2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Corvette listings run roughly $26,000–$48,600, typically around $35,657 (from 39 vehicles).

2009 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints152

Combined18 mpg

Typical price$35,657

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,288

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

Low

$26,000

Typical price

$35,657

High

$48,600

From 39 comparable 2009 Chevrolet Corvette listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,440

Depreciation (5 yrs)$17,300

Total$38,740

Per mile$0.52

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($35,657) with the same model 5 model-years older ($18,378), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.