Owners have filed 257 complaints
about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA between 2004 and 2024.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 11 of 33 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 70
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Corvette. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 24
4.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 88
51% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2004 compares with every other Chevrolet Corvette
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Tank Assembly
1236.4%
Anti-Theft Device
721.2%
Column
39.1%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
39.1%
Storage
26.1%
Roof AND Pillars
26.1%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
26.1%
Fuel Pump
26.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
31.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
219.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
5123.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
6731.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
3817.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
198.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
146.5%
150,000+ miles
10.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2004peak 15Aug 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE10015Opened 12 May 2010Closed 10 Sep 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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...
EA02031Opened 15 Nov 2002Closed 11 Mar 2004STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
IN 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ISSUED CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS 1044 AND 1044A TO ADDRESS A CONDITION WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD FAIL TO UNLOCK DURING THE INITIAL KEY-IN AND START-UP IN CERTAIN MY 1998-2000 CORVETTE VEHICLES.HOWEVER, ODI CONTINUED TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP ON CORVETTE VEHICLES.AS A RESULT, PE02-054 WAS OPENED AND LATER UPGRADED TO EA02-031 FOR MY 1997-2001 SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN VEHICLES SERVICED THROUGH THE CAMPAIGNS, AS WELL AS, FAILURES IN MY 1997-2003 SUBJECT VEHICLES NOT INCLUDED I...
Recalls on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
04V273000
STEERING:LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. THE WASHERS MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME LOOSE OR FALL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING CLAMP LOAD. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM BALL STUD AND STEERING KNUCKLE, DUE TO DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TAPERED ATTACHMENT AND RETAINING NUT, IS POSSIBLE.
Risk: IF THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM THE KNUCKLE, THE AFFECTED CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WILL DROP AND THE CONTROL ARM WOULD BE FORCED DOWNWARD, CONTACTING THE WHEEL. THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD TILT OUTWARD AND CREATE A DRAGGING ACTION THAT WOULD TEND TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND CREATE A TENDENCY FOR THE VEHICLE TO TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL. IN EXTREME SITUATIONS, THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULD ALSO SEVER THAT WHEEL;S HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE AND RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
04V060000
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO "LOCK," THE ECL SYSTEM PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ECL UNLOCKS THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED SO THAT IF THE COLUMN FAILS TO UNLOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND THE CUSTOMER TRIES TO DRIVE, THE FUEL SUPPLY WILL BE SHUT OFF SO THAT THE VEHICLE CANNOT MOVE WHEN THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE STEERED. IF VOLTAGE AT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE IS LOW OR INTERRUPTED, HOWEVER, THE FUEL SHUT OFF MAY NOT OCCUR AND THE VEHICLE CAN BE ACCELERATED WHILE THE STEERING SYSTEM IS LOCKED. ALSO WHEN THE CONTROL SYSTEM SHOWS THAT THE ECL IS UNLOCKED AND THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE LOCK PIN LOCATION CAN VARY. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE LOCK PLATE RELATIVE TO THE SWITCH TRANSITION POINT, THERE COULD THEN BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE LOCK PLATE AND PIN CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING .
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20042061,411 units in Canada
Suspension
Certain vehicles were produced with lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers made of the wrong steel material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible and may occur without prior indication to the vehicle operator. If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. In extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel's hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a new nut and washer, and if required, replace the ball stud and/or steering knuckle.
Recall 20040525,132 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles equipped with Electronic Column Lock systems (ECL), when the ignition switch is turned to "Lock", the ECL prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ECL unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel supply will be shut off so that the vehicle cannot move when the vehicle cannot be steered. If voltage at the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is low or interrupted, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the steering system is locked. Correction: On vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter will lock but the steering column will not lock. On vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, the dealer will reprogram the PCM. The steering column on these vehicles will continue to lock when the key is removed..
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 92,900 milesLOS Angeles, CACrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,900.
