2012 Chevrolet Corvette fuel/propulsion system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“90 degree elbow on top of fuel hat on drivers side fuel tank cracked and had a bad fuel leak causing an immediate fire hazard in my garage with how combustible fuel is. There were no warning signs just walked into my garage one morning with a very strong smell of gasoline. The issue was dealt with…”
filed Jun 27, 2026
“Fuel leak(s) involving filler neck, fuel pump, fuel tank or associated parts in the fuel delivery system at rear of car. Gasoline smells is very strong, when the tank is filled (not overfilling the tank) gasoline puddles under the rear near the driver’s side rear tire. The fumes are so bad that the…”
filed Mar 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Corvette | 6 | 29% |
| 2023 Corvette | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Corvette | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Corvette | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Corvette | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Corvette | 14 | 14% |
| 2015 Corvette | 8 | 13% |
| 2014 Corvette | 11 | 18% |
| 2013 Corvette | 46 | 56% |
| 2011 Corvette | 48 | 56% |
| 2010 Corvette | 44 | 52% |
| 2009 Corvette | 80 | 53% |
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.