I noticed a fuel smell in my garage from my car. I took it to a mechanic and he found that the tank was leaking as described in gm service bulletin 10150 in the connection of the crossover between the tanks. The car has 56000 miles on it. This is a known defect caused by the use of improperly mixed adhesive in the connector. I called the number on the service bulletin and gm said they would not cover the fix on this known defect because the arbitrary time they created for repair on this had lapsed.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system complaints
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This request involves a safety bulletin [#0400c6], dated 2/8/2006 relating to the electronic column lock (ecl) for approximately 96% of all 220,000+ c-5 generation corvettes. 2004 was the last year of production for the c-5 generation. Total production in 2004 is estimated to have been about 35,000: out of this, 20,861 vehicles were covered by the above service bulletin, but as mine was assembled after VIN #45120862 until assembly began for the 2005 model year (c-6 generation), my VIN number was not included on page 2 of the bulletin. Prior to the steering column on my car locking on 6/28/2016 I had not been made aware that this perilous condition existed. Gm has indicated that it will not provide any funds to offset the cost of repairing this fault because it was not included on any service bulletin. I believe that service bulletin #04006c was intended for (or should apply to) the entire c-5 production -- unless there is some reasonable explanation as to why my vehicle has been excluded (such as a different ecl configuration was used, etc.) in either event, I feel the company should honor my request for a full reimbursement for funds expended to replace the faulty ecl. I have written a letter to gm explaining the facts surrounding this request and have attached a copy of that letter for your review.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel was leaking from under the vehicle. The contact mentioned that there was no fuel odor or leakage when driving the vehicle. The failure only occurred when the vehicle was being driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the filler neck needed to be replaced. No repairs was made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 19,000.
The top of the left fuel tank is cracked and leaking fuel. This is a known problem for 2004 model corvette's and cadillac xlr's. Gm refused to do a "recall" on this problem although it is very dangerous and could result in fire or death of the occupants.
2004 corvette - fuel leak at crossover tube. Cracked fuel tank. Tank leaks when fueled. Strong odor of fuel in driver compartment. Fuel leak on ground at service station. This is a known defect and gm should be required to repair this defect. Has the federal safety agency made any effort to require gm to repair or recall these cars? If not, why?
Summary: in its june 30, 2010 response to odi's information request letter, general motors (gm) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the "hot-plate" weld joint of the connector to the tank.the root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.gm also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately october 22, 2003 through march 19, 2004.gm does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims.on august 13, 2010, gm issued a "special coverage adjustment" to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr vehicles.vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment.(see file for, service bulletin 10150: special coverage adjustment-fuel tank quick connector leak).the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. Http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/cars/problems/defect/results.cfm?action_number=pe10015&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true
Since purchasing the vehicle used in 2005, I always smelled gasoline fumes after a fill up. I always attributed it to spillage and the fact that the filler tube was about a foot from my head. This year the fumes began to persist, regardless of the quantity of gas in the tank. After returning from a 3 week vacation in july, we were greeted by overpowering gasoline fumes when we opened our garage. I am certain that the fumes were concentrated enough to start a fire, had there been a spark from a light switch or some other igniter. After ventilating the garage I searched for the source and for the first time saw a small gasoline leak on the floor of the garage under my 2004 corvette. I immediately searched online and found that hundreds of complaints for a similar problem had been addressed by the federal safety agency and chevrolet, so I took it to my dealer, who verified I had the same problem and they replaced the left fuel tank and crossover pipe. The cost for parts, labor and tax was $3,676 and the dealer says that the repair for this known manufacturing defect is outside the extended warranty that chevrolet agreed to, as noted in the federal safety agency action #: pe10015. I never received notification of the problem in 2010 or I would have had chevrolet service check the vehicle for the problem at that time. I am currently in the process of contacting chevrolet customer service, seeking reimbursement of all costs associated with this repair.
