2009 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

24Engine complaints

15.9%Of all 151 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM80 · 53%

ENGINE24 · 15.9%

AIR BAGS15 · 9.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING9 · 6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 · 5.3%

Share of the 151 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.

What owners report

“I HAD A VALVE DROP AND THREW A ROD THRU MY ENGINE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I LOST ENGINE POWER, POWER…”NHTSA complaint 11329555 — filed 06/18/2020

“VALVE GUIDE MEASUREMENTS WERE OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AT 5K MILES”NHTSA complaint 11323888 — filed 05/08/2020

“MY ENGINE EXPERIENCED VALVE GUIDE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND SPILLED OIL ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE ENTIRE…”NHTSA complaint 11323493 — filed 05/06/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette: 24 of 151 complaints on file (15.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?

151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.