2010 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Corvette years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
10/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× that of a typical Chevrolet Corvette year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 6 of its 84 complaints were filed by the end of 2012.
- Most reported problem: Gasoline smell and fuel leak at tank/pump (driver's side) (49 complaints, median 54,500 mi).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 84filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 35,202miles, 66 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 6.2L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe a strong gasoline smell around the car, usually traced to a leak or crack at the fuel pump or fuel tank on the driver's side; the odor is typically at its strongest when the tank is more than about half full and after the car is parked in a garage. A second recurring theme is an intermittent air bag warning light, often tied to the seat wiring connector. Mileage on these reports is wide — from a few thousand to well over 80,000 — so this is not a single early-life failure.
- Fuel system
Gasoline smell and fuel leak at tank/pump (driver's side)
- 49 complaints (58%)
- median 54,500 mi at 9.2 yrs old (34 state mileage)
- filed 2014–2026
Owners describe a strong raw fuel odor inside the cabin, around the driver's side rear wheel well, and filling an attached garage after the car is parked. Several say the smell appears or worsens when the tank is filled above roughly half, and some report a visible leak at the top of the fuel pump module or the left side of the tank. Complaints mention independent shops and dealers identifying a cracked fuel pump module, sending unit, or tank fitting; some repairs were done under a manufacturer special coverage, and owners report being quoted repairs in the thousands of dollars when that coverage did not apply. A few report a check engine light with an evaporative emissions leak code. Reported from as few as about 8,000 miles up to 105,000 miles, most commonly after refueling or when the tank is over half full, and often noticed when the car is parked in a garage.
What to check: Fill the tank at least half full and then check for a fuel smell in the cabin and around the driver's side rear wheel; look for wetness or staining on top of the tank and pump area. Ask whether the fuel pump module, sending unit, or tank has been replaced, and whether any manufacturer special coverage was applied.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Overwhelming fuel odors.. At first I assumed it might be a bad fuel cap. Replaces with oem fuel cap and smell if still very much present.. 1 thing to note.. Smell is present only when fuel tank is filled past half a tank. When I only put about 5-6 gallons from empty; there is no smell or odor.. Have tried it on several occasions and has proven positive on each fill up over 6 gallons..”
NHTSA complaint #10935300, filed 2016-12, 75,838 miles“Fuel vapors leaking from evap system causing check engine light to come on, code p0455. I took it to the dealership and the service rep informed me that the leak was from coming from gas tank. I was told to drive the car until check engine comes back on and then call the dealership so he could contact GM.”
NHTSA complaint #11170969, filed 2019-01, 39,100 miles - Air bags
Air bag warning light on intermittently
- 13 complaints (15%)
- median 25,616 mi at 4.8 yrs old (12 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2010–2025
Complaints describe the air bag warning light coming on and going off with no obvious pattern — sometimes while driving, sometimes after adjusting the driver's seat, sometimes after hard acceleration. Several owners say moving the seat or restarting the car clears the light temporarily, and they suspect the wiring connector under the seat. Dealers are reported to have replaced a front impact sensor in one case and reseated seat components in others, with the light returning; some owners were told nothing could be found. One complaint describes a driver's air bag deploying while the car was being shifted into reverse. Reported from about 14,000 to 70,000 miles, often tied to seat adjustment or driving and recurring over time.
