2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Owners have filed 178 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 44.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 13.5%.
Complaints178
Crashes1
Fires1
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 44.9% · 80
Engine 13.5% · 24
Air bags 8.4% · 15
Exterior lighting 5.6% · 10
Electrical system 4.5% · 8
Unknown or other 3.4% · 6
Power train 3.4% · 6
Steering 2.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Chevrolet Corvette in this data, 2009 sits 13th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 35,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Fuel pump stop working 5 years ago. And I never got it fix cost is high. Well when I went in to have it fix this year 2017. I was told there is good news. There is a recall on the fuel pumps, but then next day. I was told my vehicle has to many miles. I never was sent a letter or new about this. It is not right. I need new fuel pumps. Will you please take off the mile limit. And allow us or me to get my car fix Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 95,000 miles
Strong gasoline smell whenever the tank is more than half full. So strong that I can smell gasoline in the house if the car has been parked in the attached garage overnight. I am concerned that the high concentration of gasoline vapor might b e a fire hazard to the house. I am also concerned that gasoline could touch the exhaust and catch fire while driving. No odor whatsoever when the tank is below half full. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 85,000 miles
A strong fuel odor is coming out from the drivers side rear. Whenever I fill up the odor is present. When I'm under 1/2 tank odor is gone. It's only when I have a full tank. Gm has issued a "special coverage adjustment" for 2007-2013 corvettes.The # is n150682. Gm said mine is currently not covered even though I have all the same symptoms. My car is a 2009 with only 37,000 miles. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 37,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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