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2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
| 7.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS". THE REAR HATCH HINGES MAY NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
71 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
EPA figures for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about: Fuel/propulsion System, Air Bags, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.