Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 01659 | 01/01/2004 | 01659A | 10007164 | Intermittent or inoperative fuel gauge.*mr *mj | 06/03/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01624 | 01/01/2004 | 01624A | 10007238 | Gen iii engines with maf (mass airflow) sensor code p0101. *tt | 06/04/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB-10150 | 08/01/2010 | 10034684 | Cadillac/chevrolet: a fuel tank leak at quick connectors that are used to link the left and right fuel tanks. if leak becomes large enough, a small amount of fuel may be observed ripping on the ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 01/05/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 4159 | 4159A | 10020421 | Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr. *kb | 09/28/2006 | |
| 050604041 | 06/01/2005 | 10017536 | Erratic fuel gauge readings, fuel gauge reads empty when there is fuel in tank, diagnostic trouble code p0463 set, service fuel system message displayed. *tt | 11/09/2005 | |
| 701 | 01/01/2005 | 10015762 | Fuel filter replacement. gm tech link. *tt | 08/11/2005 | |
| 3474 | 10014918 | Erratic fuel gauge - service vme. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| 00110A | 01/01/2004 | 10005405 | Fuel gauge/pump diagnostic tests. sit bulletin 1411305. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| 091803 | 09/18/2003 | 10005040 | New fuel system that consists of new tanks and new fuel line assemblies. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/26/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| 3551 | 10017276 | Service vme - fuel gauge erratic or defaults to empty. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| 093003 | 09/30/2003 | 10004997 | Intermittent or inoperative fuel gauge. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB-10150 | 08/01/2010 | 10034684 | Cadillac/chevrolet: a fuel tank leak at quick connectors that are used to link the left and right fuel tanks. if leak becomes large enough, a small amount of fuel may be observed ripping on the ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 01/05/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | 09/10/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | ||
| In its june 30, 2010 response to odi's information request letter, general motors (gm) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.the root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.gm also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004.gm does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims.on august 13, 2010, gm issued a special coverage adjustment to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr vehicles.vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment.(see file for, service bulletin 10150: special coverage adjustment-fuel tank quick connector leak).the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 30 reports from consumers alleging either liquid fuel or fuel vapor leaking from a fuel tank.the subject vehicle is equipped with two fuel tanks.in 12 of the reports, a fuel tank was either replaced or identified as the source of the leak. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | 09/10/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | ||
| In its june 30, 2010 response to odi's information request letter, general motors (gm) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.the root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.gm also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004.gm does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims.on august 13, 2010, gm issued a special coverage adjustment to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr vehicles.vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment.(see file for, service bulletin 10150: special coverage adjustment-fuel tank quick connector leak).the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 30 reports from consumers alleging either liquid fuel or fuel vapor leaking from a fuel tank.the subject vehicle is equipped with two fuel tanks.in 12 of the reports, a fuel tank was either replaced or identified as the source of the leak. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | 09/10/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | ||
| In its june 30, 2010 response to odi's information request letter, general motors (gm) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.the root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.gm also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004.gm does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims.on august 13, 2010, gm issued a special coverage adjustment to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr vehicles.vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment.(see file for, service bulletin 10150: special coverage adjustment-fuel tank quick connector leak).the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 30 reports from consumers alleging either liquid fuel or fuel vapor leaking from a fuel tank.the subject vehicle is equipped with two fuel tanks.in 12 of the reports, a fuel tank was either replaced or identified as the source of the leak. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | 09/10/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | ||
| In its june 30, 2010 response to odi's information request letter, general motors (gm) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.the root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.gm also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004.gm does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims.on august 13, 2010, gm issued a special coverage adjustment to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr vehicles.vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment.(see file for, service bulletin 10150: special coverage adjustment-fuel tank quick connector leak).the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 30 reports from consumers alleging either liquid fuel or fuel vapor leaking from a fuel tank.the subject vehicle is equipped with two fuel tanks.in 12 of the reports, a fuel tank was either replaced or identified as the source of the leak. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | 09/10/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | ||
| In its june 30, 2010 response to odi's information request letter, general motors (gm) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.the root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.gm also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004.gm does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims.on august 13, 2010, gm issued a special coverage adjustment to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr vehicles.vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment.(see file for, service bulletin 10150: special coverage adjustment-fuel tank quick connector leak).the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE10015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2010 | Fuel Tank Leak | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 30 reports from consumers alleging either liquid fuel or fuel vapor leaking from a fuel tank.the subject vehicle is equipped with two fuel tanks.in 12 of the reports, a fuel tank was either replaced or identified as the source of the leak. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 25500 | ||
