Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette

Tl the contact called on behalf of an owner of a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic due to a fuel leak. The mechanic determined that the plastic opening of the fuel tank, which connected a primary tank to the secondary tank hose, was fractured and fuel was leaking. The vehicle needed a new fuel tank and crossover components. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

There is a known leak in the left fuel tank. My vehicle has symptoms but was never fixed. Vehicle is 15 years old but only 76,000 miles.

I bought a 2004 Corvette used with 67k miles on it. The dealership had only filled the tank to less than half full. ,after my first fill up gas poured out from underneath, behind drivers side tire. I paid $ 16,500 for the car , so I took it back to dealer and they said they would repair. After about 10 days I went to dealer and noticed the car had not even moved. He said they did not know how to fix it and they had another dealership in another state that they would need to take it to. I left with the car unrepaired. Is there anything I can do ? I believe it is a recall on the crossover tube and the recall has expired. Close to a $1500 to $1800 repair.

One day I noticed that my garage had a strong gas smell. Over time, I realized that if my gas tank was approx. Below 1/3 full it did not smell. Chevrolet informed me it was covered for 100,000 miles/10 years whichever comes first. However, I never knew a recall could have a time limit because obviously this is a safety issue. I wrote Chevrolet a certified letter describing my problem with no response. This is a common problem which is confirmed by looking at your site.

Takata recall visible gasoline leakage after vehicle hasn't been parked over a period of months. Then I began to take notes of what , when , where this leak was occurring, I would fill the tank, park the auto in the garage . The next time I used the vehicle, a noticeable gas odor, spot on the garage floor was noted. I started to place a cardboard under the front end to more readily be able to observe the substance leaking. The odor was unmistakable. Several occurrences n spotting is evident after having parked in my garage . The auto was parked overnight in my garage. I am listing the latest calendar date and photo. I have other dates in my notepad. 2) my seatbelt occasionally will not lock. I hear the click of a seatbelt lock then upon driving away from my home ~ ,25 miles ~ my seatbelt unlocked through no fault of my own. 3) airbag cannot be checked for effectiveness .

Fuel leaking from fuel tank when I fuel.

Driver side gas tank has been leaking for about a month am having heavy fuel smell when car is parked and after fueling up.

Fuel tank crossover tube has a crack. I found a special coverage #10150 the NHTSA issue in August 2010, but has expired. I contacted gm and asked for assistance, to which they refused. My car has 20k miles on it. I have performed all maintenance, keep it meticulously clean and not drive it recklessly. If I fill up the car there is a noticeable fuel leak to the point there is a puddle under the car. At this point I cannot drive the car for fear of fire and the car will not pass an emission test. I purchased the car in alaska in 2009 with 9k miles on it. I never received any info regarding the NHTSA #10150 special coverage. The estimated costs of repair is between $3000 to $4500. Is there any assistance the NHTSA can provide?.

Car began gushing fuel out of top of tank once fuel system pressurized. Hired rollback to take to mechanic who informed that crossover line was bad. Mechanic also stated that there was a recall for this issue. I am second owner of car, which only has 2150 miles on it, so knew nothing about it. I would like to be reimbursed for this expense!.

Fuel leak from passenger side tank. If tanks show anymore than 1/2 full I get dripping of fuel on the pavement. This happens right after the car has been running. . Stationary or in motion. This is a severe fire hazard. The Chevrolet dealer explains that this complaint had an extended warranty but that has expired. Gm should have a social obligation to fix a faulty design that is causing a fire hazard like this.

I noticed a fuel smell in my garage from my car. I took it to a mechanic and he found that the tank was leaking as described in gm service bulletin 10150 in the connection of the crossover between the tanks. The car has 56000 miles on it. This is a known defect caused by the use of improperly mixed adhesive in the connector. I called the number on the service bulletin and gm said they would not cover the fix on this known defect because the arbitrary time they created for repair on this had lapsed.

This car has 23,000 miles on it and I am the original owner. It has developed some sort of fuel leak one of the two fuel tanks or the connecting tube while sitting parked the garage. Gm has know about this issue for years. They did not warn owners of these cars of this problem. Now that I have this issue I have discovered the gm would fix this if you discovered this problem in ten years or 100,000 miles. This is a major safety issue, the car could explode if a person walks by it in a parking lot, in an accident or parked in a parking structure. This car is now a ticking bomb due to the failure of gm to notify owners or this potential problem. All Corvettes are not daily drivers that is why the mileage is low. There are many cars out there with this problem. It is important that gm should have to notify all owners of this vintage of car of this issue and fix them before people get hurt or killed. Not only the owners of these vehicles are at risk, so is the general public.

Fuel leak from fuel lines or fuel tank. Dealer Chevrolet won't cover the charges,that it expired in 2014. I just bought the car last July. Previous past away and didn't know anything about this problem.

The top of the left fuel tank is cracked and leaking fuel. This is a known problem for 2004 model Corvette's and Cadillac xlr's. Gm refused to do a "recall" on this problem although it is very dangerous and could result in fire or death of the occupants.

Summary: 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. . Read more...

After a recent fill up, I smelled fuel in my garage after parking my 2004 Chevrolet Corvette for several hours. I checked online, and discovered that my car falls within the VIN range for the special coverage adjustment (#10150) issued in 2010. I took the car to a local Chevrolet dealership where it was diagnosed as a cracked fuel tank at the quick connector. Unfortunately, the 10-year limit has expired. My vehicle has just over 40,000 miles so the 100,000 mile limit hasn't been reached. The Chevrolet dealership won't replace it because the time limit is up. So far, general motors hasn't offered to replace it either. They'll only contact the dealer to attempt to work out a more favorable deal. The quote I received for repair was $3,472. This is an extremely serious safety issue and a known defect, but gm will not address it properly. They'll offer free replacement to other vehicles with fuel leaks (06-09 cobalts) regardless of mileage or time, but not their flagship automobile. I would like the NHTSA to reexamine this very dangerous situation.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel when the tank was full. The dealer diagnosed that the driver side fuel tank connector was leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,500.

I fill up the fuel tank. Got home and smelled gas real bad. Leaking under left tank. I called dealership. They will not do anything. They said to call gm. I called they will not do nothing. I have own gm all my life . I will not buy a gm no more, thanks.

Since buying this car at auction. I noticed a fuel smell coming from left rear wheels. I have asked the dealership if there were any recalls or specials announcements dealing with car and was told no. After reading the Corvette forum and finding there was a repair for the fuel tank. Now my car is out of the coverage time frame and mileage however with the tank being defective shouldn't they at least cover the tank. Or what was the agreement between NHTSA and Chevrolet.

I filled my tank today with no over flow of gas. I got in my vehicle and started the car. I now have a very strong gasoline smell. It is all throughout the cabin and make gas appears to be running out faster than normal. I park in a garage which has a gas water heater in it. I am very concerned that the house could catch on fire if the leak gets stronger.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated the fuel is leaking from the tank. The tank had a fracture on the inside and that is causing the leak. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they confirmed the crack in the tank and the leak coming from the neck. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 105,500. Rl.

2004 Corvette - fuel leak at crossover tube. Cracked fuel tank. Tank leaks when fueled. Strong odor of fuel in driver compartment. Fuel leak on ground at service station. This is a known defect and gm should be required to repair this defect. Has NHTSA made any effort to require gm to repair or recall these cars? if not, why?.