2012 Chevrolet Corvette air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag light intermittently comes on and goes off whilst driving. Per GM, they will not say whether the airbag will or will NOT deploy while the light is on. There is a TSB for the issue, but it only last 10 years past the in-service date. When safety is affected, there should be no limit on time…”
filed Jun 18, 2022
“Get a intermittent red air bag light on the dash when driving. Not sure if air bag system is working properly. Would affect safety if the air bag malfunctions. Not inspected by anyone, car is for sale.”
filed Oct 4, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Corvette | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Corvette | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Corvette | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Corvette | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Corvette | 10 | 12% |
| 2011 Corvette | 10 | 12% |
| 2010 Corvette | 14 | 17% |
| 2009 Corvette | 15 | 10% |
| 2008 Corvette | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 Corvette | 26 | 8% |
| 2006 Corvette | 14 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.