2012 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06 - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 does not have an overall safety rating available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it does come with standard electronic stability control which is a positive safety feature that helps the driver maintain control of the vehicle in various driving conditions. This model does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of safety ratings, the NHTSA has not rated this vehicle in any crash test categories including front crash, side crash, rollover, and overall ratings. As for the rollover possibility, it is rated at 0, indicating a lower risk of rollover.

Despite the lack of safety ratings, it is important to note that the car has received 50 complaints and has had 1 recall. It is essential for owners of this vehicle to stay informed about any potential safety issues and take necessary actions to address them promptly.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

50

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2006 Score 2012 Score 2013 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2006 Score 2012 Score 2013 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2006 Score 2012 Score 2013 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"fuel smell coming from gas cap area replaced the gas cap twice. continue to have strong fuel smells in garage where car is kept. started about one month ago."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-01-12

Complaint:
"strong gas smell after filling gas tank. this is a known issue on these cars and although it can develop at any time they only warranty the problem for 10 years. this creates a fire hazard. the attached service bulletin was just released by gm today: special coverage adjustment 15682 primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leaks reference number: n150682 release date: july 2016 condition some 2007 to 2009 model year cadillac xlr and 2007 to 2013 model year chevrolet corvette vehicles may have a condition where a fuel odor is detected, fuel droplets appear below the left-hand fuel tank with fuel gauge level above 1/2, or a malfunction indicator lamp illuminates due to a leak path in the left-hand fuel pump module flange. special coverage adjustment this special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. for vehicles covered by vehicle service contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after july 25, 2016, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. claims with repair orders prior to july 25, 2016, must be submitted to the service contract provider. correction dealers are to replace the left hand fuel tank fuel pump module. the repairs will be made at no charge to the customer."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2025-01-10

Complaint:
"purchased my 2012 corvette grand sport used on 06/08/2023 and the first night parked in my garage noticed a seriously strong fuel smell. have run down to half tank and parked it again and still have the strong smell. dropped off at my local chevrolet dealer for inspection. research shows this is a common issue with this model year. chevrolet has issued service bulletin15682 for this apparent issue. mileage is only 66k but the bulletin has a year cap of 10 years from in service date. i am searching for information as to if this has been revised and if my vehicle is still covered."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-08-06

Complaint:
"we smelled gasoline from time to time since june of 2022 & could not see any leaks. approximately october 22 2022 we contacted premier chevy buick gmc in beatrice nebraska because the smell was really bad. after they inspected our car they said it had a defective fuel pump that had cracked & it was a known common problem with the corvettes. they advised that general motors would repair them at no cost because of a 10 year extended coverage. they then called us the next day to tell us that it would not be covered because it missed the coverage date by 2 months. we contacted chevrolet and we were told that it could possibly be covered under good will. they sent the dealer paperwork & have been in contact a few times. today we received a call from chevrolet advising we would not be paid for the repair. this should have been a safety recall because of the danger! we were never told about the possibility of the fuel pumps cracking. when we picked up the car the dealer advised it would also require a wheel alignment too because the rear suspension had been removed to do the repair."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-01-06

Complaint:
"the car has a strong smell of gas inside the garage and in the compartment of the vehicle after driving"
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-08-08

Complaint:
"i have a very strong gasoline smell coming from, inside and out side my car when it is stationionary. it seems to be worst, when i have more than a half tank of gas. the smell of gas is in my garage and inside my home when parked inside my garage. i made an appointment with the fremont chevrolet dealer and dropped off my car two weeks ago at the dealer. my service adviser edger sat in my car and said to me he noticed a strong gasoline smell in side my car. edger told me they would have to do a test to make sure the gas fuel module was the problem. they did a test and edger told me the fuel module was defective and they would fit it because there was a safety bulletin concerning this issue and my vehicle fell under the guidelines to be repaired free of charge. two weeks later, my car is still at the dealership unprepaired. they told me they are still waiting for the part to come in."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-08-02

Complaint:
"i have begun to smell fuel coming from the drivers side wheel well. it has filled the garage while parked and i can smell it coming into the car's interior while driving. i only have 24,000 miles on the car."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-07-10

Complaint:
"sever gas smell occurs sporadically. when this happens, i can't drive with the top up or place vehicle in my garage. it went to chevy the first occurrence and they did not inspect, but did say there was no problem. it has since had another 4 occurrences of gas smell. it is not overflow because the tak was less than 1/2 full 3 of 4 times this happened."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2020-05-06

Complaint:
"after filling the gas tank there is a noticeable smell of gas that's exists. when garage kept the smell fills the entire garage with a gas smell. the gas cap is fully secured and there are no noticeable leaks or puddles on the ground."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-04-07

Complaint:
"when tank is 1/2 or full stationary, fuel smells and fuel leaks. leaves spots in my garage and the smell in garage is disgusting. fuel smell penetrates in vehicle cabin as well."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-12-01

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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