2011 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 Corvette years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has a complaint index of 53 and ranks 8th worst among 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Fuel System complaints dominate at 58% of all reports, with 1 recall on file.
- Complaints
- 85
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 24 hwy
Top 2011 Chevrolet Corvette problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System49 (58%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (13%)
- Airbags10 (12%)
- Brakes8 (9%)
- Engine7 (8%)
- Electrical System4 (5%)
- Other4 (5%)
- Steering2 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)
What owners report
- Vehicles have reportedly rolled away on their own after being parked or left in gear, even when the transmission indicated 'park.'
- Owners describe the transmission failing to complete gear changes, with the clutch pedal going to the floor while accelerating in traffic.
- Some owners report engine fires under the hood while driving, with warning lights illuminating across the instrument panel.
- Airbag warning lights have been reported to turn on and off intermittently without a clear cause identified by dealers.
- Owners describe brake lockups tied to 'service active handling' warnings appearing on the instrument cluster.
- Rear tires have reportedly hydroplaned in wet conditions, causing the vehicle to slide into another lane.
2011 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V491000Oct 3, 2011Structure & Body5,755 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments
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.
Risk: The rear hatch could separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
2011 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 24 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.
2011 compared with other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 Corvette a complaint index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst out of 16 model years. Fuel System issues make up 58% of complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Corvette?
- Fuel System complaints lead at 49 reports (58% share), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 11 complaints and Airbags at 10 complaints.
- Does the 2011 Corvette have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (11V491000) for the rear hatch hinges on 2011-2012 Corvette coupes, which GM replaced free of charge.
- How does the 2011 Corvette compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 53, the 2011 model sits worse than 2012 (27), 2013 (33), and 2018 (13), but better than 2017 (100) and 2014 (80).
- What mileage do 2011 Corvette problems typically appear at?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 28,900 miles, though Fuel System issues specifically show a median of 50,000 miles.