2006 Corvette convertible. Has a strong gas smell after filling up. I understand this is a common problem, but Chevrolet will not acknowledge it. The gas can drip down on the hot exhaust system, and start a fire, burning down our house, or out on the road with us in it! Please help us get this deadly problem resolved, with little expense heaped upon us. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems
50 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 51,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2006 Chevrolet Corvette owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Strong fuel smell coming from the vehicle after fueling filling.
Vehicle is leaving a strong gas order inside and around the vehicle. This issue is currently awaiting to be inspected but for the meantime, it’s parked inside a garage where it completely fills the area with said odor. This is particularly unsafe due to our water heater also being located in this section of the house. Gas smell first appeared about a month ago and had consistently releasing these vapors. I’ve seen that GM has released a service bulletin for a short period of time but hasn’t officially recalled the fuel issue (faulty fuel system).
Strong smell of fuel after driven with more than 1/2 tank of fuel.
Fuel leaks from drivers side fuel tank. I see fuel tracks down side of tank, so conclude fuel is leaking from top of tank or from fuel pump. Fuel components are plastic, and now 17 years old, so they are probably cracked from age. I have strong smell of fuel in my garage, and puddle of fuel under drivers side tank. This is a safety hazard and must be fixed. I am aware of a number of other C6 Corvette owners with identical problems. GM must fix!
Car is now leaking fuel from driver's side gas tank. This is a known problem with GM and I do not understand how this is not a safety recall as the exhaust is inches away from the tank. The problem has been documented online by many owners. Is NHSTA waiting for someone to die in a fire before forcing GM to recall these cars. This is ridiculous. My car has only 41K miles. This should not be allowed by such a large American Corporation
I recently purchased the car. I am noticing a strong smell of fuel from the rear driver's side. It is random. No leak on my garage floor. Reading forums and it has been an issue with other corvettes. Concerned as it could be a safety issue.
Strong gas fumes from the driver's side rear quarter panel. So strong that I need to keep my garage door partially open.
Fuel leaking from driver side fuel tank running down the side and dripping off safety shield
Fuel started to leak from passenger side gas tank and fuel smell in cabin
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 50 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Corvette have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Corvette model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2008 (374 complaints), 2004 (148 complaints) and 2007 (117 complaints).
Other 2006 Chevrolet Corvette problems
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