2009 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability
178 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 22/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 48,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2009 sits among all Corvette years
What owners report
“After fuel tank is filled past 1/2 full, smell of fuel in my garage until fuel capacity goes below 1/2 full.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Corvette
“Valve guide issue causing failure to brakes, and power steering, as well as engine blowing”— owner report to NHTSA, 2009 Corvette
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 135 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 36,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 22,000 and 57,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Technical service bulletins
1,088 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2009 Corvette TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette drew 178 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 22/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
The top reported problems for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette are fuel system (82 complaints), engine (25), and electrical (18).
At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems show up?
Owners most often report 2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems around 36,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 22,000 and 57,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.