general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette

21 problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette based on all problems reported for the 2004 Corvette.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2023

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the smell 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 the gasoline tank would be filled to the full mark. 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 smell had again been detected while he would be driving at any speed. 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.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2022

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at low speeds approaching a stop an abnormal odor of fuel was detected. The contact noticed there was fuel leaking in the garage. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank and cross - over tube cross connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA action number: pe10015 components (fuel system, gasoline).

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2011

Strong gas smell behind driver's seat.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2010

The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a puddle of gasoline on the driver side beside the rear tire. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repair. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2010

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.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2010

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 environmental 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.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2010

My 2004 Corvette has a problem with fuel leakage when I fill it I get a heavy odor of gasoline im afraid it may burn my house down if I leave it in the garage now.

8 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2010

Chevrolet Corvette 2004 start noticing a fuel odor in the garage brought to the shop they remove the driver side fuel and discover that it was crack around the crossover pipe.

9 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated there was an overwhelming odor of gasoline in the vehicle. He replaced the fuel cap but continued to smell the odor. The vehicle was taken for state inspection and did not pass due to a gas leak being found at the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000.

10 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. He noticed a gasoline odor after he replaced the gasoline cap, but the odor remained. The vehicle failed the stated inspection, due to a gas leak that was located near the rear left tire. The manufacturer will be contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000.

11 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2010

I own a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette convertible and it has a strong fuel smell when I drive it - the smell emanates inside the vehicle.

12 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2010

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.

13 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2010

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.

14 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2010

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 doesn't care so maybe Ford would like a vette.

15 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2010

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.

16 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2009

Fuel smell when filling car with gas odor is also in car.

17 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2009

Very strong gasoline smell when car is parked in garage. Updated 07/26/10.

18 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2009

Strong gasoline smell from drivers side passenger compartment upon gas fill.

19 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2009

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. .

20 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2009

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.

21 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2005

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.


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