NHTSA complaint #10639155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,900 milesLOS Angeles, CACrash
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,900.
NHTSA complaint #10639155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesArecivo, PRFire
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, SHE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG COVER WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10557057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesCorpus Christi, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
#1 , I LOVE THE CHEVY 2004 CORVETTE IT IS A BEAUTY, INSIDE THE BRAIN OR COMPUTER , ITS A DANGER. ON AUG 12TH , I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURE OF MY DRIVING ABILITIES AS PER THE FOLLOWING CODES THAT GM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH, AND HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A GM MECHANIC TO FIX, I DID NOT LOSE ANYTHING EXCEPT MONEY AND RESPECT FROM GM. #2 I WENT TO AN INDEPENDENT CORVETTE RACE CAR AND MECHANICAL CORVETTE SPECIALIST THAT CONFIRMED THAT THE CODES ARE MEANT TO COME AND GO, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE AS PER A GM CERTIFIED MECHANIC , AND SERVICE ADVISOR, I'VE TAKEN MY 2004 CORVETTE TO TWICE AND HAVE BEEN CHARGED OVER 3K USD. VARA CHEVROLET MADE MANY ERRORS, NOT CHECKING A CODE COULD END IN A FATALITY , AS PER THE ABOVE I TALKED TO ABOUT ALL THE CODES I HAVE RECEIVED ON MY CAR, AND THE TRAGEDY IS THAT GM KNOWS THIS. I RECENTLY WAS ON A TRIP TO MIDLAND, TEXAS FROM CORPUS CHRISTI, NERVOUSLY I MADE IT WITH A INSPECTION DONE CORRECTLY, NOT IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED TO THE TEXAS DOT, I PUT 4 NEW TIRES IN WHICH I HAD TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE FROM VARA TO APPROX. 20 MILES OF FREEWAY TO GET NEW REAR TIRES AS THEY WERE BALD, FOR SOME REASON,MY CAR IS LISTED BY QUICK CHECK, A VEHICLE INFORMATION SERVICE , THAT HAS NO PHONE NUMBERS THAT MY VEHICLE WAS REPORTED IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUG 12TH AND A THEFT, WHICH HAS A CASE NUMBER, THE POLICE SAID THERE WAS NO SUCH CASE, I HAVE THE COPY THAT WAS MAILED TO ME BY ODESSA ALL AMERICAN CHEVY , I ONLY WANT MY MONEY BACK , NO CORVETTE NEEDED. I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT, BY ODESSA POLICE DEPT, AND I HAVE AVOIDED ANY PHONE CONTACT. IM NOT SURE WHAT HARASSMENT IS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM, I KNOW NOW, I AM POWERLESS. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CODES DIAGNOSED AFTER MY CAR FAILED ON SAT, AND 8 TIMES ON A TRIP LAST WEEK, I HAVE BEEN OUT OF POCKET SO MUCH MONEY, AND GM HAS EVEN ADMITTED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM, CODE IS DTC C1287 OR C1288 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION MY EMAIL IS HACKED PLEASE CONTACT .
