2007 Chevrolet Corvette: fuel pump failure

Filed May 19, 2025 · Fuel system · CO

There was a strong fuel smell after the last 2 times I drove it. I took it to the shop and they tell me the evap canister was saturated and the fuel pump had small cracks in it likely seeping when the car heats up. I am having the fuel pump replaced, the evap canister and several seals/hoses in hopes it won't leak again.

Filed Apr 28, 2024 · Fuel system · FL

Fuel pump had hairline cacks on top. Gas leak under pressure. Strong fumes while in garage. Gas leaks down on exhaust pipes

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

There is a fuel leak most likely coming from the fuel pump or gasket from within the 2 gas tanks. Gas fumes are building up in my garage causing a horrible smell. Very dangerous please do something about this. Chevrolet has no recalls for this common problems.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Fuel system · 30,360 miles · AZ

Recently, 03/01/2021, filling gas tank to over 1/2 full on my parked 2007 c6 corvette, with 30,360 miles, parked vehicle caused strong interior gas odor. On further investigation and communication with gm, I was informed fuel pump was a known issue. The fuel pump was then redesigned to solve this issue; however, replacement of faulty fuel pump was only given a warranty extension instead of recall. Consequently, I was never given a notice of the dangerous condition that existed in my vehicle, which is now beyond that extended warranty period for specific parts; and, as an owner, I was never noticed of this known issue because it is not required unless it is a recall. Apparently the car has two tanks that are shared. When over 1/2 filled, gasoline can leak and puddle on top of the tanks. When moving, the gasoline can then leak down on the hot exhaust and cause a fire. I am now fearful of driving my car due to the gasoline vapors, and was advised by van chevrolet to have the car towed for repair, as this issue could cause a fire or explosion, or the fumes could cause the driver to pass out and have an accident. The cost of this repair is over $2300-$2500! I would have had it repaired if it were a recall because I would have been notified of the hazard. Car was parked when I first noticed the problem and have not driven it since. The risk of a fire, explosion, or accident is too great until it is repaired! Gm assigned case# [xxx], but is currently informing that it is no longer covered. Since no notification was given to owners, owners were not aware of the issue until too late, saving gm millions of dollars, as they would have been responsible for replacing large numbers of the faulty fuel pump had a recall been issued which requires registering recalls with the gm dealers, and notifying the owners.*dt*jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

Filed Jan 9, 2021 · Fuel system · 129,000 miles · MI

The fuel pump is leaking due to a defective design

Filed Oct 24, 2020 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · WI

Gas leak and smell from top of drivers side gas tank with car above half full replaced sending unit and fuel pump canister

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Fuel system · 39,000 miles · TX

Due to use of plastics that tend to crack, am now experiencing issues with fuel pump on driver's side. Driving continues to produce gas smell. Extremely complicated fix that requires dropping gas tank and possibly transmission to reach fuel pump.

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 Jun 1, 2020 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CO

Service b. : 15682 gas smell; dealer telling me requires left fuel pump and crossover pipe and they will not pay for. This should be a recall as its very dangerous. I never got anything from chevy regarding this issue. Have had smell issues for years. Have barely driven in 2.5 years because of issue.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Fuel system · FL

Horrible fuel smell coming from cockpit. Obvious recall needed on fuel pump plastics!!!

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Fuel system · 58,999 miles · FL

After having all the fluids changed at my chevrolet dealer, which included a transmission flush and differential service (which happen to be right by the fuel tanks) a strong fuel smell was evident when parked in garage. Took vehicle back to dealer who determined spider cracking at fuel output elbow on top of fuel pump causing fuel leak when fuel pump on. Replaced fuel pump and crossover feed lines. $1720.00

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Fuel system · TX

I have a strong smell of gasoline in and around mu 2007 corvette c6. It is caused by a defective plastic fuel pump where the fuel line exits the top of the pump on the outside of the fuel tank. It always cracks and leaks fuel. This happens to all factory installed original c6 fuel pumps. The gm replacement pump is manufactured with a different type of plastic and is not suppose to crack. My 2007 corvette has approx. 44,000 miles and has this extremely dangerous and life threaten issue. And may even burn down my garage also. Why has this pump not been recalled by gm? Are you waiting until enough lives and property is lost???