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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
190–25K
1225–50K
550–75K
175–100K
2100–150K
0150K+
39 reports with mileage · 17 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 28 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 →
Electrical System. Review the 6 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 reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
56 reports
5,100 miles · Apr 30, 2014
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTINUOUSLY TIGHTENED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE SEAT BELT RELEASED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE SEAT BELT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTINUOUSLY TIGHTENED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE SEAT BELT RELEASED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE SEAT BELT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,100. UPDATED 06/09/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT'S RECLINER LEVER WOULD NOT ADJUST THE SEAT TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THE SEAT HAD TO BE PULLED UP BY THE BACK MANUALLY. UPDATED 06/11/2014 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10585742
1,900 miles · Apr 5, 2014
Air BagsSeat Belts
JUST BACK FROM THE DEALER. SERVICEMAN SAID "FRAYED WIRE AT SEAT BELT", CODE B0040. WRITTEN UP AS "DRIVER SEAT CONNECTOR UNPLUGGED". THEY ADDED DIELECTRIC GREASE, RE-MATED THE CONNECTOR AND NOW THE INTERMITTENT AIRBAG DASH WARNING LIGHT HAS CEASED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577574
4,600 miles · Oct 21, 2013
Power TrainStructureCrash
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO NOT BE ABLE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH WITH PEDAL MAKING IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO STOP CAR OR REMOVE IT FROM GEAR. FUTURE ATTEMPTS TO START CAR WITH ON-STAR ON THE PHONE SO THEY COULD RUN DIAGNOSTIC CHECK REMOTELY FAILED. 3 ATTEMPTS TO START CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALER A…
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CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO NOT BE ABLE TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH WITH PEDAL MAKING IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO STOP CAR OR REMOVE IT FROM GEAR. FUTURE ATTEMPTS TO START CAR WITH ON-STAR ON THE PHONE SO THEY COULD RUN DIAGNOSTIC CHECK REMOTELY FAILED. 3 ATTEMPTS TO START CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALER AND UPON ARRIVAL TOWING COMPANY HAD ASKED FOR MILEAGE OF CAR. EXACTLY LIKE ABOVE I PUSHED START BUTTON TO TURN GAUGES ON DASH, THIS TIME CAR STARTED AND OVERPOWERED EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL IN GEAR AND IT RAN INTO TOW TRUCK NEARLY HITTING TOW DRIVER AND WAS INCHES FROM CUTTING HIS LEGS OFF. IN NO WAY SHOULD THIS CAR HAVE BEEN ABLE TO START IN GEAR AND I BELIEVE IT WOULDN'T HAVE, HAD THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER NOT FAILED AT ONLY 4600 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10548802
14,393 miles · Oct 17, 2013
Air Bags
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OFF BEFORE COMING ON AGAIN AND OFF. DIAG. CODE B0041,B0065. DIAG. INTERMITTENT OPEN CIRCUITS TO DRIVER'S SEAT PRETENSIONER AND SIDE AIR BAG. FOUND TERMINAL FRETTING CONDITION IN X377. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10548252
1,200 miles · Jul 6, 2012
Air Bags
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWS OFF WHEN MY 120 POUND WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT...TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKS IF THE PASSENGER WEIGHS 150 POUNDS...PLEASE ADVISE NEXT STEPS AS THIS SEEMS VERY UNSAFE AND I WANT THE AIR BAG FUNCTIONAL FOR MY PASSENGERS WHO ARE ADULTS! WAS EVEN TOLD TO HAVE MY WIF…
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PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWS OFF WHEN MY 120 POUND WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT...TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKS IF THE PASSENGER WEIGHS 150 POUNDS...PLEASE ADVISE NEXT STEPS AS THIS SEEMS VERY UNSAFE AND I WANT THE AIR BAG FUNCTIONAL FOR MY PASSENGERS WHO ARE ADULTS! WAS EVEN TOLD TO HAVE MY WIFE PUT MORE THINGS IN HER PURSE TO ADD TO HER WEIGHT! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10464410
1,900 miles · Mar 19, 2012
Tires
MY MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR "EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR GEN2 TIRES" FEATURING AN ASYMMETRIC TREAD PATTERN. THEY ARE VERY HARD AND TREACHEROUS IN COLD RAINY WEATHER AND HAVE A TENDENCY TO "FLOAT" ON ANY KIND OF PONDING WATER ON THE ROAD (PARTICULARLY EXPRESSWAYS) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT IS GOING TO MOVE LATERALLY FROM …
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MY MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR "EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR GEN2 TIRES" FEATURING AN ASYMMETRIC TREAD PATTERN. THEY ARE VERY HARD AND TREACHEROUS IN COLD RAINY WEATHER AND HAVE A TENDENCY TO "FLOAT" ON ANY KIND OF PONDING WATER ON THE ROAD (PARTICULARLY EXPRESSWAYS) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT IS GOING TO MOVE LATERALLY FROM ONE LANE TO THE NEXT. IT IS DISCONCERTING AT BEST AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AT WORST. *JS
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
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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