2009 Chevrolet Corvette: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Fuel system · AL

Fuel leak issue. I have a fuel leak coming from a faulty fuel pump on the driver'side. Very dangerous. Leaking down on side of tank. Could possibly leak down onto exhaust.GM said there was nothing they could do. I have taken it to Landers Mclarty Chevrolet in Huntsville, AL for replacement. Cost is $1963.02. There should have been a recall instead of a special advisory since they admitted it was a faulty plastic that causes the problem.

Filed Jul 21, 2023 · Fuel system · WI

The vehicle in question was 14 years old with 20,950 original miles on it. This safety issue was the direct result of a faulty part from the factory [leaking fuel pump flange assembly] that manifested itself in a very strong fuel smell, both in the vehicle while driving, as well as in my garage. It was caused by raw gasoline leaking out of the primary fuel pump that was cracked and leaked out of the fitting on the top of the fuel tank. [NOTE: GM had previously acknowledged the problem in a service advisory bulletin on Jan 17, 2017 #N150682 but was not subject to a recall]. I believe this problem should have resulted in a recall, not just a Service Advisory Bulletin. This vehicle could have very easily caught fire, while driving down the highway or idling in traffic; not to mention the fact that a buildup of gasoline fumes in the confined space of a garage could have caused an explosion and / or fire. Either or both situations could have resulted in loss of life to the driver, passengers or other innocent bystanders as well as the destruction of property. There were no warning messages on the Driver Information System of the car.

Filed Mar 22, 2023 · Fuel system · NE

Leaking fuel around defective fuel pump. Serious fire/fume hazard.

Filed Feb 16, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Fuel pump / Fuel tank Cracks due to bad plastic use by GM

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Fuel system · MD

Leaking fuel from faulty gas tank/fuel pump

Filed Jan 28, 2022 · Fuel system · FL

Gas is leaking/spraying from a defective high pressure fitting on top of left side fuel tank fuel pump. My garage was full of gas fumes and a strong odor was seeping into my home. Car had to be removed from garage for fear of explosion. This is a known and very common problem with C6 Corvette fuel pumps. GM will only fix if less than 10 years old and less than 120,000 miles. Dealer first said my car would be covered and not to worry, but after disassembling and confirming this common issue, they then tell me I'm not covered and must pay out of pocket. My car is in pieces and they are waiting for a back ordered pump. My car has 45000 miles but is more than 10 years old so I must now pay $2,700. to correct a potentially deadly and well documented fuel system defect. Why is there no recall for this extremely hazardous defect?

Filed Dec 26, 2021 · Fuel system · FL

A strong fuel odor persists around the driver's side fuel tank/fuel filler neck. This odor is stronger when the tank exceeds 5/8ths full. A Special Coverage Adjustment was issued by Chevrolet, ref #N150682, GWM #2015682 in January 2017 which extended the factory warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles. I purchased this vehicle in July 2020 which exceeds that extended warranty. The fuel odor is a major problem as the vehicle is parked inside a closed garage and the vapors are strong enough to enter the house. Also the fuel odor is present inside the cabin as the vehicle is being driven. Chevrolet has not issued a recall on the dangerous problem and is unwilling to work with me on what will end up being an extremely expensive repair. Their best estimate is that the plastic OEM fitting on the downstream side of the fuel pump has a minor fracture causing fuel to spew out on top of the fuel tank where it eventually evaporates, leaving no evidence of fuel leaks under the car. This problem has been acknowledged by GM as the factory warranty was extended to cover repairs of a known factory issue causing the fuel leaks.

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Fuel system · 39,894 miles · OK

Fuel leaking rear drivers side possible fuel pump asked about recall was told it was not a recall item then found multiple complaints of the same issue and same model car has less than 40,000 miles.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · LA

After filling the gas tank there is a strong gas smell present. Once the gas level is below half tank, the odor is gone. Online research points to the crossover tube, fuel pump, evap system etc

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Fuel system · 45,383 miles · TX

Fuel leaking from around fuel tank. Possibly from fuel pump area. Strong gas smell fills garage over night. Gas can also be smelt inside of the car while driving. This happens regardless of the amount of fuel in the gas tank, but is more noticeable when tank is 1/2 or more full.

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · TX

Fuel pump stop working 5 years ago. And I never got it fix cost is high. Well when I went in to have it fix this year 2017. I was told there is good news. There is a recall on the fuel pumps, but then next day. I was told my vehicle has to many miles. I never was sent a letter or new about this. It is not right. I need new fuel pumps. Will you please take off the mile limit. And allow us or me to get my car fix

Filed Nov 24, 2016 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · NM

Read about fuel smell- ie crack plastic connector of fuel pump. I am really concerned of parking in garage with pilot lights of gas heaters. Also did not get notice on emission (cat. Converter replacement).