YearToAvoid

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It had 85 complaints, 1 recall, 2 crashes, and 1 fire, with fuel system issues making up 58% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#13 of 21 Corvette years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
85
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2011 Chevy Corvette problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System49 (58%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain11 (13%)
  3. Airbags10 (12%)
  4. Brakes8 (9%)
  5. Engine7 (8%)
  6. Electrical System4 (5%)
  7. Other4 (5%)
  8. Steering2 (2%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some vehicles rolled forward on their own while parked with the transmission in park, in one case rolling toward traffic.
  • Owners describe a manual transmission clutch pedal dropping to the floor while shifting from second to third gear, cutting power in traffic.
  • One owner reported an engine fire under the hood while driving about 35 mph, with warning lights illuminating before the fire extinguished on its own.
  • Some drivers reported hydroplaning during rain, with the vehicle sliding into another lane.
  • Owners describe intermittent airbag warning light activation with no fault found by dealers, raising concern about airbag readiness.
  • Some owners reported the active handling and traction system triggering false alerts along with occasional front brake lockup at low speeds.
2011 Chevrolet Corvette complaints: complaints filed per quarter62011 Q42014 Q32016 Q32018 Q32020 Q12021 Q32024 Q22026 Q3
85 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q2 (6).

2011 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

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
2009Caution70151018
2010Caution5584018
2011Good4085118
2012Best1556118
2013Good2582018

All Chevrolet Corvette years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2011 Corvette a complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict relative to other Corvette years, ranking 13th worst out of 21 model years covered.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette?
Fuel system issues account for 58% of complaints, followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 13% and airbag issues at 12%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2011 Corvette, campaign 11V491000, covering rear hatch hinges on 2011-2012 coupes; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2011 Corvette compare to other bad years?
The 2011 model's complaint index of 40 is much lower than the worst years like 2008 (index 100) and 2005 (index 95), which are rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA rates the 2011 Corvette at 18 mpg combined (15 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,025.

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.