YearToAvoid

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

70/100

#7 most-complained of 21 Corvette years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has 151 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 70 out of 100 — #7 highest of 21 Corvette model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is fuel system (82 complaints, 54% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire.

Complaints
151
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2009 Chevy Corvette problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System82 (54%)
  2. Engine26 (17%)
  3. Electrical System16 (11%)
  4. Airbags15 (10%)
  5. Brakes7 (5%)
  6. Other7 (5%)
  7. Structure & Body6 (4%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain6 (4%)
  9. Steering5 (3%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (1%)
2009 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per quarter102009 Q12011 Q22014 Q42016 Q32018 Q22020 Q12022 Q32024 Q4
173 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q1 (10).

2009 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,450
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2009 compared with other Corvette years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Avoid85341219
2008Avoid100540018
2009Caution70151018
2010Caution5584018
2011Good4085118

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ranks #7 of 21 among Corvette model years (Complaint Index 70/100, verdict: Caution). It has 151 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (82 complaints), engine (26 complaints), and electrical system (16 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 38,500 miles.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.