NHTSA complaint #10247631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesCorpus Christi, TXCrash1 injured
EQUIPMENT
#1 , I LOVE THE CHEVY 2004 CORVETTE IT IS A BEAUTY, INSIDE THE BRAIN OR COMPUTER , ITS A DANGER. ON AUG 12TH , I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURE OF MY DRIVING ABILITIES AS PER THE FOLLOWING CODES THAT GM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH, AND HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A GM MECHANIC TO FIX, I DID NOT LOSE ANYTHING EXCEPT MONEY AND RESPECT FROM GM. #2 I WENT TO AN INDEPENDENT CORVETTE RACE CAR AND MECHANICAL CORVETTE SPECIALIST THAT CONFIRMED THAT THE CODES ARE MEANT TO COME AND GO, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE AS PER A GM CERTIFIED MECHANIC , AND SERVICE ADVISOR, I'VE TAKEN MY 2004 CORVETTE TO TWICE AND HAVE BEEN CHARGED OVER 3K USD. VARA CHEVROLET MADE MANY ERRORS, NOT CHECKING A CODE COULD END IN A FATALITY , AS PER THE ABOVE I TALKED TO ABOUT ALL THE CODES I HAVE RECEIVED ON MY CAR, AND THE TRAGEDY IS THAT GM KNOWS THIS. I RECENTLY WAS ON A TRIP TO MIDLAND, TEXAS FROM CORPUS CHRISTI, NERVOUSLY I MADE IT WITH A INSPECTION DONE CORRECTLY, NOT IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED TO THE TEXAS DOT, I PUT 4 NEW TIRES IN WHICH I HAD TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE FROM VARA TO APPROX. 20 MILES OF FREEWAY TO GET NEW REAR TIRES AS THEY WERE BALD, FOR SOME REASON,MY CAR IS LISTED BY QUICK CHECK, A VEHICLE INFORMATION SERVICE , THAT HAS NO PHONE NUMBERS THAT MY VEHICLE WAS REPORTED IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUG 12TH AND A THEFT, WHICH HAS A CASE NUMBER, THE POLICE SAID THERE WAS NO SUCH CASE, I HAVE THE COPY THAT WAS MAILED TO ME BY ODESSA ALL AMERICAN CHEVY , I ONLY WANT MY MONEY BACK , NO CORVETTE NEEDED. I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT, BY ODESSA POLICE DEPT, AND I HAVE AVOIDED ANY PHONE CONTACT. IM NOT SURE WHAT HARASSMENT IS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM, I KNOW NOW, I AM POWERLESS. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CODES DIAGNOSED AFTER MY CAR FAILED ON SAT, AND 8 TIMES ON A TRIP LAST WEEK, I HAVE BEEN OUT OF POCKET SO MUCH MONEY, AND GM HAS EVEN ADMITTED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM, CODE IS DTC C1287 OR C1288 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION MY EMAIL IS HACKED PLEASE CONTACT .
NHTSA complaint #10247631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesCorpus Christi, TXCrash1 injured
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON SLICK PAVEMENT, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS AND THEN DIMMED AT ONE POINT, THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE TRACTION CONTROL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER, AND BOTH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN ON THE REAR PASSENGER CORNER PANEL AND SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE VALVE STEMS LOSING PRESSURE. HE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 04V273000 (STEERING LINKAGES) AND 04V060000 (STEERING: COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE). THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AVAILABLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 55,000. UPDATED 10/14/08 *BF UPDATED 10/23/08.
NHTSA complaint #10242454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Parrish, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Fuel tank leaks - gasoline puddles under car, heavy fumes - Fire / explosion hazard - Confirmed by local mechanic as existing problem in that year - Inspected and confirmed by selling dealer - trying to repair - No auto warning, smell of fumes and gas on garage floor day after delivery of car
NHTSA complaint #11605841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Diego, CA
STEERING
When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.
NHTSA complaint #11583610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Diego, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.
NHTSA complaint #11583610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesNew Albany, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to move farther than five feet before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The pull-out key and wait-ten-seconds message were displayed. The contact had to release the key from the ignition and restart the vehicle. The contact called an independent mechanic and was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #11560269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesNew Albany, IN
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to move farther than five feet before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The pull-out key and wait-ten-seconds message were displayed. The contact had to release the key from the ignition and restart the vehicle. The contact called an independent mechanic and was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #11560269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Euless, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
A month after I purchased the car with approximately 40k miles, I took the car in for an oil change at the dealership and was told there was a major leak in the left fuel tank and at the crossover tube. This leaking fuel is leaking onto the exhaust. It would cost at least $4,000 to repair. I can not afford this. It is too dangerous to drive. I have no other car. Supposedly, my vin number is 200 numbers away from being included in the recall for the same issue and that you have 43 pages of complaints about. Did I mention that the crossover tube is a backordered part because so many are needed because when you pull the current one out, it breaks and a new one is needed?
