2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2006 Corvette convertible. Has a strong gas smell after filling up. I understand this is a common problem, but Chevrolet will not acknowledge it. The gas can drip down on the hot exhaust system, and start a fire, burning down our house, or out on the road with us in it! Please help us get this deadly problem resolved, with little expense heaped upon us. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11693156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Strong fuel smell coming from the vehicle after fueling filling.

NHTSA complaint #11682855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Vehicle is leaving a strong gas order inside and around the vehicle. This issue is currently awaiting to be inspected but for the meantime, it’s parked inside a garage where it completely fills the area with said odor. This is particularly unsafe due to our water heater also being located in this section of the house. Gas smell first appeared about a month ago and had consistently releasing these vapors. I’ve seen that GM has released a service bulletin for a short period of time but hasn’t officially recalled the fuel issue (faulty fuel system).

NHTSA complaint #11638767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Strong smell of fuel after driven with more than 1/2 tank of fuel.

NHTSA complaint #11552378 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel leaks from drivers side fuel tank. I see fuel tracks down side of tank, so conclude fuel is leaking from top of tank or from fuel pump. Fuel components are plastic, and now 17 years old, so they are probably cracked from age. I have strong smell of fuel in my garage, and puddle of fuel under drivers side tank. This is a safety hazard and must be fixed. I am aware of a number of other C6 Corvette owners with identical problems. GM must fix!

NHTSA complaint #11521009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Car is now leaking fuel from driver's side gas tank. This is a known problem with GM and I do not understand how this is not a safety recall as the exhaust is inches away from the tank. The problem has been documented online by many owners. Is NHSTA waiting for someone to die in a fire before forcing GM to recall these cars. This is ridiculous. My car has only 41K miles. This should not be allowed by such a large American Corporation

NHTSA complaint #11490305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I recently purchased the car. I am noticing a strong smell of fuel from the rear driver's side. It is random. No leak on my garage floor. Reading forums and it has been an issue with other corvettes. Concerned as it could be a safety issue.

NHTSA complaint #11471941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STRONG GAS FUMES FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL. SO STRONG THAT I NEED TO KEEP MY GARAGE DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN.

NHTSA complaint #11385778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL LEAKING FROM DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE AND DRIPPING OFF SAFETY SHIELD

NHTSA complaint #11372390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL STARTED TO LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE GAS TANK AND FUEL SMELL IN CABIN

NHTSA complaint #11354509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK AND DRIVING HOME THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN MY GARAGE. I THINK THE FUEL IS LEAKING OUT WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL.

NHTSA complaint #11349547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I'M NOTICING A GAS SMELL INSIDE MY CAR AND NEAR THE REAR WHEEL WELL. I NOTICE THIS SMELL WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY.

NHTSA complaint #11342630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL GAS FUMES FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING AND INSIDE WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. HAD FUEL SENDING UNIT IN GAS TANK REPLACED AND NEW GAS CAP BUT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. DANGEROUS GAS FUMES !! FUMES STRONGER WHEN WEATHER IS HOT.

NHTSA complaint #11328643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AUTONATION CHEVROLET LOCATED AT (2118 S PADRE ISLAND DR CORPUS CHRISTIE, TX) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,600.

NHTSA complaint #11319747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

GAS SMELL IN CAR AND GARAGE AFTER FILLING CAR UP. DIDN'T NOTICE SMELL UNTIL CAR FILLED WITH GAS. ALSO NOTICED SMALL GAS SPOT NEAR PASSENGER SIDE BACK TIRE

NHTSA complaint #11317644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH THE FUEL TANK AT HALF FULL, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST FUMES ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. STOKES AUTOMOTIVE LOCATED AT 86 PEACH TOWER RD, CLANTON, AL 35045 (205) 755-3700, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WARRANTY PERIOD WAS EXCEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LEAK WAS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A PLASTIC FITTING ON THE PRIMARY FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,750.

NHTSA complaint #11309879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING OVER 1/2 TANK

NHTSA complaint #11309880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

MY VEHICLE WITH 85,000 MILES BEGAN EMMITING A CONTINUOUS RAW GAS SMELL WHEN I REFILL THE FUEL TANK. SMELL IS COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE, REAR, WHEEL WELL. SMELL IS INTENSE TO THE POINT I CANNOT STORE INSIDE THE GARAGE AS I FEAR A FIRE HAZARD AND A TOXIC SMELL IS COMING INTO MY HOUSE INTERIOR. SMELL SEEMS TO END ONCE FUEL LEVEL GOES BELOW 1/2 FULL.

NHTSA complaint #11308096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

GAS TANK IS LEAKING A LOT

NHTSA complaint #11254028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM LEAK FROM TANK AND OR FUEL PUMP. CAR CRANKS, WONT START, STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM TANK. MOSTLY HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK AND AT TIMES WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.

NHTSA complaint #11210882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I SMELL GAS AFTER FILLING UP. GOES AWAY AFTER THE TANK IS BELOW HALF FULL. SPOKE WITH OTHER C6 CORVETTE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT HAS TO DO WITH A FAULTY GAS TANK FILLER CAUSE BY PLASTIC PARTS OF THE NECK FILLER CRACKING.

