MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Corvette

● Typical for this model
2009 Chevrolet Corvette
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:22.934Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
151
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 533 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 151 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2017: 257 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 27 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 533 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 151 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2017: 257 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2020 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 27 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1985 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1997 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2001 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2003 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 533 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 151 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2015 2016: 105 complaints 2017: 257 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2019 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2021 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 27 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025

2009: 151 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19816
19820
198414
198516
198615
198721
198816
198915
199034
199124
19927
199322
199429
199532
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000278
2001205
2002157
200385
2004217
2005533
2006365
2007341
2008541
2009151
201084
201185
201256
201382
201463
201564
2016105
2017257
201851
2019148
202034
202113
202221
202327
202421
202511

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

53% · 80 reports
CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Strong gas smell after filling up gas tank. Can be smelled in car and overwhelms garage if tank is over half full.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-30

fuel leak on driver side tank elbow on gas pump is cracked. Low beam headlights do not work, high beams are ok.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-05

warning light came on checked code p0442 came up stating a small vapor leak in fuel system. replaced fuel cap , smoke test and found that the evap vent solenoid was leaking. Remove and replace fuel tank vent valve program module. Still smelled fuel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11

Engine

16% · 24 reports
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Although my car is a 2009 it only has 300 miles on it. The ZO6 model which has the "Ls7 engine has a known valve issue with both intake and exhaust being out of spec and wearing rapidly. I had a "Wiggle test" Done on all my valves.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-29

Air bags

10% · 15 reports

Exterior lighting

7% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

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My concern is the bright blue headlights on some cars and motorcycles.they take away from my vision either coming head on or in the rearview mirror.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-29

Electrical system

5% · 8 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 80 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.