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2012 Chevrolet

Corvette

Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years
2012 Chevrolet Corvette (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoLothar SpurzemCC BY-SA 2.0 deWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
638
Power to weight
0.198 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.42
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
SuperchargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
176 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
49 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,221 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
54
Theft rate
1.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM40%
  • AIR BAGS15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)7%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING4%
  • SEAT BELTS4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 67 total.

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.