2009 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, 1% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 75 MPH the vehicle became uncontrollable and would not stay in the lane. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle home. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the upper control arm on the rear passenger side wheel detached from the chassis. The contact stated one of the upper bolts were missing from the upper control arm. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The upper control arm and bolts were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/24/11”
NHTSA complaint #10401001, filed 2011-05, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
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- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10199230May 5, 2021This informational bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
82 complaintsEngine
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 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.
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