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2010 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

55/100

#10 most-complained of 21 Corvette years

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

The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has 84 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #10 highest of 21 Corvette model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is fuel system (49 complaints, 58% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 4 injuries.

Complaints
84
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2010 Chevy Corvette problems

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

  1. Fuel System49 (58%)
  2. Airbags14 (17%)
  3. Electrical System7 (8%)
  4. Engine4 (5%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain4 (5%)
  6. Brakes3 (4%)
  7. Other3 (4%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (4%)
  9. Seat Belts1 (1%)
  10. Steering1 (1%)
2010 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per quarter62010 Q32014 Q12015 Q42017 Q12019 Q12020 Q22022 Q12025 Q1
90 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2016 Q3 (6).

2010 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,025
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.

2010 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
2008Avoid100540018
2009Caution70151018
2010Caution5584018
2011Good4085118
2012Best1556118

All Chevrolet Corvette years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ranks #10 of 21 among Corvette model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 84 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 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (49 complaints), airbags (14 complaints), and electrical system (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 37,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,025. 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.