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2009 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, 54% of all 151 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Corvette model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 47,406 miles.

Fuel System complaints
82
54% of 151
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
47,406 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2009, latest Jun 3, 2026.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter62009 Q32016 Q12017 Q32018 Q42020 Q22022 Q32024 Q1
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q4 (6).

Fuel System recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Corvette model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200524 (5%)
  2. 200650 (14%)
  3. 2007117 (34%)
  4. 2008374 (69%)
  5. 200982 (54%)
  6. 201049 (58%)
  7. 201149 (58%)
  8. 201229 (52%)
  9. 201348 (59%)
  10. 201413 (21%)
  11. 20158 (12%)
  12. 201614 (13%)
  13. 20173 (1%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20193 (2%)
  16. 20201 (3%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20232 (8%)
  20. 20246 (29%)
  21. 20252 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, 54% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,406 miles.
Which Chevrolet Corvette year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has the most fuel system complaints (374), compared with 82 for the 2009.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.