2009 Chevrolet Corvette reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 178
- 24 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 80 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 1 reported crash · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,841
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-130
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2007-2011
-81
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
45%
Fuel/Propulsion System: 80 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 80
- ENGINE 24
- AIR BAGS 15
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Corvette units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA has 178 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (80 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Corvette units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (80), engine (24), air bags (15), exterior lighting (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.