2011 Chevrolet CORVETTE - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD has been rated as "Not Rated" for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While the car does not have ratings for specific crash scenarios such as front crash, side crash, and rollover, it does come equipped with standard electronic stability control which can help prevent skidding and loss of control. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential accidents.

Additionally, the car has a total of 76 complaints filed and has been subjected to one recall. It is important for owners of this vehicle to stay updated on any recalls and address them promptly to ensure the safety of the vehicle and its occupants. Overall, while the Chevrolet Corvette is a high-performance sports car, potential buyers should consider the lack of safety ratings and advanced safety features when making their purchasing decision.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

76

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2011 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 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

2011 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2005 Score 2011 Score 2024 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 2005 Score 2011 Score 2024 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 2005 Score 2011 Score 2024 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 2011 Chevrolet CORVETTE

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 car when parked. garage smells like fuel. chevrolet [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)"
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-06-10

Complaint:
"gasoline drips out under the car after fill up. about 1/2 quart comes out and makes a puddle about 5 foot in diameter. happens after every fill up. i turned in a nthtsa complaint about fuel vapor smells after fill up on 9/6/2020 but heard nothing back. the problem has obviously progressed to leaking liquid gasoline on the ground."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-08-09

Complaint:
"there is a smell of fuel when you get in the car. looked online and seen several people having the same issue seems to happen when you have more than a half tank of gas. see small drip after sitting under car at front of drivers side rear wheel"
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-03-11

Complaint:
"fuel tank is leaking, strong fumes in my garage, i have to park outside, is this a recall? i've heard so many fuel leaking problems with the c6 corvette"
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-01-06

Complaint:
"strong odor of gas fumes in driver compartment, seems to eminate from driver side. plastic flange on top of fuel pump is cracked and spews gas to surrounding area. smell is constant regardless of fuel level. gm has been aware of problem for years but has yet to issue recall. they did issue temporary special coverage adjustment not adequate for earlier model years where issue was systemic. yes my car is available for inspection. this is health and safety issue which should warrant a recall. fire hazard as well. no warning lamps appear on dash."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-06-04

Complaint:
"i recently purchased a 2011 chevy corvette grand sport from a dealer in south florida named greico chevrolet in del rey beach. it was purchased used and as is from this dealer, but this appears to be a quite dangerous problem. i smell gasoline on the drivers side wheel well most of the time and sometimes the smell seeps through the car into the cabin. this is not from overfilling the tank (which i do not do anyway). i researched this issue and it appears to be an issue with two gm cars. see this statement and let me know if i have a claim: "gm special coverage adjustment 15682 update 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""
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-02-05

Complaint:
"i purchased this 2011 corvette on december 31st, 2021. i drove it home and parked it in the garage. the next day i smelled gas but couldn’t find any leaks. yesterday i had the car on a lift and changed the transmission filter and fluid. while i was underneath it, i noticed liquid streaks on the left fuel tank and possibly on the right tank also. today i googled corvette c6 gas leaks and found all the information on the problems regarding plastic on fuel pumps cracking or seals failing. i am sure that my car is having the same problem. it sounds like gm sent owners letters (possibly in 2017) which stated they would extend the warranty for 20 years or 120,000 miles. many owners stated that their cars were over the time limit or miles when they received the letter. i feel gm should recall these cars since a fuel leak has to be the most dangerous item out there. i worry that my house could burn down or it starts on fire while i drive it."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-07-05

Complaint:
"the fuel component on this vehicle is the concern. the fuel vapor is very strong inside the car and especially outside around the driver's side. when parked in the garage, the fuel smell would seep into the house. i am afraid to park it inside the garage due to strong fuel vapor coming out of the vehicle. i am afraid that the strong fuel vapor might ignite due to other power sources inside the garage. this issue is well known in the corvette community, on corvette forum. i have scheduled to bring it into a chevy dealership on 6/8/21 for an inspection and repair. there is no drivability issue with vehicle. it starts and drives fine, just the fuel smell that is overwhelming. there is no sign on fuel leaks on the floor. there is no warning lamps, nothing that would indicate a fuel system issue. the car only has less than 19k miles as of this writing."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-07-06

Complaint:
"upon filling fuel tank and returning home and parking vehicle in garage, fuel smell and leak was confirmed on floor of garage. vehicle was taken to a automotive center to have inspected and automotive center stated " fuel leaking when filling with fuel." automotive center states "was able to inspect with an inspection camera and found that top of fuel tank is leaking at the fuel pump module seal to the tank. also can see the vapor valve is wet from fuel as well. recommend both pumps and evap valve." concerned for safety of vehicle when driving and parked."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-07-05

Complaint:
"i am a one-time owner of a 2011 corvette grand sport vehicle. i have noticed that following a filling of the gas tank to full, a significant and persistent gasoline smell appears in my garage. i eventually brought my vehicle in for service on february 3, 2021 in order to determine the cause. i was told that a gas leak was observed from the top of the tank. in addition, i was told that the expensive replacement of the gas tank could not be found. i am now very reluctant to drive the vehicle."
Components Involved: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-03-02

Recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet CORVETTE

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
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.

Component(s) Involved: STRUCTURE > BODY > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Date of incident: 2011-10-03

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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