Strong Fuel smell near the fuel filler when car is parked in the garage.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette: gas smell in the cabin
66 of the 217 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 66
- of this car's complaints
- 30%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,083
- typical mileage
- 36,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the odor of gasoline was detected by the contact and his wife. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline was strongest in the cabin after refueling the vehicle to a full tank. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that a cross fill tube needed to be installed. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was again detected while driving at various speeds. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: PE10015 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Purchased the vehicle in 2015. That same purchased date I filled the vehicle with fuel. The following day my garage was totally covered with gas fumes. No tech could find the problem. On Feb 22 2023 while filling up, gas was pouring out the bottom left side . This is very dangerous. Come to find out that many others have had the same problem. There is a manufacturer defect of the gas tank housing tube . I cannot drive the vehicle because it’s to dangerous and to costly to repair.
Drivers side fuel tank/system leak Leaking fuel in this area can/will result in a catastrophic fire which could lead to injury or death The problem just occurred but is a common problem for this generation Z06 Corvette The odd thing is no warning light, check engine light or messages displayed, just the smell of fuel and 18 inch puddle on the floor beneath the drivers side fuel tank. The fuel level according to the gauge is 1/2 tank.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank crossover pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the issue to an unknown manufacturer’s recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Gas smell coming from rear of car after driving. No visible leaks, but leaking fuel vapor.
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.
Strong fuel smell after filling the gas tank. Goes away once tank is less than 1/2 full as read by the gauge.
After filling the gas tank strong gas smell coming from fill area but no visible fuel leak the gas smell does not go away after days and many miles driven.
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 .
Put 15 gallons of gas into tank, immediately noticed gas smell inside car and outside, drove approximately 10 miles and smell increased. Stopped car and immediately saw gas dripping in front of left rear tire and forming a puddle, stopped dripping after 5 minutes or so. Drove to home and let sit until morning, had car towed to chevrolet dealer that morning. Told by dealer that gas tank is cracked and crossover pipe is defective. Repairs to be near $3000.
Gasoline smell
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
66 of 217 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (30%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
How much does it cost to fix gas smell in the cabin on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,083 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Fuel leak 66Steering lock-up 9Check engine light 8Fuel pump 7Engine failure 6Fuel gauge 6
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