2007 Chevrolet Corvette: wrong fuel gauge reading

7 of the 341 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette describe wrong fuel gauge reading.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 60,100
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year

2015
2
2013
2
2012
1
2011
5
2010
1
2009
4
2008
22
2007
7
2006
3
2005
1
2004
6
2003
1
2002
4
2001
8
2000
9
1999
4
1998
2
1997
2
1995
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Fuel system · AZ

I recently purchased my 2007 c6 corvette used. I did not notice anything until I started my drive home which was a 200 mile drive. the gas gauge was reading 1/4 tank of gas and dropped to empty. We stopped in at the gas station and filled the tank but once we did the gauge continued to read empty and a light displayed on the dash stating service fuel system. We continued to drive on our way home and we noticed a strong fuel odor inside the cabin of the car and distinctively from the driver side of the vehicle. I got the car home and noticed a few small drips in the garage that quickly evaporated. To the best of my knowldge I suspected that it was fuel. for the next week or so we did not drive the car but the garage smelled strongly of fuel. I parked it out side and the fuel smell in the garage went away. Odly after filling the tank a few more times the gauge began working again and the service fuel system message went away. It eventually showed an empty tank and then full again. I went to visit my local gm dealer to see if any recalls had been placed on my car over the years and they told me that there are no active recalls. However in my sear accross the forums I found gm bulletin 15682 (primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leaks) for my 2007 corvette. This bulletin was released in july 2016. perfectly matching the issue I am experiencing and was advised my member of many of the forums to file a concern with the federal safety agency. I have not yet had it inspected by the dealership because they want $1500.00 to inspect and repair because of the need to drop the drive train for proper access. I Would appreciate any assistance with this issue. I am scared to drive my care due to a fire related accident and it is my primary means of transportation.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Body · 65,000 miles · MD

Fuel pools on top of fuel tank when you fill up. Strong order of gasoline until fuel level lows in tank. Vapors enters in the interior of car. This happen with each fill up.

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,100 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet corvette. The contact initially smelled an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The contact also noticed spots around his left rear tire in his driveway. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump, and the fuel pump was replaced. Since the repair, the contact stated that his fuel gauge had become defective and would give false readings. The contact spoke with burns chevrolet of gaffney (101 peachoid rd, gaffney, sc 29341) where he attempted to purchase a fuel pump but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The fuel gauge had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,100.

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 7,000 miles · NM

My fuel gauge does not work and hasn't for quite some time. I purchased the car brand new. It is several years old now, but it only has 10,000 miles. This problem presented much sooner than this mileage. I am told it is the re-sending units in the gas tanks. Ironic part and frustrating point is that I had another corvette, the model before this one -c5. It had the same exact problem! I'm positive that other owners are affected. I cannot get the warranty to cover the repair as it expired due to the age of the vehicle. I'm worried about these defective sensors causing a fuel fire or other serious problems. Regardless, the sensors are a defective design.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet corvette. While driving various speeds, a strong odor of fuel was detected inside the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. Even when there was fuel in the vehicle, the fuel gauge indicator showed that the vehicle was empty. In addition, the fuel indicator was illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred periodically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · CA

Fuel gauge does not work. Original problem was in 2009 when the vehicle lost power on the freeway. Fuel gauge indicated fuel in the tank, but it was empty. Had vehicle towed and refueled. From that time to the present, fuel gauge has never been accurate. Since 2013, the fuel gauge no longer works at all.

Filed Jul 26, 2013 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 25,000 miles · TX

Gas gauge is showing erratic levels and then shows empty when there is in fact fuel in the tank,...works erratically and then stops working after more than 1/2 tank of gas has been used, if level of gas tank is below 1/2,...gas gauge shows no gas/empty,... This causes driver to not know how much gas is left in tank and so causes a very, very dangerous situation when traveling on highway at highway speeds, when traveling on george bush tollway here in plano texas USA, my car engine died completely causing me to drive to side with no power in heavy rush hour traffic. This is unacceptable and is a known issue with the fuel sending unit/ fuel sensors in the gas tanks of numerous corvettes for years 2005-2007. The cost to replace this defective sensor due to it being in the gas tank is >$1500 at dealer. Unacceptable.