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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 29 of 56 total complaints (52%) filed on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Median mileage at failure is 35,019 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints
29
52% of 56
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,019 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a strong gasoline smell inside the passenger compartment and garage, most noticeable right after refueling.
  • Some describe the fuel odor appearing even when the tank is only half full or while driving with the top down.
  • One owner found a fractured high-pressure fitting on the fuel pump assembly mounted atop the fuel tank, requiring full pump replacement.
  • Multiple owners point to a suspected crack or leak point at the top of the fuel tank that lets fumes escape without visible puddles.
  • Replacing the gas cap was tried by some owners but did not fully resolve the smell.
  • A few owners noted the odor recurring intermittently over multiple fill-ups rather than as a one-time event.

When 2012 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 7, 2015, latest Jun 27, 2026.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2015Sep 2016Jun 2018Nov 2019Nov 2020Mar 2023Apr 2024Jun 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Jun 2026; peak May 2015 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 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

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 29 Fuel System complaints out of 56 total complaints for the 2012 Corvette, or 52% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Corvette fuel system issue?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system problem area on the 2012 Corvette.
At what mileage do 2012 Corvette fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 35,019 miles.
What is the main fuel system symptom owners report?
Owners most often report a gasoline smell inside the cabin or garage, especially after refueling, sometimes tied to a fuel tank fitting or seam leak.
Did the fuel system issue cause crashes or fires on the 2012 Corvette?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to the Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Corvette.

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.