NHTSA complaint #11556634 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Argyle, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Strong Fuel smell near the fuel filler when car is parked in the garage.
NHTSA complaint #11553638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Lyon, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel tank leaking/fumes. Appeara to be crossover tube connection connecting the 2 tanks.
NHTSA complaint #11542550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,000 milesHoosick Falls, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the odor of gasoline was detected by the contact and his wife. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline was strongest in the cabin after refueling the vehicle to a full tank. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that a cross fill tube needed to be installed. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was again detected while driving at various speeds. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE10015 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
NHTSA complaint #11536947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pacific, MO
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In 2011 Chevrolet acknowledged an issue with the fuel system as the the attached letter states. I was not the owner of the vehicle in 2011 and since the issue was not elevated to an official recall it did not show up on the car fax report and I thus was unaware of this potential safety hazard. My car has now developed all the symptoms of the fuel tank leak with fumes in the car and gas dripping on the garage floor when parked. Although my car only has 30,000 miles the end date for GM to provide repair was August 11, 2011. The significant risk to passengers, the car, and my home when the car is parked in the attached garage is unacceptable as caused by a faulty engineered fuel modification in this model year. The fuel leak is both a safety and environmental risk and should warrant a recall and GM to mitigate the costs. Their liability for a faulty engineered system should not have a time limit.
NHTSA complaint #11515690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Tan Valley, AZ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Purchased the vehicle in 2015. That same purchased date I filled the vehicle with fuel. The following day my garage was totally covered with gas fumes. No tech could find the problem. On Feb 22 2023 while filling up, gas was pouring out the bottom left side . This is very dangerous. Come to find out that many others have had the same problem. There is a manufacturer defect of the gas tank housing tube . I cannot drive the vehicle because it’s to dangerous and to costly to repair.
NHTSA complaint #11511660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rehoboth, MA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Drivers side fuel tank/system leak Leaking fuel in this area can/will result in a catastrophic fire which could lead to injury or death The problem just occurred but is a common problem for this generation Z06 Corvette The odd thing is no warning light, check engine light or messages displayed, just the smell of fuel and 18 inch puddle on the floor beneath the drivers side fuel tank. The fuel level according to the gauge is 1/2 tank.
NHTSA complaint #11490919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rocky Point, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have owned this vehicle the last 6 years. When the amount of fuel is over one-half tank, there is an abnormal odor of fuel. When pulling into the garage, there's fuel leaking if over one-half tank. Once the engine is cut off the fuel leak ceases. To control the issue, I keep the fuel level at less than one-half tank. A certified local mechanic determined the fuel tank and crossover tube cross connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The mechanic stated the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number: PE10015 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 26,500, when i bought the car. The mechanic stated that GM did issue a service bulletin around 2010 stating that GM would make repairs if the failure occurred within 10 years/100,000 miles. The local GM dealer will not repair my vehicle since it is out of time frame window. It's not fair to those who bought the car after the 10-year cutoff point. or do not drive these vehicles very much.
NHTSA complaint #11483856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,000 milesPlainfield, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds and approaching a stop, an abnormal odor of fuel was detected. The contact noticed there was fuel leaking in the garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank and crossover tube cross connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number: PE10015 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired and is seeking reimbursement from the manufacturer for the cost.
