Most common 2010 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Share of the 84 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
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What 2010 Chevrolet Corvette owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 49 →
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was inspected, and the mechanic found a fuel leak on the left side of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with GMC Special Coverage Adjustment Number: N150682 (15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the Special Coverage. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel vapors were coming from the fuel pump sending unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer spoke with the manufacturer about the failure however, the manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Air bags
The contact's daughter owned a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed on a rainy night, there was another unoccupied vehicle stopped side ways in the middle of the highway with no hazards lights activated. The contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to fully deploy as needed. The contact was occupying the rear passenger's side seat and was wearing a seat belt; however, the contact was propelled between the front driver's side and front passenger's side seats, causing the contact's left shoulder to hit the driver's side seat. The contact sustained a right shoulder dislocation, headache, neckache and soreness all over the body. …
Last week the red air bag light located on the instrument panel on my 2010 Corvette came on indicating there is a problem with the operations of my air bag, an important safety item required on vehicles by federal law. Doing some web research, I found a service bulletin #15643 dated for vehicles repaired on or after 4/21/16. While the 10-page notice provides all the details, in short, a connector was defective. Taking my vehicle to my local Chevrolet dealer today, I was informed that my vehicles problem was due to a connector that was unplugged, probably due to seat movement. So, my exact same problem that g.m. Is covering on the driver's side it is not covering the exact problem on the passenger seat? I am certain the connector on the passenger side of the vehicle was designed by the same engineer that designed the one on the driver's side. …
Electrical system
I became trapped inside this late model Corvette. I opened, entered, sat in and simply closed the unlocked drivers door of this car located in the for sale section of the carmax store in waukesha wi. The doors locked approximately 1 minute after entry. All attempts to unlock via the unlocking door switch and interior door lock stem at interior door sill failed to unlock and grant exit. A female store visitor flagged a female sales associate 5 minutes later to unlock the vehicle and open the door. Oxygen levels decreased rapidly in its windows up/doors closed configuration. I was in a near panic state. I was fortunate temperatures were in the 60's and cloud cover was high. I feared for my safety and believe fatal consequence can easily result from this engineering defect.
1) check airbag warning light turns on intermittently when adjusting drivers seat. Faulty wiring in seat wiring harness. 2) check airbag warning light turns on when driving on highway or when parked. Moving seat back, forward, up/down will clear the check airbag warning light, but warning returns. 3) recurring issue on multiple days.
2010 Chevrolet Corvette engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 26 / 19 |
| 7.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 25 / 18 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?
Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Corvette rates better than average: 51% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corvette at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?
The fuel & propulsion system — 49 complaints, 58% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (14) and electrical system (5).
How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Corvette?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005 and 2008. See the full Chevrolet Corvette years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Corvette problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 37,000 miles; 64% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.