2004 Chevrolet Corvette: fuel pump failure

Filed Sep 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 21,300 miles · NY

Driving a 2004 chevrolet corvette at 65 MPH and engine shut down,luckily able to coast to side of highway without an accident. I had car towed to local chevrolet dealer-where vehicle was purchased 19 months prior) dealer stated that fuel pump inoperative and required replacement..the two fuel pumps( regular fuel pump and siphon fuel pump) located in fuel tanks ,were replaced and all tanks and muffler were re-installed.the fuel pumps were not operating ,so the fuel tanks were removed again, and a relay was found to be defective,fingers on relay were curled up and not allowing fuel pumps to run. The cost of replacing fuel pumps was charged to me at $2700,however the cost of replacing the relay and all parts removed to replace relay, was charged to chevrolet for a defective relay.the vehicle was picked up from dealer by me on 9/18/2014;then returned 9/19/2014 as gas vapors were detected by me inside vehicle and in my garage. Dealer currently has vehicle-9/21/2014...updated 10/22/14*bf updated 4/7/2015*js

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 23,312 miles · IL

Driving 65 MPH on interstate 90 wisconsin. Car just died,could not get to restart. 1 hour on the side the road. Cars flying inches from us. Police officer finally stoped and called tow truck and stayed behind us with lights on so we wouldnt get hit. To find out this is a common problem on low milage corvettes. Should be a recall because the chevy dealer in middelton wis didnt know what was wrong, it keeps on blowing the fuel pump fuse.they think,but not sure its the fuel pump. 2500.00 to fix. Corvette forum states this is a common problem. This is a safety issue I woulld think.

Filed Sep 15, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · VA

Vehicle cut off while driving @ approximately 25 MPH. Dash indicator read "check gauges". I was able to pull to the side of the road and found that the fuel pump fuse had failed. Tried another fuse, but it blew immediately. Vehicle was towed to local chevrolet dealer who has diagnosed problem as both fuel pumps have shorts causing the fuel pump fuse to blow. This is a very dangerous situation and needs to be investigated. It should be noted that after a day of sitting at the dealership, the fuel pump fuse was replaced and the vehicle then started enabling the dealer to diagnose the problem. Chevrolet zone rep was contacted, but refused to help. There is obviously an issue with the fuel pumps as the replacement fuel pumps from chevrolet have been redesigned. It should be noted that vehicle has only 18,316 miles.

Filed Sep 5, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · TX

Problem 1: gasoline smell with leak and ultimate failure of valve to transfer fuel from one tank to another. Occurred continually with fuel tank registering full to 3/4 tank then dropping to empty and vehicle appeared to be out of gas (would not run until fuel added to tank). Solution: took vehicle to chevrolet dealership for repairs. Repair invoice states: "replaced l/s gas tank and pump and sender and replaced r/s fuel pump and sender. Check fuel gauge and tanks found l/s fuel tank leaking at top of tank. Weld also found fuel level sensors open circuit and fuel system not transferring fuel from tank to tank. Retest after repairs. Ok" problem 2: A/C display lights do not illuminate and controls are difficult to see at night. Solution: took to chevrolet dealership for repairs. Repair invoice states: "controller has internal failure, replaced controller."

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Fuel system · 21,582 miles · CT

1. Traveling in high speed lane of freeway vehicle suddenly stopped running without any forewarning. 2. First and only time this occurred 3. Dealer replaced the in tank fuel pump.

Filed Jul 5, 2004 · Fuel system · 7,000 miles · FL

Smell gas odor outside the car, mostly on the driver side. Gas leaks found by the dealership on the driverside fuel tank, seal on the fuel pump, and the interconncting hoses for both tank. All parts replaced.

Filed Jun 17, 2004 · Fuel system · 1,341 miles · TX

I have a brand new 2004 corvette 1 1/2 months old with only 1341 miles on it. While driving home in rush hour dallas traffic on a very busy fast moving road, my engine died in the middle of the road. I could not restart the car & was in a very serious situation risking the possibility of being rear ended. Luckily a policeman came by and parked behind me to shield me from the traffic. If I had been on the freeway, I could have been killed. The gm dealer where I purchased the car (ray huffines chevrolet of plano) is acting like it is no big deal. They said it is the fuel pump & they will replace it when they can get a fuel pump and if it happens again, to bring it back. If it happens again & I would be on the freeway, I more than likely would not be alive to take the car back in. I drive 50+ miles a day to & from work mostly freeway driving. I feel the dealership is trying to put my life in jeopardy. I want my money back and out of this car. In researching, I have found that 127,000 2004 corvettes have been recalled for steering problems. I was never advised of this when I purchased this car or of any fuel pump issues. I have purchased a brand new car every 3 years for the last 20 years & I have never had a problem like this, especially with a brand new $50,000 car and I have owned 280zx, 300zx, rx7, supra, and lexus. I need help from gm or someone to resolve this.