NHTSA complaint #11480624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesGlendale, AZ
STEERING
The contact's friend owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they were unable to assist due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11476933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irwin, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Left side fuel tank developed a leak- this is a problem known to GM- they offered warranty repairs for ten years-I purchased the vehicle after this additional warranty had expired- my complaint is this is a known defective part which I would replace at my expense however GM has discontinued this part- I feel that while GM will no longer cover the cost of parts and labor the replacement parts should be available
NHTSA complaint #11431425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarksville, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle has a fuel leak. I just purchased this vehicle a few weeks ago, it's 16 years old and has only 36,000 miles on it. It smelled terribly of fuel when I purchased it. I had the vehicle looked at and it has a fuel leak where the quick connectors connect to the fuel tanks. Anyhow, there's a special coverage adjustment which extended the warranty to 10 yrs/100,000 miles. I'm obviously outside of those parameters, but I feel that since the manufacturer admitted fault and stated that my particular VIN is affected, they should be held accountable for fixing a safety issue with my vehicle. How they got away with issuing a special coverage adjustment for such an issue rather than a simple recall is beyond me.
NHTSA complaint #11430320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roaring Spring, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
leaking left fuel tank
NHTSA complaint #11428797 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Napa, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Have been in contact with 2 employees from GM, called and left voicemails and sent emails. No reply after it was requested that I take the Corvette to my local dealership for diagnosis. The ECL motor is not working property, causing the steering wheel to lock up and fuel supply to shut off. Sent attachment with diagnosis; however, no reply. GM indicated that this was previously fixed, but it obviously was not. My assertion is that there should not be a expiration date on safety recalls, and the ECL motor is not working properly creating a very dangerous situation. This happens every time that I drive the car. There have been several instances of me starting the car, pulling into traffic, and then the car shuts down. It has been very scary as I pull the key and wait 10 seconds to restart the car. Sometimes I have to do it twice. It is my contention that GM should be responsible for fixing this problem that was previously identified by GM as an issue/concern.
NHTSA complaint #11425762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesLane, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE ISSUE TO AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER’S RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.
NHTSA complaint #11417590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,000 milesSeguin, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS SMELL COMING FROM REAR OF CAR AFTER DRIVING. NO VISIBLE LEAKS, BUT LEAKING FUEL VAPOR.
NHTSA complaint #11412827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesBrigham City, UT
STEERING
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 80 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE, THE CORVETTE SHARPLY VEERED TO THE SIDE AS I HEARD A LOUD SCREECH FROM ONE OF THE BRAKES IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A SECOND. THE TURN WAS SO ABRUPT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO ROLL BUT AFTER FISHTAILING WAS ABLE TO GET THINGS GOING STRAIGHT. IMMEDIATELY A SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM MESSAGE POPPED UP. HAPPENED ABOUT A WEEK LATER GOING ABOUT 60 MPH NOT QUITE AS ABRUPT. THIS CONDITION COULD HAVE LEAD TO A FATALITY.
NHTSA complaint #11404236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 80 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE, THE CORVETTE SHARPLY VEERED TO THE SIDE AS I HEARD A LOUD SCREECH FROM ONE OF THE BRAKES IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A SECOND. THE TURN WAS SO ABRUPT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO ROLL BUT AFTER FISHTAILING WAS ABLE TO GET THINGS GOING STRAIGHT. IMMEDIATELY A SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM MESSAGE POPPED UP. HAPPENED ABOUT A WEEK LATER GOING ABOUT 60 MPH NOT QUITE AS ABRUPT. THIS CONDITION COULD HAVE LEAD TO A FATALITY.
NHTSA complaint #11404236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesGilbert, AZ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GASOLINE LEAK FROM A CROSSOVER PIPE CONNECTION CONNECTING THE TWO GAS TANKS. DRIPPIG RAW FWEL ONTO A HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. COMMOM PROBLEM ON TNIS YEAR AND MODEL. REPAIR WAS COVERED FOR FIRST 10 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES BY MANUFACTURER. STILL AND ISSUE WITH CARS NOT REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #11375339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesWhitmore Lake, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN USING TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL THE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT A CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE WHILE DRIVING . I HAD NEVER USED THE TELESCOPING STERLING WHEEL FEATURE PRIOR TO THIS .*DT
NHTSA complaint #11310916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.