This page covers 1 recall, 84 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
16–19 mpg combined
12.4–14.7 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2011 Corvette, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the fuel system, which accounts for the majority of reports filed. Owners consistently describe fuel leaking from the top of the driver-side tank, specifically a plastic fitting or elbow on the fuel sending unit that cracks over time and allows fuel to escape. Several owners note the smell of gasoline is noticeable when the tank is filled above half, and some describe fuel dripping onto hot exhaust components below. Airbags are the second most-reported system, with ten complaints, though the fuel issue clearly overshadows everything else in volume. The powertrain rounds out the top three with nine complaints. The cracking plastic fuel fitting at the top of the driver-side tank is the clearest recurring symptom owners describe, with some reporting the problem returning even after a previous repair.
84
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The rear hatch hinges may not be strong enough to support the hatch safely under required load conditions.
What the fix does
Both rear hatch hinges will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
