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fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,683 miles

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #39

Feb 142023

Corvette

  • miles

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

The car has yet to be inspected by a dealer. However, there is a strong odor of fuel, in the garage by the driver side of the vehicle. This has occurred on multiple occasions even when tank not at full capacity. Upon investigation, it appears as if it is similar to a reported problem with the fuel pump from multiple Corvette owners with similar make and model. Significant concern of potential fires and/or explosion around small children in the household.

- Gahanna, OH, USA

problem #38

Nov 282022

Corvette

  • miles
The Primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leak. Yes, it's available for inspection upon request. It's sitting at Auto Nation Chevrolet 3215 South Auto Way Gilbert since November 28, 2022. They said they're waiting for the cross over fuel line part # 10337583. Fuel leaks where the fuel pump goes into the left gas tank and can cause an explosion. Also, I had extreme fuel vapors in my garage that could have caused my house to catch fire too. No warning lamps. I filed a case with GM #9-933208951. Based on my research its recall #15682. When I phone GM they tell me my case has been transferred to another department. The latest is James at 1 866 790 5600 ext 591-0336.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #37

Sep 012022

Corvette 8-cyl

  • miles
My car with only 17,000 is generating a very strong gas smell, which completely fills my garage. I've read old notices that preferred to this problem and saw there was many reports in the past from your organization about this problem, that now have all been pulled. As any Corvette forms on line reflects, as it is a continuous problem. I now am keeping mine outside, because of the strong odor. There isn't a gas leak per a Chevrolet dealer and I can't afford the $1,000 in additional labor, their estimate to attempt to figure out. Please assist us (the thousands of other owners effecting 2007 -in 2013). Please help thank you very much on advance, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- North Charleston , SC, USA

problem #36

Oct 022022

Corvette

  • miles

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

The vehicle fills my garage with strong gasoline vapors when enclosed. I have to leave it parked outside to clear the odor from my garage. There is a leak somewhere. I have been informed and subsequently read that it is a known problem by GM Chevrolet Corp. I cannot locate an issued recall for this widely known problem with C6 Corvettes

- Dallas , TX, USA

problem #35

Mar 122022

Corvette

  • miles
I have just recently purchased this 2013 Corvette grand sport. I'm come out into my garage this morning March 12th 2022 and there is a trail of fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the car. Doing a quick online search I have found that this is a common problem on these cars. There is there is a plastic fitting on top of the fuel pump or the fuel tank itself is commonly known to develop a crack. This is an exceptionally dangerous situation as the fuel tank is very close to the hot exhaust when driving. Please advise as to any recourse I may have with GM or any Chevrolet dealership. This is a 2013 corvette with only 46000 miles.

- Akron, OH, USA

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problem #34

Sep 112021

Corvette

  • miles
Car has a constant smell of gasoline coming from it, appears to be leaking from the top of the fuel tank located on the drivers side of the vehicle, then it runs down and fills the fuel tank mounting bracket, could possibly leak onto exhaust pipe causing fire underneath the vehicle.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #33

Sep 272021

Corvette

  • miles

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

1. Strong fuel smell when the car is parked in garage. Believe it is coming from top of driver's side fuel tank. Vapor is so strong I'm afraid it will explode. Doesn't matter if tank is full or empty. 2. Seat belt air bag warning light is on in the driver's cluster unit. Car only has 35,000 miles. Don't think this is safe. Will need it checked out ASAP at dealer.

- Bakersfield , CA, USA

problem #32

Jul 012021

Corvette

  • miles
car only has 31,000 miles on it and it's leaking gas from the top of the gas tank. will need fuel pump replaced. not a safe thing to have cheap parks, spilling gas over the exhaust pipes. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE TO ME! anti lock brake system is also giving issues for a couple years now, noted by previous owner. This car only has 31,000 miles!

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #31

May 312021

Corvette

  • miles
Driver side fuel tank leaking/strong gasoline vapors inside cabin

- Ponce, PR, USA

problem #30

May 012018

Corvette

  • miles
Very strong gas smell when tank is more than half full.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

problem #29

Jan 052021

Corvette

  • miles

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

Gas smell coming from car

- Lexington, AL, USA

problem #28

Jan 012018

Corvette

  • 59,000 miles
Fuel smell if tanks filled past half full

- King George, VA, USA

problem #27

Jan 062021

Corvette

  • 36,987 miles
Fuel smell emits from vehicle. More noticeable when approached while parked... and from inside while driving.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #26

Oct 012020

Corvette

  • miles
Every time I fuel up I get a strong fuel smell inside my car and when I open my trunk.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #25

Sep 222020

Corvette

  • 26,000 miles
Raw fuel smell especially after fill-up, strongest on left side near rear wheel area. Cannot park vehicle in garage. Strongest outside but slight odor inside also.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #24

Sep 162020

Corvette

  • miles
The car smell like gas when parked in the garage.

- Athens, AL, USA

problem #23

Aug 222020

Corvette

  • 17,950 miles
When the car is half full or over with gas whether parked inside or out, there must be leaking because the fuel smell in garage is extremely strong and worried about a fire. The smell is coming from the drivers side forward wheel well. Even outside it smell super strong! please advise, very concerned..

- Layton, UT, USA

problem #22

Dec 242019

Corvette

  • 64,000 miles
In the past few months I have noticed a strong gasoline smell from the outside of my car. Now that smell is occurring inside the car also evertime I fill the tank. I have checked several databases on line to see if other cars are experiencing this problem and it has been reported several times.it is becoming stronger now than before, however I cannot detect a leak under the car. I will be contacting a dealer about this problem, however it is not the dealer where I purchased the car. I purchased the car in another state. The problem that has been reported with other vehicles like this make and model is a small leak at the valve on the fuel tank due to a broken or cracked connector of some sort.

- Athens, AL, USA

problem #21

Oct 152019

Corvette

  • miles
Car smells like there is a gas leak. Car parked in garage. Dealer states no recalls!

- Gustine, CA, USA

problem #20

Oct 102019

Corvette

  • 76,500 miles
I noticed a strong smell of gasoline in my garage and it was also inside the car. This is a well known issue that is the subject of a special service bulletin from GM, described as follows: 2007 - 2013 Corvette: Service bulletin: 15682 primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leaks special coverage adjustment 15682 primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leaks reference number: N150682 release date: July 2016 condition some 2007 to 2009 model year Cadillac xlr and 2007 to 2013 model year Chevrolet Corvette vehicles may have a condition where a fuel odor is detected, fuel droplets appear below the left-hand fuel tank with fuel gauge level above 1/2, or a malfunction indicator lamp illuminates due to a leak path in the left-hand fuel pump module flange. Special coverage adjustment this special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. For vehicles covered by vehicle service contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after July 25, 2016, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to July 25, 2016, must be submitted to the service contract provider. Correction dealers are to replace the left hand fuel tank fuel pump module. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer." I left the vehicle with the dealer this morning and this afternoon was told that they don't smell anything. There are a large number of complaints of this problem in a Corvette forum. Https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/C6-Corvette-general-discussion/3563123-danger-fuel-leaks-safety-recall.html

- Sparks, NV, USA

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