Six problems related to other fuel system pump have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette based on all problems reported for the 2009 Corvette.
Fuel leaking rear drivers side possible fuel pump asked about recall was told it was not a recall item then found multiple complaints of the same issue and same model car has less than 40,000 miles.
Major gas smell coming into the car and outside the car. Can smell it ten feet away in the parking garage. It appears to be a fuel leak in the fuel pump.
Purchased used 2009 Corvette z06. Immediately noticed gas smell in garage. Dissipates after sitting for several days. Immediately returns upon driving a few miles. This implies it is at least from a pressurized line (probably the fuel pump fitting. ) researched Corvette forums and found this is common problem on c6 Corvettes usually with fuel pump fitting. Contacted gm customer assistance. They authorized dealer to confirm leak. Dealer did so. Requested gm to provide repair or at least provide replacement parts. Gm refused. These gas tanks and fuel pumps sit immediately behind the seats in a Corvette and very close to the exhausts. Come on NHTSA. Do a recall on these fuel pumps before people die from fires or explosions.
I have a 2009 Corvette with about 68,000 miles. For my last three tanks of gas, I have noticed the smell of gas coming from within the driver side rear wheel area when the fuel tank is more than half full. The smell fills my entire garage at night, and the smell is very strong. Even when parked outside, the smell of gas is recognizable from about ten feet away. The smell is also present while driving with the windows down. The dealership did a pressure test, smoke test, and visual checks. They were unable to find any issues, even though everyone agreed that they could smell gas from the rear driver side wheel area. After thoroughly researching this issue on the Corvette forum, it seems that the problem is most likely related to the fuel pump, which is most likely cracked. A rather large number of people have reported identical symptoms. The problem is difficult to diagnose, because there are no visual signs of a leak, and the dealership seemed at a loss as to what might be causing this problem. Moreover, this is a dangerous issue, because gas is highly flammable and very hot exhaust pipes run directly in between the two gas tanks.
Fuel pump stop working 5 years ago. And I never got it fix cost is high. Well when I went in to have it fix this year 2017. I was told there is good news. There is a recall on the fuel pumps, but then next day. I was told my vehicle has to many miles. I never was sent a letter or new about this. It is not right. I need new fuel pumps. Will you please take off the mile limit. And allow us or me to get my car fix.
Read about fuel smell- ie crack plastic connector of fuel pump. I am really concerned of parking in garage with pilot lights of gas heaters. Also did not get notice on emission (cat. Converter replacement).