The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2009
2009 Chevrolet Corvette. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 450 and 20,000 miles. Median 2,900, from 8 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 30% |
| Stability control | 30% |
| Visibility | 10% |
| Lights | 10% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1091
Chevy filed 1091 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation,…
- Buick/chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/saab/gmc/cadillac: tsb contains an owner notification letter
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 26 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 15 / 25 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 7.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
198 videos about the 2005–2013 Chevrolet Corvette, 51.2M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 2 | 178K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 160K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 2 | 128K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 95K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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