2010 Chevrolet Corvette
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 84
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
None on file
None on file
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 84 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 153 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 308 |
| 2000 | 278 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 157 |
| 2003 | 85 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 533 |
| 2006 | 365 |
| 2007 | 341 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 151 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 257 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
52% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Purchased 3 weeks ago. Third time filling up and first time in the garage. Noticed the fuel tank is leaking at the pump due to defective plastic. Car only has 55k miles, this should not be an issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-02
There was/is a strong fuel smell emitting from the rear left side of the car. It is very noticeable when the car is running and then parked in an enclosed area or if standing near it especially on that side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-01
Air bags
17% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact's daughter owned a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-30
Also filed under Seat belts
Possible Takata air bag malfunction, driver side air bags deployed when I went to place transmission in reverse to back the car from driveway. I had not moved when air bags deployed causing shoulder and neck injuries to occur.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-04
I have a 2009 Corvette C6 with 9500 miles on it. The airbag warning comes on and stays on. Dealer turned off the warning now and said I have defective drivers side air bags. He was going to order new ones and I haven't heard back for a month now.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-28
Fuel system, gasoline
6% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-10
Electrical system
6% · 5 reportsPower train
5% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Automatic transmission shift lever cannot be shifted from its "Park" Position upon starting the engine and trying to drive away.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-10
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.