Fuel leak on 2004 chevrolet corvette. Strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. Tank leakage if filled for $20 or more of gasoline.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system complaints
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Strong odor of fuel inside and outside of my 2004 chevrolet corvette. Brought car to dealer and had to have fuel tank and crossover pipe replaced at cost of $2,200. The federal safety agency appears to be looking into recall of 2004 corvette fuel tanks.
Each time I filled the gas tank there is a gas odor. The passenger side tank on my 2004 corvette showed signs that gas had been leaking from the top. After driving a while the odor and leak stopped. Replacing the tank was the only way of correcting the problem and avoiding a fire.
I own a 2004 chevrolet corvette convertible and it has a strong fuel smell when I drive it - the smell emanates inside the vehicle.
Noticed puddle of fuel under car aft of driver door. Took to dealer who replaced crossover pipe which they said was cracked. Under original warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. While the vehicle was parked, the contacted noticed an unusually overpowering gasoline odor. The dealer performed a diagnostic and discovered that the left fuel tank was leaking but he was unable to determine the exact location of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised they would return his call later to determine if they would assist with repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 33,000.
Strong smell of fuel and occasional dripping of gas. I am on vacation in illinois from arizona and am now facing a $1500 bill just to get back home. I see gm doesn't care so maybe ford would like a vette.
The gas tank is leaking on my 2004 corvette.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. The fuel tank was leaking causing a small fire on the ground but there was no damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated there was a small crack in the fuel tank and it would need to be replaced, at his expense. There were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 06/21/10 *bf received pictures. Updated 09/27/10*jb updated 12/01/10. *lj gm provided 50% of the initial cost and later the other 50%. Updated 12/07/10
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) own a 2004 corvette that has been leaking fuel and vapors. Took it in for service and was told that I need a new fuel tank. We only have approx. 5200 miles. Currently being worked on at schumacher chevrolet 8 main st, little falls, nj 07424 973‑256‑1065. We told them we were going to write to you and to keep all the parts for investigation. Please look into to this for us. [xxx] *tr updated 06/24/10 *bf received photos. Updated 06/25/10.
Strong smell of gas whenever I fill up. Unable to locate any leaks right now. Strong gas odor will last until I drive for 50 miles or more.
Smell of fuel inside the house after parking my corvette in the attached garage about 3 hours after returning home. Upon investigating the source of the odor, discovered pool of gas dripping underneath car on the drivers side. Concerned gas could ignite from hot exhaust, spark, or discarded cigarette from some other motorist.
I just noticed the posting about the fuel leaks in 2004 corvettes. I have been noticing a strong fuel smell in my garage after driving my corvette. The smell subsides after a day or two, and no evidence of leaks can be seen under the car. Perhaps there should be a recall to have these checked out.
Fuel leak by left side fuel tank all the time[ steady drip] I have done nothing to repair problem at this time vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Purchases 2004 corvette. When I filled up gas tank, fuel odor was evident. The gas smell filled my garage and went into the house. I took to chevrolet dealer, who said that a smoke test showed a fuel leak near where the tank is located. A more detailed diagnosis would cost about $1000, and any work would be added to that.
Leaking fuel tank or fuel connector. Upon filling gas tank, gasoline leaked from fill connector or fuel tank, causing large spill on the ground, very fumy.
Our 2004 corvette with 27,630 miles suddenly began leaking gas fumes so severely in our garage that we were concerned we could have an explosion. We also could not sleep in our bedroom at the opposite end of our house due to the gas fumes. We had not hit anything or had anything unusual happen to our vehicle and we had a gm dealer in chandler, az determine there was no damage to the undercarriage of the car. The dealer determined that the driver's side gas tank had cracked near the top of the tank. We contacted gm customer support and after we waited a week, with the car at the dealer's lot, gm determined they would do nothing! They refused to either recall the corvette, admit there is a defect in their gas tanks or assist financially in replacing the gas tank. We then had the gm dealer replace the tank at a cost of $1,991. This price is after the dealer reduced the cost by giving us a 10% goodwill price reduction. Due to the serious safety defect in gm's gas tank and crossover system, we believe gm should immediately recall the 2004 corvettes as various other owners have reported that their driver side gas tank has cracked and leaked fuel and gas fumes. This is a safety recall and definite epa issue. The vehicle and our garage certainly could have exploded and the vehicle was undriveable while leaking fumes. It certainly could not have passed an emissions test. Is gm waiting for an explosion before they act?
I have a 2004 corvette coupe and I am having a gas smell or leak from my crossover connector on my gas tank. After reading many articles from other corvette owners I know that this is a serious problem and should be a recalled item. This is a safety hazard as the gas tank and leak comes right over my dual exhaust and could cause a fire.
Check engine light on - strong fuel odor interior and exterior - gas leaking under driver side on garage floor after fillup. Mileage 17,940. Certified corvette dealer mechanic remarked that seals were deemed flawed. Gm needs to issue safety and environmental recall and reimburse. Had to have fuel tank replaced - cost totaled $2,500.59! Please investigate this dangerous safety issue and force gm to recall and reimburse.
My 2004 corvette z06 leaked gasoline from the hose that interconnects both fuel tanks. The tanks and connector were replaced by extended warranty but they were replaced with one of similar identical design. After doing some research it seems like this was not a one case even m any 2004 owners report the same issue. Considering the risk of the problem a more appropriate redesign should be performed.
Strong smell of fuel inside the car and outside the car in the vicinity of the gas tanks.
Strong gasoline smell from drivers side passenger compartment upon gas fill.
2004 chevrolet corvette coupe leaking driver's side fuel tank. Started leaking about july 2009 after driving approximately 8300 original miles by original owner. Leak became worse over time and resulting in strong gasoline smell. Had dealer inspect the car, he determine that the fuel tank leaks at the crossover connection of the left tank. I was concerned about the fire hazard having the car in the garage where a gas fired waterheater is located. I had the car repaired by the chevy dealer on january 12, 2010, at a cost of $2083.-. The repair consisted of replacing the left fuel tank. I also noticed the car's mileage dropped from about 16mpg to less than 12mpg in city driving.
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.
Fuel leak in crossover pipe was discovered after strong fumes in car and gas leaking under car. This has happened on my car plus one other of the same model year and purchased at the same time..
Left side fuel tank leaking and dripping fuel on garage floor. Fuel appeared to be leaking from the top of the tank. Immediately took to chevy dealer service dept. And they later informed me the gas tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. Total costs $1768.00.
In late 2003 and the 2004 chevy corvette models went from a rubber crossover tube to a metal one. Something in the new system causes the fuel tank to crack near the connector or the seals to fail. This allows fuel and heavy vapors to leak and the vapors go right into the cabin. Needless to say this is a huge safety issue not to mention an emission problem.
Very strong gasoline smell when car is parked in garage. *tr updated 07/26/10.
Fuel smell when filling car with gas odor is also in car.
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.
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