| I am experiencing strong odors of gasoline, faint at first, but now very evident around the vehicle and in the driver's compartment. i am quite concerned to place the car in the garage, or even drive it. checking on line, i found a department investigation, but nothing on a recall. the complaint was prevalently posted on forums with the most common source as the gas tank and/or crossover pipe. dealers seem to be using the opportunity of fear of a fire for overcharging (~$2500) for a repair that should be a recall. would you please advise with my options. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 34000 | ||
| Strong gas fume's when tank is half full | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Drivers side gas tank has a leak nita's has open investigation on this complaint | |||
| 09/12/2011 | |||
| Vehicle cut off while driving @ approximately 25 mph. dash indicator read check gauges. i was able to pull to the side of the road and found that the fuel pump fuse had failed. tried another fuse, but it blew immediately. vehicle was towed to local chevrolet dealer who has diagnosed problem as both fuel pumps have shorts causing the fuel pump fuse to blow. this is a very dangerous situation and needs to be investigated. it should be noted that after a day of sitting at the dealership, the fuel pump fuse was replaced and the vehicle then started enabling the dealer to diagnose the problem. chevrolet zone rep was contacted, but refused to help. there is obviously an issue with the fuel pumps as the replacement fuel pumps from chevrolet have been redesigned. it should be noted that vehicle has only 18,316 miles. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 182000 | ||
| I have recently been told by representatives of young chevy dealership in dallas, texas that i have a gasoline fuel leak at the connector of the two gas tanks. in my opinion this is a life-safety issue that must be addressed by general motors (gm) immediately. i love my 2004 corvette and plan on continuing to drive it daily until it is properly fixed at no cost to me, or i die driving it because it was an unsafe condition caused by gm and not addressed within a total recall of the defective assembly. i will gladly join a class-action lawsuit for this un-safe condition created by gm. | |||
| 07/04/2011 | 35400 | ||
| I own a 2004 chevrolet corvette. while the vehicle was parked in the garage i smelled a strong fuel odor. i checked and he replaced the gasoline cap, and noticed a gas puddle on the ground washed the vehicle but could still smell fuel. the vehicle was taken to a chevrolet mechanic who diagnosed the failure and confirmed that the fuel tank pipe connectors were defective. the fuel tank connectors could not be replaced; therefore, the fuel tank had to be replaced. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure mileage was 35,400 and the current mileage was 35,400. the chevrolet dealer diagnosed the following issues: needs left side fuel tank and sending unit $3,887.50, rear brakes pads and rotors $517.50, front brakes pads and rotors $482.50, brake flush $165.00, induction and injector services $350.00. service rear posi diff. $165.00. currently i am a cancer patient and due to medical cost i am unable to afford the repairs. this vehicle is the only mode of transportation that i have.any assistance that you could afford me would be greatly appreciated shouldn't the issues be a recall/safety issue. thanks in advance..r. thomas | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle after fillup and when parked in garage that started around 05/15/2010. i replaced the gas cap and that did not help. i had mechanic look at it and said it seems to be a cracked fuel tank or crossover pipe leak . drive-train must be drop to verify and cost to repair upwards around $2k-$3k . after a internet search this is a know common problem for this year corvette. this should be a manufacturer recall! | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 48555 | ||
| Smell of gas noticeable when car just sitting in garage. service engine light also came on. vehicle brought in for service and found to have right fuel tank leak. (of importance was the fact we had the left gas tank replaced about a year before this event at which time i thought it was just a freak occurrence until it happened again) | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| Strong gas smell behind driver's seat. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 22373 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevrolet corvette that is leaking gas. mechanic said it is the fuel tank crossover. after much researching, i have found that this is a big problem for this year. cost will be over $2,000 to repair. this should be a recall! some of these corvettes have caught fire. | |||
| 12/21/2010 | |||
| 2004 corvette owner. when i park my car in the garage there is a strong fuel smell. i took the car to the manufacturer and they told me that they have had multitudes of issues with owners who have 2004 corvettes on the fuel system, especially pertaining to the gas tank. the crossover leaks. | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 34000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet corvette. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed a puddle of gasoline on the drivers side besides the rear tire. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnoses or repair. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000. ds | |||
| 10/15/2010 | |||
| 2004 corvette z06 leaks fuel under the vehicle and very likely into the passenger compartment judging by the smell. car has 18,xxx miles on it, completely stock and never abused. when filling the fuel ends up pooled under rear driver tire area. smell inside is very strong of raw gasoline. smell remains for days if parked, and small puddle found under the left fuel tank. this vehicle is in almost brand new condition. | |||
| 09/23/2009 | 23816 | ||
