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2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,061 miles

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Comments (Page 7 of 17)

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problem #219

Apr 042019

Corvette

  • 88,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consistent fuel smell coming from vehicle. Can no longer park the car in the garage in fear of starting a fire and burning the house down and potentially killing my family as it sits next to water heater. Gas smell comes from when vehicle is stationary in the garage and there are no visible leaks (spots or puddles underneath the car)

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #218

Mar 282019

Corvette

  • miles
The gas fumes leak into the cockpit and smell up the car so bad it makes you dizzy and smell up the entire garage, worse is the fact that 2 dealers in my area still have not figured out how to correct it, this is dangerous and needs a class act filed against manufacture.

- Limestone, TN, USA

problem #217

Mar 092019

Corvette

  • 79,000 miles
After I park my 2008 Corvette inside, there is a strong smell of gasoline. I understand it is probably from a fuel leak at the top of the fuel tank on the driver's side. I thought it was because I might have over filled the tank, but I do not "top off" the tank. Most recently, I filled the tank, then drove over 100 miles. The smell is still there. This could potentially be a major health/fire hazard.

- Canyon Lake, TX, USA

problem #216

Mar 112019

Corvette

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Notice a fuel leak smell coming from left-rear of vehicle when filling gas tank up more than 1/2 of full tank.

- Carson, CA, USA

problem #215

Aug 182018

Corvette 8-cyl

  • miles
Strong gas smell when car sits overnight in garage, no fuel on the ground, smell coming from left read by rear tire. A huge safety issue. This is a GM special coverage adjustment 15682, need help in getting it fixed at gms cost.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

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problem #214

Feb 172019

Corvette

  • 21,787 miles
Excessive fuel smells in and around car after filling...

- Freeland, WA, USA

problem #213

Jun 012017

Corvette

  • 15,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Leaking gas pump at the rear of the car while sitting in the garage with a half tank or more of fuel.

- Miramar, FL, USA

problem #212

Jan 152019

Corvette

  • 75,000 miles
Just noticed the smell of gasoline after fill up in my garage. Checked the Corvette fourm and this is a known issue in this vehicle and GM has been fixing the issue if the car is under 10 years old as a warranty sadly my car is now over 10 years old and only has 75,000 miles on it. I really think this should be a recall issue. I did schedule a service check to test the system and was quoted $900 to do a smoke test on the fuel system. It looks like GM has changed the plastic part that is cracking with a better plastic several time. I'm really worried about the car burning my home down and I'm keeping the fuel at half a tank.

- Cloverdale, CA, USA

problem #211

Jan 222019

Corvette

  • 81,000 miles
When I fill the gas tank more than halfway and drive it around I notice a gas smell entering the cabin. After parking it overnight the fuel smell in the cabin is overwhelming.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #210

Nov 212018

Corvette

  • miles
Very strong fuel smell when gas tank over half full explosion hazard

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #209

Dec 012018

Corvette

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I fill the tank I get a strong smell of fuel. My garage is attached to my townhouse ans the smell of fuel and be smelled throughout the garage and house.

- Signal Hill, CA, USA

problem #208

Sep 012017

Corvette

  • 50,000 miles
"takata recall" for some reason I have noticed when I go in my garage where my Corvette is parked there is a strong smell of gasoline and there are times when it's in a closed area I get the smell I have read that it's a common problems in these C

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #207

Nov 302018

Corvette

  • 34,000 miles
2008 Corvette with 34,000 miles has terrible, noxious fuel smell in cabin. The smell is so bad that I have to drive the car with the windows down and the ac on. I was informed that I had a fuel leak at the top of the car's left side fuel tank. When I'm parked in the garage the fuel smell becomes unbearable. Apparently the fuel leaks down the tank onto the exhaust pipe. Extreme dangerous conditions. The fuel vapors could be ignited by the water heater. Was informed that the repairs would be $5000. There are numerous similar complaints. GM has been ignoring the complaints. I assume that they are waiting for something serious to occur before they'll take action.

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #206

Dec 012018

Corvette

  • 21,000 miles
2008 Corvette with strong smell of gas fumes near gas tank when gas tank is more than half full. Seems to be a leak at the in tank fuel pump

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #205

Dec 102018

Corvette

  • 27,000 miles
The last two times that I filled up the car with fuel, there has been a strong odor of gasoline in the car that diminished as the gas tank emptied. The mechanic said there is gasoline leaking from the tank onto the under carriage of the car and that it a problem (defective parts) that GM is aware of. This clearly is a safety issue but no recall was ever issued, instead in July of 2016, I received a letter from GM stating that if I detected a fuel odor I should take the car in for repair at no charge. At that time there was no odor. The car is now over ten years old and only has 27,000 miles on it, but GM says that they have no responsibility to fix the problem. I am not sure how GM could get away with this, but in my opinion there should have been and there still should be a recall. Someone really dropped the ball on this.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #204

Dec 032018

Corvette

  • 35,000 miles
Fuel fumes/leakage after fill up and while vehicle sits in a garage for a few days on several occasions

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #203

Jun 102018

Corvette

  • 119,000 miles
Left side fuel tank still leaking after repair at Chevy dealer during summer 2018. Cracked fuel tank on top of left fuel tank. Dealer replaced sending unit which also was faulty.many other Corvette owners have this issue, Chevy claims wear and tear, fuel tank is plastic and not a moving part. After start up cabin reeks of fuel and so does surrounding area. I.e garage under childs bedroom. Many 2008 Corvette owners have complained or have seeked help of this issue, but Chevy only issued a 10 year 120K mile limited warranty. Chevy cobalts have a recall for faulty leaking fuel tanks Chevy are replacing them but not Chevy's flagship car. No incidents or accidents have happened, but its unsettling to know fuel is leaking on a hot exhaust and the smell of fuel in cabin while occupied and while stored in a garage after use.

- Grain Valley, MO, USA

problem #202

Jan 012018

Corvette

  • 31,000 miles
Fuel leak in tank area. Extreme fumes most noticed after filling

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #201

Oct 242018

Corvette

  • 83,000 miles
Takata recall fuel tank smell when full

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #200

Oct 212018

Corvette

  • 53,477 miles
After fill up there has been a continuous gas smell, the gas smell fills up the cabin

- Niceville, FL, USA

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