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2012 Chevrolet Corvette: common problems and reliability
· C6An average Corvette year.
160 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2012 Corvette?The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has 160 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and air bags. Owners most often flag cheap, dated interior materials and design.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Corvette years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Corvette?
Across the 30 Corvette model years we track, complaint volume runs from 13 (2021) to 1,178 (2008). With 160 complaints, the 2012 Corvette sits about the same as the model's median of 170.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Corvette
structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments
Campaign 11V491000GENERAL 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.
What owners report on the C6 Corvette
Owners regard the C6 as a strong performance value with a reliable LS engine family, praising its speed, handling, and surprisingly good highway fuel economy for a V8.
- Very frequentCheap, dated interior materials and design
- RecurrentInterior rattles, especially in cooler weather
- RecurrentLoud cabin and rough ride
- RecurrentPoor visibility and low height making the car hard for other drivers to see
- RecurrentExpensive and frequently worn tires
Owner insights for the C6 Corvette. Read the full C6 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Corvette listings typically run $23,270–$45,987.
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