| Had to have the gas tank replaced on my 2004 chevrolet corvette convertible at a cost of $2600 in september of 2009. have since learned that nhtsa is investigating this. please add this to the list. | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Problem 1: gasolene smell with leak and ultimate failure of valve to transfer fuel from one tank to another. occurred continually with fuel tank registering full to 3/4 tank then dropping to empty and vehicle appeared to be out of gas (would not run until fuel added to tank). solution: took vehicle to chevrolet dealership for repairs. repair invoice states: replaced l/s gas tank and pump and sender and replaced r/s fuel pump and sender. check fuel guage and tanks found l/s fuel tank leaking at top of tank. weld also found fuel level sensors open circuit and fuel system not transferring fuel from tank to tank. retest after repairs. ok problem 2: a/c display lights do not illuminate and controls are difficult to see at night. solution: took to chevrolet dealereship for repairs. repair invoice states: contoller has internal failure, replaced controller. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 41000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet corvette: this problem became evident after a strong gasoline odor and gasoline vapors began to be noticeable in the passenger cabin. now gas has been detected leaking from under driver side seat. after researching the issue on the internet it is clear this is wide spread problem with the possibility of fire and or enviromental damage. the car was purchased used one year ago. nothing has been done yet to correct the problem due to lack of funds to have the dealer address the issue. most information i have seen place the repair at around $2,000.00 | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Problem 1: gasolene smell with leak and ultimate failure of valve to transfer fuel from one tank to another. occurred continually with fuel tank registering full to 3/4 tank then dropping to empty and vehicle appeared to be out of gas (would not run until fuel added to tank). solution: took vehicle to chevrolet dealership for repairs. repair invoice states: replaced l/s gas tank and pump and sender and replaced r/s fuel pump and sender. check fuel guage and tanks found l/s fuel tank leaking at top of tank. weld also found fuel level sensors open circuit and fuel system not transferring fuel from tank to tank. retest after repairs. ok problem 2: a/c display lights do not illuminate and controls are difficult to see at night. solution: took to chevrolet dealereship for repairs. repair invoice states: contoller has internal failure, replaced controller. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 41000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet corvette: this problem became evident after a strong gasoline odor and gasoline vapors began to be noticeable in the passenger cabin. now gas has been detected leaking from under driver side seat. after researching the issue on the internet it is clear this is wide spread problem with the possibility of fire and or enviromental damage. the car was purchased used one year ago. nothing has been done yet to correct the problem due to lack of funds to have the dealer address the issue. most information i have seen place the repair at around $2,000.00 | |||
| 07/16/2010 | 5000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet corvette began leaking fuel after 5k miles. dealer said it was a faulty fuel tank and crossover tube between the two parts of the tank. $1400 to replace fuel tank. the car could have burned to the ground, there was fuel running everywhere at the gas station! | |||
| 08/05/2010 | 35400 | ||
| The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. while the vehicle was parked in the garage the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. he replaced the gas cap washed the vehicle but could still smell fuel. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located the failure at the fuel tank pipe connectors. the fuel tank connectors could not be replaced therefore the fuel tank has to be replaced. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure mileage was 35,400 and the current mileage was 36,100. li | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 41000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet corvette: this problem became evident after a strong gasoline odor and gasoline vapors began to be noticeable in the passenger cabin. now gas has been detected leaking from under driver side seat. after researching the issue on the internet it is clear this is wide spread problem with the possibility of fire and or enviromental damage. the car was purchased used one year ago. nothing has been done yet to correct the problem due to lack of funds to have the dealer address the issue. most information i have seen place the repair at around $2,000.00 | |||
| 07/16/2010 | 5000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet corvette began leaking fuel after 5k miles. dealer said it was a faulty fuel tank and crossover tube between the two parts of the tank. $1400 to replace fuel tank. the car could have burned to the ground, there was fuel running everywhere at the gas station! | |||
| 08/05/2010 | 35400 | ||
| The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. while the vehicle was parked in the garage the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. he replaced the gas cap washed the vehicle but could still smell fuel. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located the failure at the fuel tank pipe connectors. the fuel tank connectors could not be replaced therefore the fuel tank has to be replaced. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure mileage was 35,400 and the current mileage was 36,100. li | |||
| 07/16/2010 | 5000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet corvette began leaking fuel after 5k miles. dealer said it was a faulty fuel tank and crossover tube between the two parts of the tank. $1400 to replace fuel tank. the car could have burned to the ground, there was fuel running everywhere at the gas station! | |||
| 08/05/2010 | 35400 | ||
| The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. while the vehicle was parked in the garage the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. he replaced the gas cap washed the vehicle but could still smell fuel. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located the failure at the fuel tank pipe connectors. the fuel tank connectors could not be replaced therefore the fuel tank has to be replaced. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure mileage was 35,400 and the current mileage was 36,100. li | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 76100 | ||
| 04 corvette zo6 leaking fuel when i filled it .i have been smelling fuel for a while now and i guess this why .it seems when i was almost done filling it up it started dripping fuel on the ground in front of the l/r tire.took it to dealer no results yet | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 58000 | ||
| Left side gas tank crossover tube leaking, 2004 corvette z06. confirmed with a repair by an authorized gm repair facility. payed out of pocket. fuel tank could only be filled up 1/2 full or a heavy fuel smell and/or leaking would occur. | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 76100 | ||
