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: gas smell in the cabin
36 of the 365 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 51,000
- 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
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!
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 started to leak from passenger side gas tank and fuel smell in cabin
After filling the gas tank and driving home there is a very strong smell of gasoline in my garage. I think the fuel is leaking out when the fuel tank is full.
I'm noticing a gas smell inside my car and near the rear wheel well. I notice this smell when the car is stationary.
Fuel gas fumes from left rear wheel opening and inside when vehicle is stationary. Had fuel sending unit in gas tank replaced and new gas cap but did not solve the problem. Dangerous gas fumes !! Fumes stronger when weather is hot.
Gas smell in car and garage after filling car up. Didn't notice smell until car filled with gas. Also noticed small gas spot near passenger side back tire
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette?
36 of 365 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (10%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Headlights 62Won't shift 14Airbag light 12Engine failure 9Fuel leak 9Stalling 6Pulling 6Grinding brakes 5Fuel pump 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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