This page covers 1 recall, 54 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
17–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.8 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.
The dominant pattern in 2012 Corvette complaints centers on the fuel system, which accounts for roughly half of all reports filed for this model year. Owners consistently describe strong gasoline odors appearing after filling the tank, often when the fuel level is above half. Many report fuel puddles forming near the rear of the car, and several note the smell is strong enough that they can't keep the vehicle in an attached garage. The described failure points include the filler neck, fuel tank top, and associated valves, with owners noting fuel leaking into the vehicle's frame cavity in some cases. Airbags and seat belts follow at a distance as the next most-reported systems, though complaint volume there is much lower and details are sparse. The fuel odor pattern is the clear standout, with numerous owners describing it appearing consistently after a full or near-full fill-up.
54
Total Complaints
2
Crash-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 →