| 04 corvette zo6 leaking fuel when i filled it .i have been smelling fuel for a while now and i guess this why .it seems when i was almost done filling it up it started dripping fuel on the ground in front of the l/r tire.took it to dealer no results yet | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 58000 | ||
| Left side gas tank crossover tube leaking, 2004 corvette z06. confirmed with a repair by an authorized gm repair facility. payed out of pocket. fuel tank could only be filled up 1/2 full or a heavy fuel smell and/or leaking would occur. | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 76100 | ||
| 04 corvette zo6 leaking fuel when i filled it .i have been smelling fuel for a while now and i guess this why .it seems when i was almost done filling it up it started dripping fuel on the ground in front of the l/r tire.took it to dealer no results yet | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 58000 | ||
| Left side gas tank crossover tube leaking, 2004 corvette z06. confirmed with a repair by an authorized gm repair facility. payed out of pocket. fuel tank could only be filled up 1/2 full or a heavy fuel smell and/or leaking would occur. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 29000 | ||
| My 2004 corvette has a problem with fuel leakage when i fill it i get a heavy oder of gasoline im afraid it may burn my house down if i leave it in the garge now | |||
| 07/11/2010 | 21582 | ||
| 1. traveling in high speed lane of freeway vehicle suddenly stopped running without any forwarning. 2. first and only time this occurred 3. dealer replaced the in tank fuel pump | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 42300 | ||
| Constant fuel smell and fuel leaking drastically from rear of car in two puddles when tank is full, or after somewhat sharp turns are made. | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 63000 | ||
| Own a 2004 corvette z06 with 66,000 miles. at about 63,000 started to smell gas fumes. bought a new gas cap but still smelled fumes. took it to a ceritfied corvette mechanic and found the leak to be the left fuel tank at the crossover pipe. he replaced both fuel tanks and cross over for around $1900. my brother also owned a 2004 corvette with about the same milage and had the same problem. he took his to a dealer and they replaced both fuel tanks and crossover for around $2700. | |||
| 07/11/2010 | 21582 | ||
| 1. traveling in high speed lane of freeway vehicle suddenly stopped running without any forwarning. 2. first and only time this occurred 3. dealer replaced the in tank fuel pump | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 42300 | ||
| Constant fuel smell and fuel leaking drastically from rear of car in two puddles when tank is full, or after somewhat sharp turns are made. | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 63000 | ||
| Own a 2004 corvette z06 with 66,000 miles. at about 63,000 started to smell gas fumes. bought a new gas cap but still smelled fumes. took it to a ceritfied corvette mechanic and found the leak to be the left fuel tank at the crossover pipe. he replaced both fuel tanks and cross over for around $1900. my brother also owned a 2004 corvette with about the same milage and had the same problem. he took his to a dealer and they replaced both fuel tanks and crossover for around $2700. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 9450 | ||
| On thursday, aug. 12, 2010, i stopped by at a gas station to fill up my gas tank on my 2004 chevrolet corvette coupe. after traveling approximately 4 miles from the gas station, i noticed a gas leak underneath coming from the left driver's side near the gas tank area. after discovering the problem, i immediately drove the car to a chevrolet service dealership. after having a certified gm mechanic looking at the problem, they discovered is was a defective tank connector (crossover pipe) that cracks under stress. what needed to be replaced was the o-ring seals and connector pipe ($250). the labor charge for replacing these parts on a 2004 corvette was $845. it is also my understanding that in 2003 to 2004, gm had these crossover pipes changed from a rubber to a steel material because of gas and highway emissions. i would like to make statement to every owner of 2004 corvette, that there is in fact a defective crossover pipe that will leak gasoline and will eventually cause a fire hazard if it is not replaced. | |||
| 08/14/2004 | |||
| I own a 2004 corvette and am very concerned about the many reports of a mfg. defect in the fuel tank crossover quick connect, causing a fuel leak and potential fire, loss of life. the crossover quick connect is an injection molded component molded at viking plastics using a material provided by polyone corp. during the compounding process at polyone corp. on september 30, 2003, polyone corp. mis-processed a 3,000 pound batch of the crossover quick connect material which significantly degraded the molecular weight of the glass filled olefin material and ultimately the fracture toughness of the quick connect. polyone also knowingly reported incorrect pellet size on the material certs. ti suspects that components that should have been scrapped, were re-introduced into production on at least two other occasions. this is from a gm letter from terry m. stone to dave reek on 10/08//2004 subject: feul leaks-root cause. also in another letter to scott yon pe 10-015 n100150 response dated june 30, 2010 on page 13: fuel tanks with suspect quick connectors using material compounded on september 30, 2003 and january 7, 2004 were installed in vehicles produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004. gm does not believe that the alleged defect represents an unreasonable risk to vehicle safety. i strongly disagree with gm's statement. any fuel leak caused by a mfg. defect poses a major risk to vehicle safety due to the potential of fire from leaking gas. once again, there have been many reports of this defect and i am very concerned that my car could have a defective gas tank which should be replaced by gm if a leak occours. i encourage the nhtsa to issue an immediate recall of these defective tanks on 2003/2004 corvettes/cadillac xlr vehicles before there is a fire or loss of life. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 42300 | ||
| Constant fuel smell and fuel leaking drastically from rear of car in two puddles when tank is full, or after somewhat sharp turns are made. | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 63000 | ||
| Own a 2004 corvette z06 with 66,000 miles. at about 63,000 started to smell gas fumes. bought a new gas cap but still smelled fumes. took it to a ceritfied corvette mechanic and found the leak to be the left fuel tank at the crossover pipe. he replaced both fuel tanks and cross over for around $1900. my brother also owned a 2004 corvette with about the same milage and had the same problem. he took his to a dealer and they replaced both fuel tanks and crossover for around $2700. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 9450 | ||
