Tank Filler Pipe And Cap Problems of Chevrolet Corvette

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, gasoline was overflowing and leaking from the fuel filler neck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor while starting the vehicle. The contact spoke with the dealer who confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,600.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. After the contact filled the vehicle with fuel, the contact noticed that the fuel cap clicked closed; however, it was not closed and could be lifted without applying any pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap was defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

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I am experiencing strong odors of gasoline, faint at first, but now very evident around the vehicle and in the driver's compartment. I am quite concerned to place the car in the garage, or even drive it. Checking on line, I found a department investigation, but nothing on a recall. The complaint was prevalently posted on forums with the most common source as the gas tank and/or crossover pipe. Dealers seem to be using the opportunity of fear of a fire for overcharging (~$2500) for a repair that should be a recall. Would you please advise with my options.

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Strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle after fillup and when parked in garage that started around 05/15/2010. I replaced the gas cap and that did not help. I had mechanic look at it and said it seems to be a cracked fuel tank or crossover pipe leak . Drive-train must be drop to verify and cost to repair upwards around $2k-$3k . After a internet search this is a know common problem for this year Corvette. This should be a manufacturer recall!.

On Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, I stopped by at a gas station to fill up my gas tank on my 2004 Chevrolet Corvette coupe. After traveling approximately 4 miles from the gas station, I noticed a gas leak underneath coming from the left driver's side near the gas tank area. After discovering the problem, I immediately drove the car to a Chevrolet service dealership. After having a certified gm mechanic looking at the problem, they discovered is was a defective tank connector (crossover pipe) that cracks under stress. What needed to be replaced was the o-ring seals and connector pipe ($250). The labor charge for replacing these parts on a 2004 Corvette was $845. It is also my understanding that in 2003 to 2004, gm had these crossover pipes changed from a rubber to a steel material because of gas and highway emissions. I would like to make statement to every owner of 2004 Corvette, that there is in fact a defective crossover pipe that will leak gasoline and will eventually cause a fire hazard if it is not replaced.

A 2004 Corvette coup developed a strong gasoline smell and leaks on the driver side when the fuel tank is almost full. Mileage is 45,836. Replaced gas cap to reduce gas smell with no improvement then noticed leak during refueling.

I kept getting strong fuel odors in my garage but never could locate the leak. I went to fill up and gas ran down the pavement on the driver side. I took the car to the dealership and they informed me that the fuel tank had a crack in at and it spilled when I filled up directly over the exhaust pipe. The tank was replaced with a new one. The old tank was left at the dealership.

Own a 2004 Corvette z06 with 66,000 miles. At about 63,000 started to smell gas fumes. Bought a new gas cap but still smelled fumes. Took it to a certified Corvette mechanic and found the leak to be the left fuel tank at the crossover pipe. He replaced both fuel tanks and cross over for around $1900. My brother also owned a 2004 Corvette with about the same mileage and had the same problem. He took his to a dealer and they replaced both fuel tanks and crossover for around $2700.

If you go the Corvette forum online you will see an ongoing discussion on 2004 Corvettes with fuel tank/crossover pipes venting fumes and or leaking. It seems limited to the 2004 model and the problem is cracking fuel tanks or bad crossover pipe seals that require tank replacement to repair. They are charging upwards of $2,400. 00 to repair this! since it vents raw fuel and or fumes into the air I feel this should be a recall for safety reasons besides the emission violation! this is a very common problem on this model and should be looked into before some ones car explodes!.

I have a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette with 79,000 miles on it. The factory service manual says the fuel filter never needs to be replaced. I developed a serious leak on the outlet connection on the filter. It happened after I shut off the engine and there was no more fuel pump pressure. Gas just poured out and ran down the side of the gas tank, some dripped on the exhaust pipe. The connection they use appears to be defective. I am a member of the Corvette forum and a few other people have had fuel pump leaks also. This is outrageous for a pressurized fuel system to leak like this. I was lucky the car didn't catch on fire or even explode. The gas tank appears to be made of some kind of plastic. I was wondering if there was some kind of recall on this vehicle regarding this fuel filter. I am in the process of replacing the fuel filter. The old part is available. There appears to be an o-ring inside the filter to provide a seal.

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Almost every time I fuel the vehicle gas shoots out of the filler neck when the pump stops. The first time , gas was gushing out and down the side of the car onto the ground because the pump did not stop. Luckily it did not catch fire. This is on a new 2008 Chevrolet Corvette z 06 ! it is very critical that I do not try to put in more gas when the pump stops or it shoots out of the filler neck. My 2001 Corvette z06 never had this problem. I hope this never results in a fire , I do not want to see my car burn. Thank you edward lipman.

In 2007 I was filling my car up with fuel. When I got home I noticed a leak on my garage floor. This happened only when I filled over half a tank. After finding a knowledgeable mechanic to handle this job, they removed the transaxle to expose the fuel tanks, we realized that it was a leak in the cracked connector of the left hand tank, where it joins with the crossover pipe. I had to order a new lh tank and a crossover pipe from the us and after huge expense and months without my car, we finally fixed the problem. Now it seems this is a common problem arising in the 04 Corvettes and needs to be addressed before a fuel fire fatality happens.

Check engine light warning. Right side fuel tank leaking.

While filling fuel tank fuel was leaking. While driving a security light will pop on sometimes. When pulling out seat belt it will retract and lock without releasing.

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