After a recent fill up, I smelled fuel in my garage after parking my 2004 chevrolet corvette for several hours. I checked online, and discovered that my car falls within the VIN range for the special coverage adjustment (#10150) issued in 2010. I took the car to a local chevrolet dealership where it was diagnosed as a cracked fuel tank at the quick connector. Unfortunately, the 10-year limit has expired. My vehicle has just over 40,000 miles so the 100,000 mile limit hasn't been reached. The chevrolet dealership won't replace it because the time limit is up. So far, general motors hasn't offered to replace it either. They'll only contact the dealer to attempt to work out a more favorable deal. The quote I received for repair was $3,472. This is an extremely serious safety issue and a known defect, but gm will not address it properly. They'll offer free replacement to other vehicles with fuel leaks (06-09 cobalts) regardless of mileage or time, but not their flagship automobile. I would like the federal safety agency to reexamine this very dangerous situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel when the tank was full. The dealer diagnosed that the driver side fuel tank connector was leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,500. *bf updated 10/17/2017
2004 chevy z06 corvette has a fuel leak on top of the driver side above the fuel tank coming from the cross over tube. The plastic coupler has o-ring that I thinks has failed. I jacked the car up on my own took a bore scope up the coupler and it was cover in fuel. This vehicle has no trouble codes in the computer system. I used a snap-on modis scan tool to do a full sweep of the vehicle. The mil is not on, I think there should a evap light saying that hydrocarbons are escaping from the fuel system. Looking on line there is a lot of complains about c5 corvette having this issue. Therefore being an automotive repair technician servicing cars for a living I feel action should be taking for the safety of the consumer, and the environment know that fuel vapors are escaping into the atmosphere. Plus with fuel leaking around the gas tank and the exhaust system running an inch and half away from it there is a potential of having a fire happen to someone valuable corvette. The was a fuel odor long before the fuel cross over tube starting leak. At that point the gas cap on my car had fail to I replace that the fuel cap fuel smell went away. Using my snap -on modis, I was able to test the evap system and purge it with any trouble codes on or mil light being on or any issues what so ever. With the gas cap failing there should have been a po440 code stating a large evap failure code. In this case there was nothing I call my local general motors dealership they said, there should be a code to loose gas cap. I said, there was nothing and dealership was shocked. I thank you for taking the time to read my complain and hope appropriate actions to render is issue on c5 model corvette.
Engine light came on, took to mechanic, fuel vapor/fuel leak identified, smoke test performed, source appears to be tank/tank straps.
I fill up the fuel tank. Got home and smelled gas real bad. Leaking under left tank. I called dealership.they will not do anything. They said to call gm. I called they will not do nothing. I have own gm all my life . I will not buy a gm no more, thanks
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
Since buying this car at auction. I noticed a fuel smell coming from left rear wheels. I have asked the dealership if there were any recalls or specials announcements dealing with car and was told no. After reading the corvette forum and finding there was a repair for the fuel tank. Now my car is out of the coverage time frame and mileage however with the tank being defective shouldn't they at least cover the tank. Or what was the agreement between the federal safety agency and chevrolet.
I filled my tank today with no over flow of gas. I got in my vehicle and started the car. I now have a very strong gasoline smell. It is all throughout the cabin and make gas appears to be running out faster than normal. I park in a garage which has a gas water heater in it. I am very concerned that the house could catch on fire if the leak gets stronger.
Leaking gas. Mechanic says gas tank is leaking needs replaced. Seems to be a problem with this car yet there is no recall?
Noticed gas leaking on ground after refueling the car....I don't drive the car much and since then there is always a strong smell of gas. The car now has 39850 miles on it and the smell is getting worse.
When I was filling up my car at a gas station I noticed a rather strong smell of gas. I looked under the car to see that it was leaking fuel. I finished the car trip and took it to the dealer. They said the gas tank was leaking and needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated the fuel was leaking from the fuel tank due to a fracture on the inside. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who confirmed the crack in the tank and that the leak was coming from the filler neck. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 105,500.
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.
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.
Fuel leak. I identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the "hot-plate" weld joint of the connector to the tank. The root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.
Strong gas fume's when tank is half full.
Drivers side gas tank has a leak nita's has open investigation on this complaint.
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.
I have recently been told by representatives of young chevy dealership in dallas, texas that I have a gasoline fuel leak at the connector of the two gas tanks. In my opinion this is a "life-safety" issue that must be addressed by general motors (gm) immediately. I love my 2004 corvette and plan on continuing to drive it daily until it is properly "fixed" at no cost to me, or I die driving it because it was an unsafe condition caused by gm and not addressed within a total recall of the defective assembly. I will gladly join a class-action lawsuit for this un-safe condition created by gm.
I own a 2004 chevrolet corvette. While the vehicle was parked in the garage I smelled a strong fuel odor. I checked and he replaced the gasoline cap, and noticed a gas puddle on the ground washed the vehicle but could still smell fuel. The vehicle was taken to a chevrolet mechanic who diagnosed the failure and confirmed that the fuel tank pipe connectors were defective. The fuel tank connectors could not be replaced; therefore, the fuel tank had to be replaced. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure mileage was 35,400 and the current mileage was 35,400. The chevrolet dealer diagnosed the following issues: needs left side fuel tank and sending unit $3,887.50, rear brakes pads and rotors $517.50, front brakes pads and rotors $482.50, brake flush $165.00, induction and injector services $350.00. Service rear posi diff. $165.00. Currently I am a cancer patient and due to medical cost I am unable to afford the repairs. This vehicle is the only mode of transportation that I have.any assistance that you could afford me would be greatly appreciated shouldn't the issues be a recall/safety issue. Thanks in advance..r. Thomas
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!
Smell of gas noticeable when car just sitting in garage. Service engine light also came on. Vehicle brought in for service and found to have right fuel tank leak. (of importance was the fact we had the left gas tank replaced about a year before this event at which time I thought it was just a freak occurrence until it happened again)
Strong gas smell behind driver's seat.
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