NHTSA complaint #11186379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I SMELL GAS COMING FROM MY GAS TANK, ESPECIALLY AFTER A FILLUP. THE CAP HAS BEEN REPLACED. NO SPILLAGE OCCURS WHEN FILLING UP BUT YET THE SMELL PERSISTS UNTIL I GET BELOW A HALF A TANK. OTHERS IN THE CORVETTE WORLD WHO OWN A C6 CORVETTE HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME THING AND HAVE DISCOVERED IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL IN BETWEEN THE TANK AND FILLER, PERHAPS THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY. VERY DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD.

NHTSA complaint #11173708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

EVERY TIME I PUT FUEL IN THE CAR THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL BY THE CAR THAT LINGERS FOR A LONG TIME.

NHTSA complaint #11141650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK AND WHEN GETTING BACK INTO THE CAR I NOTICED A STRONG GAS ODOR, SO STRONG THAT I HAD TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN IN THE RAIN. THE SMELL WAS ESPECIALLY BAD WHEN I CAME TO A STOP. I JUST LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE C6 CORVETTE. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSETTLING, CONSIDERING MANY OF US PARK OUR CARS IN GARAGES WITH PILOT LIGHTS AND OTHER SOURCES OF SPARK/FLAME. I'LL BE CONTACTING GM.

NHTSA complaint #11140740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SMELL FUEL AFTER FILLLUP

NHTSA complaint #11124699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

OVERWHELMING FUEL ODOR AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND HOUSING IT IN THE GARAGE OR OUTSIDE. ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE IN SUMMER WHEN ETHANOL IS ADDED TO FUEL - HEAVY SMELL OF NAIL POLISH REMOVER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. FUEL VAPOR LEAK FROM GAS TANK REQUIRES $2,678.87 REPAIR. FUEL VAPOR BUILDUP INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND/OR GARAGE AND HOUSE ARE A FIRE HAZARD AS WELL AS A HEALTH HAZARD. OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF SIMILAR PROBLEM ON THE CORVETTE FORUM. CHEVROLET NEEDS TO RECALL AND REPLACE THIS COMPONENT ON ALL C6 CORVETTES. *BF

NHTSA complaint #11118895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 DAYS AGO I FILLED UP MY C6 AT THE GAS STATION AND EVER SINCE THEN IT HAS BEEN I VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS AND IT HAS YET TO GO AWAY EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IT STILL SMELLS LIKE GAS

NHTSA complaint #11111927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STRONG GAS FUEL ODOR COUPE INTERIOR AND OUTSIDE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL

NHTSA complaint #11098669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I BOUGHT THIS CAR THE OTHER DAY AND ON THE WAY HOME I STOPPED AT THE GAS STATION AND FILLED MY CAR UP TO 3/4 OF A TANK. WHEN I GOT HOME THERE WAS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING INTO THE CAR. I PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND WHEN I WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING THE SMELL WAS UNBEARABLE. I HAVE IT AT THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP RIGHT NOW HAVING IT LOOKED AT. I JUST SAW A FORUM WITH SOMEONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND SENT ME TO THIS LINK. IS THIS A RECALL? ALSO THE SMELL IS STRONG AT ALL TIMES DRIVING/PARKED/IDOLING

NHTSA complaint #11092188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I RECENTLY (JAN 6, 2018), NOTICED A VERY DISTINCT GASOLINE SMELL IN MY GARAGE AND AROUND MY 2006 CORVETTE. THERE IS NO SPOTTING BENEATH THE CAR. THE ODOR HAS ITS STRONGEST CONCENTRATION IN THE AREA NEAR THE FILLER DOOR (DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AREA). I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR EXACTLY THREE YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS SMELL HAS BEEN PRESENT. IT IS VERY PERVASIVE AND DEFINITELY GASOLINE. THE FUMES ARE A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND THIS CONDITION IS VERY DISCONCERTING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS POSTINGS ON CORVETTE FORUMS AND ON YOU TUBE, THAT HIGHLIGHT THIS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EARLY C6 CORVETTES (2005-2008). I HAVE CALLED CHEVROLET DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM, BUT THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE PROBLEM IS THAT GASOLINE IS SPRAYING OUT OF THE SEALS AND CERTAIN PLASTIC HOSE CONNECTIONS RELATED TO THE FUEL TANK, AND, OR, AROUND THE FUEL PUMP AND POSSIBLY THE CROSSOVER TUBE. GASOLINE "PUDDLES" ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK OR IS CAUGHT BY THE TANK SHIELD BENEATH THE TANK...THUS NO SPOTTING UNDER THE CAR. THE FUMES AND THE LIQUID ARE A MAJOR FIRE DANGER...BOTH IN A STATIONARY GARAGE SETTING OR WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, WHERE GASOLINE WOULD HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE ON A HOT SURFACE SUCH AS THE EXHAUST.

NHTSA complaint #11061366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.