| On thursday, aug. 12, 2010, i stopped by at a gas station to fill up my gas tank on my 2004 chevrolet corvette coupe. after traveling approximately 4 miles from the gas station, i noticed a gas leak underneath coming from the left driver's side near the gas tank area. after discovering the problem, i immediately drove the car to a chevrolet service dealership. after having a certified gm mechanic looking at the problem, they discovered is was a defective tank connector (crossover pipe) that cracks under stress. what needed to be replaced was the o-ring seals and connector pipe ($250). the labor charge for replacing these parts on a 2004 corvette was $845. it is also my understanding that in 2003 to 2004, gm had these crossover pipes changed from a rubber to a steel material because of gas and highway emissions. i would like to make statement to every owner of 2004 corvette, that there is in fact a defective crossover pipe that will leak gasoline and will eventually cause a fire hazard if it is not replaced. | |||
| 08/14/2004 | |||
| I own a 2004 corvette and am very concerned about the many reports of a mfg. defect in the fuel tank crossover quick connect, causing a fuel leak and potential fire, loss of life. the crossover quick connect is an injection molded component molded at viking plastics using a material provided by polyone corp. during the compounding process at polyone corp. on september 30, 2003, polyone corp. mis-processed a 3,000 pound batch of the crossover quick connect material which significantly degraded the molecular weight of the glass filled olefin material and ultimately the fracture toughness of the quick connect. polyone also knowingly reported incorrect pellet size on the material certs. ti suspects that components that should have been scrapped, were re-introduced into production on at least two other occasions. this is from a gm letter from terry m. stone to dave reek on 10/08//2004 subject: feul leaks-root cause. also in another letter to scott yon pe 10-015 n100150 response dated june 30, 2010 on page 13: fuel tanks with suspect quick connectors using material compounded on september 30, 2003 and january 7, 2004 were installed in vehicles produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004. gm does not believe that the alleged defect represents an unreasonable risk to vehicle safety. i strongly disagree with gm's statement. any fuel leak caused by a mfg. defect poses a major risk to vehicle safety due to the potential of fire from leaking gas. once again, there have been many reports of this defect and i am very concerned that my car could have a defective gas tank which should be replaced by gm if a leak occours. i encourage the nhtsa to issue an immediate recall of these defective tanks on 2003/2004 corvettes/cadillac xlr vehicles before there is a fire or loss of life. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 42300 | ||
| Constant fuel smell and fuel leaking drastically from rear of car in two puddles when tank is full, or after somewhat sharp turns are made. | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 63000 | ||
| Own a 2004 corvette z06 with 66,000 miles. at about 63,000 started to smell gas fumes. bought a new gas cap but still smelled fumes. took it to a ceritfied corvette mechanic and found the leak to be the left fuel tank at the crossover pipe. he replaced both fuel tanks and cross over for around $1900. my brother also owned a 2004 corvette with about the same milage and had the same problem. he took his to a dealer and they replaced both fuel tanks and crossover for around $2700. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 9450 | ||
| On thursday, aug. 12, 2010, i stopped by at a gas station to fill up my gas tank on my 2004 chevrolet corvette coupe. after traveling approximately 4 miles from the gas station, i noticed a gas leak underneath coming from the left driver's side near the gas tank area. after discovering the problem, i immediately drove the car to a chevrolet service dealership. after having a certified gm mechanic looking at the problem, they discovered is was a defective tank connector (crossover pipe) that cracks under stress. what needed to be replaced was the o-ring seals and connector pipe ($250). the labor charge for replacing these parts on a 2004 corvette was $845. it is also my understanding that in 2003 to 2004, gm had these crossover pipes changed from a rubber to a steel material because of gas and highway emissions. i would like to make statement to every owner of 2004 corvette, that there is in fact a defective crossover pipe that will leak gasoline and will eventually cause a fire hazard if it is not replaced. | |||
| 08/14/2004 | |||
| I own a 2004 corvette and am very concerned about the many reports of a mfg. defect in the fuel tank crossover quick connect, causing a fuel leak and potential fire, loss of life. the crossover quick connect is an injection molded component molded at viking plastics using a material provided by polyone corp. during the compounding process at polyone corp. on september 30, 2003, polyone corp. mis-processed a 3,000 pound batch of the crossover quick connect material which significantly degraded the molecular weight of the glass filled olefin material and ultimately the fracture toughness of the quick connect. polyone also knowingly reported incorrect pellet size on the material certs. ti suspects that components that should have been scrapped, were re-introduced into production on at least two other occasions. this is from a gm letter from terry m. stone to dave reek on 10/08//2004 subject: feul leaks-root cause. also in another letter to scott yon pe 10-015 n100150 response dated june 30, 2010 on page 13: fuel tanks with suspect quick connectors using material compounded on september 30, 2003 and january 7, 2004 were installed in vehicles produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004. gm does not believe that the alleged defect represents an unreasonable risk to vehicle safety. i strongly disagree with gm's statement. any fuel leak caused by a mfg. defect poses a major risk to vehicle safety due to the potential of fire from leaking gas. once again, there have been many reports of this defect and i am very concerned that my car could have a defective gas tank which should be replaced by gm if a leak occours. i encourage the nhtsa to issue an immediate recall of these defective tanks on 2003/2004 corvettes/cadillac xlr vehicles before there is a fire or loss of life. | |||
| 05/12/2010 | 11900 | ||
| Each time i filled the gas tank there is a gas odor. the passenger side tank on my 2004 corvette showed signs that gas had been leaking from the top. after driving a while the odor and leak stopped. replacing the tank was the only way of correctiing the problem and avoiding a fire. | |||
