SO STRONG , I'M AFRAID TO PARK IT INSIDE BECAUSE OF FIRE HAZARDS . I HAV…
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BOUGHT A 2011 CORVETTE . HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN PARKED . INSIDE AND OUT OF CAR . TOOK CAR IN FOR INSPECTION . TECH SAID IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM ON C6 SERIES CORVETTES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AREA HAS GAS LEAKS . I PARKED CAR INSIDE GARAGE AND THE GAS SMELL IS SO STRONG , I'M AFRAID TO PARK IT INSIDE BECAUSE OF FIRE HAZARDS . I HAVE PICTURES OF PROBLEM . CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF THESE CARS DOING THIS . IT'S IN THE WEB SIGHTS OF CORVETTE OWNERS FOR SAME PROBLEMS. THEY NEED TO RECALL THESE FOR REPAIR FOR FIRE HAZARD TO CAR , HOUSE AND INJURY TO PERSON OWNING THEM .
I BOUGHT THE 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ABOUT A YEARS, DROVE IT LESS THEN 2000 MILE, ALWAYS FILL GAS CORRECTLY BUT THIS FOLLOWING WEEK I GOT A LEAK SOMEWHERE ON MY LEFT FUEL TANK AND IT SMELLING BAD IN MY PARKING GARAGE, FUEL LEAK ON THE DRIVER SIDE RANK.
ALL OF A A SUDDEN THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS NOT ONLY IN THE CAR BUT AROUND THE CAR. I THINK THAT CAN BE A SAFETY HAZARD. TO DATE I HAVE NO RECALL OF ANYTHING ON THE GAS PUMP OR FUEL TANK
THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE CAR WHEN PARKED. THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO COVER THIS REPAIR AND IT IS HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE THE CAR IN THE CURRENT STATE.
I AM EXPERIENCING A FUEL ODOR NEAR THE DRIVER DOOR AND INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN MY GARAGE, THE FUEL ODOR TAKES OVER THE GARAGE. THIS SMELL EXIST WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AND IN MOTION.
Official recalls
111V491000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
Oct 3, 2011
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH HINGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.