The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Corvette · 2011
2011 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 5,000 and 15,496 miles. Median 10,700, from 12 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 |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 42% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 25% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Stability control | 17% |
| Tires | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
11V491000 Oct 2011 Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge And Attachments
Defect. 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. 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.
Manufacturer communications 1303
Chevy filed 1303 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- The transmission is slipping or has no forward/reverse movement
- Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation,…
- Due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
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 / 25 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 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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