| 06/16/2010 | |||
| I own a 2004 chevrolet corvette convertible and it has a strong fuel smell when i drive it - the smell eminates inside the vehicle. | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 20000 | ||
| Noticed puddle of fuel under car aft of driver door. took to dealer who replaced crossover pipe which they said was cracked. under original warranty. | |||
| 06/03/2010 | 33000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. while the vehicle was parked in the garage the contacted noticed a gas odor. the dealer diagnosed located the failure at the left gas tank, but could not locate the exact area of leakage. the manufacturer took a report 71-840281818 and advised that a district specialist will contact him back to to advice if they are going assist or reimburse the repair. the failure and the current mileage was 33,000. li | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Strong smell of fuel and occasional dripping of gas. i am on vacation in illinois from arizona and am now facing a $1500 bill just to get back home. i see gm doesnt care so maybe ford would like a vette | |||
| 05/01/2010 | |||
| The gas tank is leaking on my 2004 corvette. | |||
| 06/07/2010 | 23000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. the fuel tank is leaking causing a small fire on the ground where the vehicle was but there was no damage to the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated there is a small crack in the fuel tank and it needs to be replaced at a cost of $2000. the chevrolet manufacturer was call informing him to take the vehicle to the dealer for them to take a look at the problem. there is no recalls or warranty on this failure. the failure mileage was 23,000...mw updated 06/21/10 *bf | |||
| 05/30/2010 | 5200 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) own a 2004 corvette that has been leaking fuel and vapors. took it in for service and was told that i need a new fuel tank. we only have approx. 5200 miles. currently being worked on at schumacher chevrolet 8 main st, little falls, nj 07424 973-256-1065. we told them we were going to write to you and to keep all the parts for investigation. please look into to this for us. [xxx] *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 36000 | ||
| Strong smell of gas whenever i fill up. unable to locate any leaks right now. strong gas odor will last until i drive for 50 miles or more. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 28754 | 1 | |
| Smell of fuel inside the house after parking my corvette in the attached garage about 3 hours after returning home. upon investigating the source of the odor, discovered pool of gas dripping underneath car on the drivers side. concerned gas could ignite from hot exhaust, spark, or discarded cigarette from some other motorist. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2010 | 24000 | ||
| I just noticed the posting about the fuel leaks in 2004 corvettes. i have been noticing a strong fuel smell in my garage after driving my corvette. the smell subsides after a day or two, and no evidence of leaks can be seen under the car. perhaps there should be a recall to have these checked out. | |||
| 05/22/2010 | 18200 | ||
| Fuel leak by left side fuel tank all the time[ steady drip] i have done nothing to repair problem at this time vehicle is unsafe to drive | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 25850 | ||
| Purchases 2004 corvette. when i filled up gas tank, fuel odor was evident. the gas smell filled my garage and went into the house. i took to chevrolet dealer, who said that a smoke test showed a fuel leak near where the tank is located. a more detailed diagnosis would cost about $1000, and any work would be added to that. | |||
| 03/12/2010 | 13500 | ||
| Leaking fuel tank or fuel connector. upon filling gas tank, gasoline leaked from fill connector or fuel tank, causing large spill on the ground, very fumy. | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 27630 | 1 | |
| Our 2004 corvette with 27,630 miles suddenly began leaking gas fumes so severely in our garage that we were concerned we could have an explosion. we also could not sleep in our bedroom at the opposite end of our house due to the gas fumes. we had not hit anything or had anything unusual happen to our vehicle and we had a gm dealer in chandler, az determine there was no damage to the undercarriage of the car. the dealer determined that the driver's side gas tank had cracked near the top of the tank. we contacted gm customer support and after we waited a week, with the car at the dealer's lot, gm determined they would do nothing! they refused to either recall the corvette, admit there is a defect in their gas tanks or assist financially in replacing the gas tank. we then had the gm dealer replace the tank at a cost of $1,991. this price is after the dealer reduced the cost by giving us a 10% goodwill price reduction. due to the serious safety defect in gm's gas tank and crossover system, we believe gm should immediately recall the 2004 corvettes as various other owners have reported that their driver side gas tank has cracked and leaked fuel and gas fumes. this is a safety recall and definite epa issue. the vehicle and our garage certainly could have exploded and the vehicle was undriveable while leaking fumes. it certainly could not have passed an emissions test. is gm waiting for an explosion before they act? *tr | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 77100 | ||
| I have a 2004 corvette coupe and i am having a gas smell or leak from my crossover connector on my gas tank. after reading many articles from other corvette owners i know that this is a serious problem and should be a recalled item. this is a safety hazard as the gas tank and leak comes right over my dual exhaust and could cause a fire. | |||
| 09/09/2009 | 17940 | ||
| Check engine light on - strong fuel odor interior and exterior - gas leaking under driver side on garage floor after fillup. mileage 17,940. certified corvette dealer mechanic remarked that seals were deemed flawed. gm needs to issue safety and environmental recall and reimburse. had to have fuel tank replaced - cost totaled $2,500.59! please investigate this dangerous safety issue and force gm to recall and reimburse. | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 12000 | 1 | |
| My 2004 corvette z06 leaked gasoline from the hose that interconnects both fuel tanks. the tanks and connector were replaced by extended warranty but they were replaced with one of similar identical design. after doing some research it seems like this was not a one case even m any 2004 owners report the same issue. considering the risk of the problem a more appropriate redesign should be performed. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 50500 | 1 | |
