1997 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems

Filed Apr 1, 2020 · Fuel system, Seats · 2,300 miles · MI

Driver seat electric fastening mounting wear is too defective and has to be replaces. It moves in and out , seat is moving back and forth in all positions. Gm refuses to recall their problem.

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · AZ

Filled gas tank..next day gas leaking with heavy gas fumes..moved car out of garage and parked in the street..

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Fuel system · 133,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet corvette. The contact smelled a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the gaskets around the fuel pump were loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 63,060 miles · NJ

The gas gauge in the 1997 corvette, as well as all other c5 corvettes built from 1997 through 2004, will suddenly fall to empty with no warning, even though there is fuel remaining. Driving on highways without the ability to quickly stop for fuel can cause a serious problem since the driver will not know if they are about to run out of fuel without warning. Chevrolet and gm have known about this problem for many, many years and refuse to fix it without expensive repairs that could cost as much as $1800 with no assurance that the problem will be corrected. I believe this entire range of vehicles should be recalled to correct this serious safety defect.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · TX

Fuel leaking from the gas tank along with strong odor of gas. I purchased this vehicle in feb 2010 I do see a recall for other corvettes same year, but different VIN#'s. I am concerned there are more vehicles with the same problem that the gm has not looked at . This car was made in the same plant as the others and my car has other recalls that have been taken care that were from that plant bowling green plant code 5. I am certain that those VIN #'s are not the only vehicles with this problem.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 31,000 miles · CA

Consumer's vehicle having the same problems a mentioned in recall 97v105000 concerning sending unit. Dealership will not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included. *ak there was gas leaking from the top of the tank. There was no evidence of hose failure. *jb

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · 62,782 miles · TX · crash

Reimbursement of repair expenses for brake failure.*mr accident occurred.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Fuel system · 41,106 miles · CA

The right tank fuel sending unit and gasket failed and leaked fuel which caused fuel to enter the cabin of the vehicle.

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · Fuel system · SC

The fuel tank is leaking gasoline. Please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Fuel system, Locks · MD

Fuel pump loud high pitch hum behind driver seat mentioned to service 3 times since new. Rear hatch pops open while in park very often,2 times while park security threat. Steering column has just started to lock up in park-3 times. Seat belts replaced at 700 miles or so due to not retracting...still lock up while trying to bend forward to view other drivers,ie; off ramps/yields/parking lots. Safety problem at high speeds. Paint flaking off mufflers since new- very unsightly for shows,yellowing door handles at locks on white car,water drips into rear hatch when opened. Leather seat is wearing too soon on passenger side/wrinkles in leather. Abs failed, 2 times locked up. Keyless remote will not keep memory and the ashtray is too small and driver could have accident trying to find it behind the shift handle. !) eded by itself. *ak ref. In ea02-031