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US recalls (1)
Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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2011-10-03 · campaign 2011-357 · 218 vehicles
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. Specifically, the rear hatch hinges may not meet the load requirements of the Standard. Should the rear hatch separate from the vehicle during a crash, it could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear hatch hinges.
Owner complaints (85)
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (2 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 52 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 34).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 48 | |
| Power train | 11 | |
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Chevrolet Corvette version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Corvette 6.2 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Corvette 6.2 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Corvette 6.2 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Corvette 7.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.