| Strong smell of fuel inside the car and outside the car in the vicinity of the gas tanks. *tr | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 21000 | 1 | |
| Strong gasoline smell from drivers side passenger compartment upon gas fill. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 8300 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet corvette coupe leaking driver's side fuel tank. started leaking about july 2009 after driving approximately 8300 original miles by original owner. leak became worse over time and resulting in strong gasoline smell. had dealer inspect the car, he determine that the fuel tank leaks at the crossover connection of the left tank. i was concerned about the fire hazard having the car in the garage where a gas fired waterheater is located. i had the car repaired by the chevy dealer on january 12, 2010, at a cost of $2083.-. the repair consisted of replacing the left fuel tank. i also noticed the car's mileage dropped from about 16mpg to less than 12mpg in city driving. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 8400 | 1 | |
| In 2007 i was filling my car up with fuel. when i got home i noticed a leak on my garage floor. this happened only when i filled over half a tank. after finding a knowledgeable mechanic to handle this job, they removed the transaxle to expose the fuel tanks, we realized that it was a leak in the cracked connector of the left hand tank, where it joins with the crossover pipe. i had to order a new lh tank and a crossover pipe from the us and after huge expense and months without my car, we finally fixed the problem. now it seems this is a common problem arising in the 04 corvettes and needs to be addressed before a fuel fire fatality happens. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Fuel leak in crossover pipe was discovered after strong fumes in car and gas leaking under car. this has happened on my car plus one other of the same model year and purchased at the same time.. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 31244 | 1 | |
| Left side fuel tank leaking and dripping fuel on garage floor. fuel appeared to be leaking from the top of the tank. immediately took to chevy dealer service dept. and they later informed me the gas tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. total costs $1768.00. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 1 | ||
| In late 2003 and the 2004 chevy corvette models went from a rubber crossover tube to a metal one. something in the new system causes the fuel tank to crack near the connector or the seals to fail. this allows fuel and heavy vapors to leak and the vapors go right into the cabin. needless to say this is a huge safety issue not to mention an emission problem. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 19600 | 1 | |
| Very strong gasoline smell when car is parked in garage. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Fuel smell when filling car with gas odor is also in car. *tr | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 14200 | 1 | |
| I kept getting strong fuel odors in my garage but never could locate the leak. i went to fill up and gas ran down the pavement on the driver side. i took the car to the dealership and they informed me that the fuel tank had a crack in at and it spilled when i filled up directly over the exhaust pipe. the tank was replaced with a new one. the old tank was left at the dealership. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2009 | 10000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet com.edition z06 corvette. purchased in sept 2008 with 5500 miles from the original selling dealership. now with approx 9800-10,000 miles a fuel leak has developed when fueling the car up. at approx +1/2-3/4 tank fuel spills out under the car on the drivers side. this year saw an installation of a new stainless fuel crossover line between the tanks. they have been notorious for leakage along with the driver's side tank in the area where the crossover line couples to the tank. along with what i consider a major safety risk due to the possibility of fire, (the exhaust and fuel tank are in very close proximity) this also must be an epa/emission violation from escaping fumes, vapors and fuel. this vehicle has been painstakingly maintained and is in as new condition (10,000 miles) this is a defect from gm and due to the inherent possibility of loss of life and/or property damage should be recalled or at least repaired by an authorized gm dealership. this vehicle does have a 80,000 mile emission warranty under which this falls. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2009 | 34000 | 1 | |
| On june 25, 2009 i posted the following thread on the corvette forum website: i began pumping fuel slowly and when the fuel started to spill under the car i stopped and i could not detect the leak point. the fuel gauge read | |||
| 12/06/2009 | 9642 | 1 | |
| Gasoline smell/leak when you fill the tank on my 2004 chevrolet corvette. there should be a recall as this is a common problem. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 34000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet corvette all... faulty fuel tank crossover connector cracks and allows fuel to spill profusely onto the ground and vaporizes on components near the exhaust system. limited to 2004 due to mfg change in that year. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| 2004 corvette fuel leaks on crossover tubes between tanks. faulty seals, assembly. fuel vapors, fuel leaks while fueling and after. maximum tank capacity without vapors and leak is 1/2 tank. cost to correct is upwards of 2k. a large quantity of 04 corvettes have this problem. still not repaired at this time due to awaiting if gm will finally admit faulty system design. *tr updated 003/30/10 *bf | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| If you go the corvette forum online you will see an ongoing discussion on 2004 corvettes with fuel tank/crossover pipes venting fumes and or leaking. it seems limited to the 2004 model and the problem is cracking fuel tanks or bad crossover pipe seals that require tank replacement to repair. they are charging upwards of $2,400.00 to repair this! since it vents raw fuel and or fumes into the air i feel this should be a recall for safety reasons besides the emission violation! this is a very common problem on this model and should be looked into before some ones car explodes! *tr | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 5800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. after gasoline was placed in the vehicle and it had been parked for a while, the contact noticed that all of the fuel was leaking underneath the driver's side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the fuel level sensor was the cause of the failure. the contact stated that the original owner of the vehicle had this component previously repaired and it should not be failing again. the vehicle has not yet been repaired because she feels that the manufacturer should have repaired it correctly while it was under recall. the current and failure mileages were 5,800. | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 26700 | 1 | |
