3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,587 miles

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problem #197

Sep 012018

Corvette

  • 40,000 miles
Takata recall my vehicle has had a strong odor of fuel coming from it once the tank is filled up and while the vehicle sits. This odor has become so strong that it fills up my whole garage and slightly the interior of my house. It also gets into the vehicle therefore forcing me to open my windows to air my vehicle out before driving away. I experience being light headed when I drive the vehicle which is extremely unsafe. I have changed out my gas cap and I do not overfill my tank therefore I have eliminated those factors.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #196

Sep 012017

Corvette

  • 35,000 miles
9/2017. Began to smell gas in and out of our 2008 Corvette, took car to a Corvette specialist. I was told there is hairline crack where the neck of the tack meets the tank body. Had tank replaced with a used tank. The car had not been wrecked or raced. Has less than 35K on it. I have documentation at Corvettes of houston.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #195

Aug 142018

Corvette

  • 40,000 miles
My vehicle has been starting to smell like fuel from the left rear tire. When I leave the car in the garage overnight it will fill the garage up with a fuel smell and is very unbearable.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

problem #194

Jul 022018

Corvette

  • 53,000 miles
Fuel leaking from gas tank after filling with fresh fuel in addition to strong fuel order from inside of vehicle cabin. Vehicle is stationary or in motion when this problem occurs. Fuel odor is so strong vehicle must have windows rolled down prior to entering cabin.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #193

Jul 032018

Corvette

  • 68,000 miles
Strong fuel smell, fuel leaks back in shop for massive fuel leak. Was in shop a couple weeks ago and the evap valve was replaced, new gas cap installed.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #192

Jun 122018

Corvette

  • 34,894 miles
Fuel smell inside the vehicle. Shop inspected and found a fuel leak from the top of left fuel tank. Tested and found elbow out of fuel pump cracked. Removed and replaced left fuel pump assembly.

- Streator, IL, USA

problem #191

Jun 012018

Corvette

  • 40,022 miles
Primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leak on top of primary fuel pump causing hazardous fumes in garage and car.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #190

May 012018

Corvette

  • 60,000 miles
Very strong fuel smell if the fuel tank is 3/4 to completely full. I have filled the tank up and have driven it, parked it in the garage, and then the next morning the garage smells like fuel. Very strong odor.

- Sudlersville, MD, USA

problem #189

Nov 012016

Corvette

  • 120,000 miles
Fuel leaks, fuel fumes and strong gas odor due to defective oem fuel sender unit installed at the factory. This seems to be a recurring severe issue that plagues most 2008 Corvettes, and ahead.

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #188

Jan 062018

Corvette

  • 93,000 miles
When tank is filled with fuel there is a tremendous strong gas smell. This smell lasts until about half the fuel is used. Gas cap is proper and unaffected. The smell is strong regardless if the vehicle is setting still or in motion. Seems to be an ongoing issue with the 2008 C6 Corvettes.

- Awendaw, SC, USA

problem #187

Nov 032017

Corvette

  • 55,000 miles
My 2008 Chevrolet Corvette smell of gas vapor when I fill it up I notice the smell when park it in the garage I notice the smell about 5 months ago

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #186

Apr 012018

Corvette

  • 38,000 miles
Fuel pump forms leak on top of tank creating heavy fuel smell that fills garage and enters home. Fuel believed to also leak downward onto exhaust pipes. Occurs while running and fumes occur as parked with motor off.

- Winfield, KS, USA

problem #185

Feb 272018

Corvette

  • 129,900 miles
Strong fuel smell coming from car after fillup, seems like fuel leak. It fills up garage with very very very strong smell of fuel. Does not appear to be coming from the gas cap, but smell is strong. Worried that the leak onto exhaust will cause a fire

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #184

Feb 202018

Corvette

  • 40,000 miles
Top of fuel tank covered with raw fuel. Don't know exact source yet as car is in repair shop now. Will follow up with more later. Depending on fuel level in the tank, gas fumes are heavy or light. Possible fire or explosion if left in confined space.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #183

Feb 202018

Corvette

  • 31,500 miles
Smell of gasoline in the garage. Appears to be a fuel leak on left side of car.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #182

Jan 102017

Corvette

  • 83,008 miles
'takata recall' the car have strong smell of gas fumes when over a half tank of gas. Cannot park in grage or sat in car for fumes. Was told recall has expired. Don't understand if GM knows this is a safety issue that they would not cancel the recall. Need help contacting GM head office.

- Brookhaven, MS, USA

problem #181

Feb 032018

Corvette

  • 14,400 miles
The vehicle has a strong fuel odor coming from the driver side rear wheel well. Dealer tells me GM is aware of the safety issue but my car is 10 years and 1 month old. Repair through GM is only up to 10 years. The vehicle can't be parked in garage and I am fearfully when driving it. GM special coverage # for this issue is 15682.. refersnce # N150682.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #180

Feb 012018

Corvette

  • 72,000 miles
There is a very strong fuel smell coming from the rear driver side of the car. It can be heavily concentrated inside the car if the windows are up and the fuel tank is full. With the car parked in my closed garage you could smell fuel inside my house. No fuel leak is visible. The smell us reduced as fuel level decreases. Excessive fuel consumption rate is also observed. The fuel smell is present at all times but is even worse when the car is in motion.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #179

Dec 272017

Corvette

  • 40,000 miles
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=P9E3md122mg 2008 Corvette coupe developed a strong smell of gas which is strongest on drivers side of cabin. There are no visible leaks, no gas pooling and there was no accident. There appear to be hundreds to thousands of other owners who are experiencing this exact issue due to a faulty part on the gas tank (see video). It is not due to a number of miles driven but appears to be a part that is defective over time due to brittle plastic. The gas smell is incredibly strong and makes the car undrivable unless the windows are always fully down. Also generally unsure if the car is going to explode due to the continuing pooling of fuel over time.

- Postville, IA, USA

problem #178

Dec 282017

Corvette

  • 40,000 miles
There is a very strong gas smell inside the car but no obvious leaks. The car does not appear to be using gas faster than anticipated. It smells strongest on the drivers side. Research has shown many owners had a problem like this with the fuel tank or fuel line. There was no obvious moment this started or event that caused this problem. The car just started smelling like gas.

- Postville, IA, USA

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