Before buying a used 2012 Chevrolet Corvette, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD
2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
56 complaints filed with NHTSA (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette — Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
| Corvette — Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Corvette — Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) |
| Corvette — Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 7.0 L | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
GENERAL 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.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH HINGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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