2009 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 54%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,406miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, 54% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,406 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is my second complaint. When I fill my gas tank above 1/2 a tank I get a strong smell of gasoline in my garage and in my car. I filed a complaint with the ag and watson chevy had my car for 4 days and supposedly fixed the issue. It is now back. Every time I fuel up and I do not fill my car to full only just above half a tank and I still get this strong smell”
NHTSA complaint #11003266, filed 2017-07, 58,451 miles“Takata recall when the fuel tank is above 1/2 is smell like fuel in my garage there a recall I have it at the dealership service writer call gmc and told him that they only cover 30 %,it was do at the end of the year or 120,000mil I don't have none of those it below mil and time”
NHTSA complaint #11164658, filed 2019-01, 95,000 miles“A strong fuel odor is coming out from the drivers side rear. Whenever I fill up the odor is present. When I'm under 1/2 tank odor is gone. It's only when I have a full tank. Gm has issued a special coverage adjustment for 2007-2013 corvettes.the # is n150682. Gm said mine is currently not covered even though I have all the same symptoms. My car is a 2009 with only 37,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10898399, filed 2016-08, 37,000 miles“Strong gasoline smell whenever the tank is more than half full. So strong that I can smell gasoline in the house if the car has been parked in the attached garage overnight. I am concerned that the high concentration of gasoline vapor might b e a fire hazard to the house. I am also concerned that gasoline could touch the exhaust and catch fire while driving. No odor whatsoever when the tank is below half full.”
NHTSA complaint #11035436, filed 2017-10, 85,000 miles“Fuel pump stop working 5 years ago. And I never got it fix cost is high. Well when I went in to have it fix this year 2017. I was told there is good news. There is a recall on the fuel pumps, but then next day. I was told my vehicle has to many miles. I never was sent a letter or new about this. It is not right. I need new fuel pumps. Will you please take off the mile limit. And allow us or me to get my car fix”
NHTSA complaint #11002974, filed 2017-07, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10218873Aug 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 18% |
| 2024 | 6 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 | 8 | 12% |
| 2014 | 15 | 24% |
| 2013 | 48 | 59% |
| 2012 | 29 | 52% |
| 2011 | 49 | 58% |
| 2010 | 49 | 58% |
| 2009 | 82 | 54% |
| 2008 | 374 | 69% |
| 2007 | 117 | 34% |
| 2006 | 50 | 14% |
| 2005 | 24 | 5% |
| 2004 | 148 | 68% |
| 2003 | 11 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 32 | 16% |
| 2000 | 22 | 8% |
| 1999 | 14 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1981 | 4 | 67% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
24 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology