My vehicle is covered by GM Special Warranty 17469 which relates to cracks and fuel leaks at the primary fuel pump module flange. It caught fire while driving at a high performance driver’s education event at Barber Motorsports Park and was denied coverage due to it having modifications. GM case number 9-15085163081. There were no warning messages displayed at any time during the incident. GM had the vehicle inspected by a “neutral” third party which turned out to be a retired GM service center instructor. None of the modifications on the vehicle affect the fuel pump module flange. This is in violation of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. The basic facts regarding the incident are as follows: the fire was a fuel fire, the vehicle had normal fuel pressure until I shut the engine off 2 minutes into the incident, the fuel line fittings are melted in the normal seated position, the fuel tank flange is cracked and fire damaged, the most significant fire damage is at the top of the driver’s side fuel tank (the location of the warrantied and currently cracked flange), the fire was not from any of the pressurized fuel lines. I have video from the vehicle of the incident prior to engine shutdown, pictures during and after the incident of all affected areas and components, and data logs of all vehicle parameters up to engine shutdown. These facts point strongly to the initial source of the fuel fire coming from the affected flange at the top of the driver’s side fuel tank. It is completely unacceptable that GM issued an extended warranty (and then denies coverage) for this known fire hazard vs issuing a recall. This is extremely unsafe and will lead to a loss of life if not corrected.
2016 Chevrolet Corvette: fuel leak
8 of the 105 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 2,800
- recalls
- 0
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
I want to know why this gas leaking at the fuel pump is not a mandatory recall?https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/knowledgebase/file.php?id=143
This issue is very serious. Fuel leaks out the top of the tanks, and will then drip down the back side. It happens whether running or not.
Gas leak when the tank is filled.
2nd gas leak to 2016 z51 corvette with 1800 miles. Dealer replace gas tank because of a gas leak. The odometer registered about 1300 miles. About 500 miles later (1,800 miles on the odometer) the car once again experienced a gas leak at the tank. This is a dangerous situation since the gas could leak upon the hot tailpipe or muffler. Replacing the gas tank is a major endeavor requiring the complete disassemble of the rear drivetrain.
Strong fuel leak smell when parked in the garage
Fuel leak in the area of the fuel tanks
Second 2016 corvette, first one gm took back. Now second corvette with same issue. Gas leaking from under car!
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No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
8 of 105 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette (8%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
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