What to check: With the ignition on, watch whether the air bag light stays lit and try moving the driver's seat through its full travel to see if the light changes. Ask whether the seat wiring harness connector or any air bag sensor has been inspected or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Air bag light comes on and off. Seems to me its could be something electrical, cause it doesn't stay on all the time. Seems like this should be a safety recall but I'm the 4th owner of this Corvette so dont know if there was a recall and it never got fixed. Thanks. It comes on and no set pattern for the air bag light to come on. Sometimes it doesn't come on for a week or two and sometimes it stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #11271218, filed 2019-10, 70,000 miles“From time to time the air bag light comes on and stays on. It will go off if I move the driver's seat back and forth a little. I have taken it to the dealer and they can find nothing wrong even after taking the driver's seat out and completely re-installing it. This continues to happen from time to time and my concern is that I have come to ignore the light and one of these days the light will be on for a reason and I will ignore it . …”
NHTSA complaint #10681078, filed 2015-02, 40,000 miles
Buying note. Give the fuel system the most attention: check for a fuel smell with the tank over half full and ask for records of any pump, sending unit, or tank replacement. Also confirm the air bag warning light behaves normally and that the shifter moves cleanly through every position.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 84 consumer complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. 66 of the complaints include a mileage, and 65% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,202 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1,260 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 13 Chevrolet Corvette model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 10 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system49 58%
- Air bags14 17%
- Electrical system5 5.9%
- Engine3 3.6%
- Equipment2 2.4%
- Exterior lighting2 2.4%
- Other or unknown2 2.4%
- Body and structure2 2.4%
Also reported: Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I have a very strong fuel smell coming from the drivers side near the rear wheel. I believe the problem to be a leak from the top of the fuel pump module, maybe it's cracked and spraying fuel on top of my tank. I am afraid the fuel will run down onto the exhaust pipe and catch fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10946877, filed 2017-01, 40,000 milesAir bags: “Possible takata air bag malfunction, driver side air bags deployed when I went to place transmission in reverse to back the car from driveway. I had not moved when air bags deployed causing shoulder and neck injuries to occur. The escaping gas from the air bag burnt the hair off of the left forearm.”
NHTSA complaint #11115754, filed 2018-08, 32,744 milesElectrical system: “The pedal/ throttle body circuit has issues has you are driving the car goes on limb mode, I almost got crashed into, I looked online and there is hundreds of complains including the trucks as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11209299, filed 2019-05, 20,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Transmission shift cable end disintegrated, causing shift cable end to detach from floor shifter, causing inability to place car in park, increasing vehicle to roll away and crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11360661, filed 2020-09, 20,620 milesMileage when problems were reported
65% of the 66 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 60,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2010 Chevrolet Corvette version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 26 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Corvette RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 25 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Corvette RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Corvette RWD | 7.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,260 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019693Jun 9, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Corvette
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 25 | 3 | — | 14 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 21 | 500 | 2 | — | 15 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 27 | 812 | 1 | — | 15 | 43 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 21 | 9,250 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 2021 | 13 | 12,500 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 34 | 1,100 | 4 | — | 19 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2019 | 148 | 7,953 | 1 | — | 17 | 99 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 51 | 10,000 | 1 | — | 18 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2017 | 257 | 14,000 | 4 | — | 19 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2016 | 104 | 14,500 | 2 | — | 20 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 65 | 12,000 | 5 | — | 20 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 63 | 7,700 | 5 | — | 21 | 73 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 82 | 18,250 | 0 | — | 18 | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 56 | 25,000 | 1 | — | 18 | 22 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 85 | 28,900 | 1 | — | 18 | 22 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 84 | 35,202 | 0 | — | 18 | 10 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 151 | 38,500 | 0 | — | 18 | 35 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 541 | 48,300 | 0 | — | 18 | 48 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 341 | 43,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 365 | 36,750 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 533 | 40,000 | 6 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 217 | 33,100 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 85 | 30,544 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 157 | 42,500 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 205 | 42,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 278 | 39,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 308 | 45,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 399 | 46,140 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 153 | 42,258 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 44 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | 94,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 29 | 92,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 22 | 77,452 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Falling |
| 1992 | 7 | 34,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 24 | 89,450 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Falling |
| 1990 | 34 | 57,999 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1989 | 15 | 76,700 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 16 | 57,000 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 21 | 99,000 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 15 | 83,200 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 16 | 92,000 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 14 | 94,000 | 5 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1981 | 6 | 84,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners of this model year most often describe a strong gasoline smell around the car, usually traced to a leak or crack at the fuel pump or fuel tank on the driver's side; the odor is typically at its strongest when the tank is more than about half full and after the car is parked in a garage. The issues reported most often: Gasoline smell and fuel leak at tank/pump (driver's side); Air bag warning light on intermittently.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette have?
NHTSA recorded 84 consumer complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 49 complaints (58% of the total), followed by air bags with 14.
Has the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (Corvette, 6.2L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette reported?
Among the 66 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,202 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 60,000 miles; 65% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.