Are 2011 Corvette fuel system problems common?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 49 Fuel System complaints out of 85 total complaints for the 2011 model year, a 58% share, the highest of any Corvette model year listed.

What is the main fuel system issue on the 2011 Corvette?

Owners repeatedly describe a cracked fuel pump that leaks gasoline and causes a strong fuel odor inside and outside the car.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Corvette fuel pump?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this issue.

At what mileage does the fuel pump usually fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,000 miles.

Did the fuel system issue cause any fires or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 fires, 0 crashes, and 0 injuries linked to these Fuel System complaints for the 2011 model year.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 49 of 85 total complaints (58%) on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, the highest share of any model year listed. The dominant issue is a cracked fuel pump causing gasoline odor and leaks, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. No related recalls are on file.

Fuel System complaints: 49; 58% of 85
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report a strong gasoline smell inside and outside the car, especially when parked in a garage with the tank over half full.
Several complaints describe a crack in the fuel pump outlet that lets fuel leak along the top of the tank and run down its side.
Fuel odor is reported after filling the tank, while driving below 40 mph, and during long sweeping left turns.
Some owners found visible fuel leaking near the driver side rear tire or pooling near the exhaust pipe area.
Multiple owners state the fuel pump had to be replaced after the leak was diagnosed by a dealer.

When 2011 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 3, 2015, latest Jul 19, 2026.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2021 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 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.

200524 (5%)
200650 (14%)
2007117 (34%)
2008374 (69%)
200982 (54%)
201049 (58%)
201149 (58%)
201229 (52%)
201348 (59%)
201413 (21%)
20158 (12%)
201614 (13%)
20173 (1%)
20180 (0%)
20193 (2%)
20201 (3%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (8%)
20246 (29%)
20252 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Are 2011 Corvette fuel system problems common?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 49 Fuel System complaints out of 85 total complaints for the 2011 model year, a 58% share, the highest of any Corvette model year listed.
What is the main fuel system issue on the 2011 Corvette?: Owners repeatedly describe a cracked fuel pump that leaks gasoline and causes a strong fuel odor inside and outside the car.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Corvette fuel pump?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this issue.
At what mileage does the fuel pump usually fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,000 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any fires or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 fires, 0 crashes, and 0 injuries linked to these Fuel System complaints for the 2011 model year.