| 2004 corvette, coupe. strong odor of gas on every fill up. particularly strong odor on the drivers side. no indications of gas leaking on the ground, gas odor is strong inside the vehicle also. odor disappears when the tank is about 1/2 full. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2008 | 7400 | 1 | |
| There was a heavy gas smell and the check engine light came on. took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer to correct. they said the gas tank had a leak on the top of the tank. i thought this strange but had them replace it. there was much back and forth and the dealer said he would give me the tank as a chevrolet good will gesture, but i would have to pay labor. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 1341 | 1 | 05/04/2004 |
| I have a brand new 2004 corvette 1 1/2 months old with only 1341 miles on it. while driving home in rush hour dallas traffic on a very busy fast moving road, my engine died in the middle of the road. i could not restart the car & was in a very serious situation risking the possibility of being rear ended. luckily a policeman came by and parked behind me to shield me from the traffic. if i had been on the freeway, i could have been killed. the gm dealer where i purchased the car (ray huffines chevrolet of plano) is acting like it is no big deal. they said it is the fuel pump & they will replace it when they can get a fuel pump and if it happens again, to bring it back. if it happens again & i would be on the freeway, i more than likely would not be alive to take the car back in. i drive 50+ miles a day to & from work mostly freeway driving. i feel the dealership is trying to put my life in jeopardy. i want my money back and out of this car. in researching, i have found that 127,000 2004 corvettes have been recalled for steering problems. i was never advised of this when i purchased this car or of any fuel pump issues. i have purchased a brand new car every 3 years for the last 20 years & i have never had a problem like this, especially with a brand new $50,000 car and i have owned 280zx, 300zx, rx7, supra, and lexus. i need help from gm or someone to resolve this. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/08/2006 | 23000 | 1 | 07/17/2005 |
| I smelled gas in my garage for approximately 1 week but found no leaks. while filling up at gas station i notice a large puddle forming under car and saw gas leaking from tank. dealer said gas leak was found in gas tank, crossover fuel line and two other fuel lines. very dangerous situation. dealer said manufacturer defect in parts. took 10 days to repair as the first time tank was replaced there was no fuel pressure and had to be redone. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 06/15/2007 | 19772 | 1 | 01/23/2004 |
| Noticed a gasoline smell getting out of car. puddle of gas on ground under fuel tank. dealer changed out fuel tank. service writer said the cross over pipe had a deformed fitting. *ak . | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 100 | 1 | |
| Gas tank leak .. brand new car 2004 corvette... gas was leaking from the crossover pipe ( what dealer said ) needed to replace this and the left side gas tank. took 25 days to fix no parts. been told by several people that this is fairly common. this leaked about a gallon or more on my garage floor could have been a very dangerous situation as i have a gas hot water heater and there is a pilot light. fumes were considerable when discovered. also leaked gas while driving with dripping and noticeable gas. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/29/2007 | 11982 | 1 | |
| Gasoline lines were resigned in late 03 into early 04 chevy corvettes. the result was leaking gas which is both a safety and environmental hazard. gm dealer refused to cover because dom was 01/04 and mileage was 11982 when leak was discovered. therefore i had to pay independent auto repair service $1945.45 this a major job. exhaust, transmission, defective left gas tank, etc had to be dropped and the motor tilted to replace the gas lines and left tank. this a major problem and gm factory rep says he is only willing to cover $700. help. i have all documentation inc pics, letters and parts. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2006 | 22300 | 1 | |
| Smelled gas for about a week and then noticed that the car when started was leaking gas. i took it to my local dealer and he said after inspection the gas tank will have to be replaced. i have been waiting a week for the replacement but the dealer is saying it will be another week minimum. they cannot find the tank. *nm | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the gas tank needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 06/08/2004 | 7000 | 1 | 01/26/2004 |
| Smell gas odor outside the car, mostly on the driver side. gas leaks found by the dealership on the driverside fuel tank, seal on the fuel pump, and the interconncting hoses for both tank. all parts replaced.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 01/04/2004 | 22747 | 2 | |
| Check engine light warning. right side fuel tank leaking. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/09/2010 | 12900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that approximately one week ago he noticed that after putting fuel in the vehicle he began to notice a fuel smell, which became progressively worse. he stated that if the fuel gauge reads over one half tank the smell is more pronounced than if the fuel gauge reads below the half mark. he also noticed discolorations from where the fuel has been leaking. the vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. there is a defect investigation into this failure, pe10015, fuel system storage tanks. the current and failure mileages were approximately 12,900. | |||
| 06/22/2010 | 26667 | ||
| Strong odor of fuel inside and outside of my 2004 chevrolet corvette. brought car to delaer and had to have fuel tank and crossover pipe replaced at cost of $2,200. nhtsa appears to be looking into recall of 2004 corvette fuel tanks. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/29/2007 | 11982 | 1 | |
| Gasoline lines were resigned in late 03 into early 04 chevy corvettes. the result was leaking gas which is both a safety and environmental hazard. gm dealer refused to cover because dom was 01/04 and mileage was 11982 when leak was discovered. therefore i had to pay independent auto repair service $1945.45 this a major job. exhaust, transmission, defective left gas tank, etc had to be dropped and the motor tilted to replace the gas lines and left tank. this a major problem and gm factory rep says he is only willing to cover $700. help. i have all documentation inc pics, letters and parts. *tr | |||