2004 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,477 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (44% of reports).
- 52fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 38,477median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,200typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 23 of 52 complaints (44%)
- Crossover tube: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette at $4,200, and half of them between $3,550 and $4,950.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 52 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Corvette fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2024 Corvette | 6 | 29% | — |
| 2023 Corvette | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Corvette | 1 | 3% | 1,000 |
| 2019 Corvette | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2017 Corvette | 3 | 1% | 500 |
| 2016 Corvette | 14 | 13% | 2,750 |
| 2015 Corvette | 8 | 12% | 7,990 |
| 2014 Corvette | 12 | 19% | 9,500 |
| 2013 Corvette | 46 | 56% | 34,000 |
| 2012 Corvette | 28 | 50% | 33,860 |
| 2011 Corvette | 48 | 56% | 48,300 |
| 2010 Corvette | 44 | 52% | 56,350 |
| 2009 Corvette | 80 | 53% | 48,500 |
| 2008 Corvette | 356 | 66% | 53,000 |
| 2007 Corvette | 102 | 30% | 53,425 |
| 2006 Corvette | 49 | 13% | 51,000 |
| 2005 Corvette | 20 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Corvette | 52 | 24% | 38,477 |
| 2003 Corvette | 8 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2002 Corvette | 5 | 3% | 54,462 |
| 2001 Corvette | 11 | 5% | 59,000 |
| 2000 Corvette | 6 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 1999 Corvette | 3 | 1% | 86,500 |
| 1998 Corvette | 3 | 1% | 49,000 |
| 1997 Corvette | 3 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 1996 Corvette | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
- Fuel tank leaks - gasoline puddles under car, heavy fumes - Fire / explosion hazard - Confirmed by local mechanic as existing problem in that year - Inspected and confirmed by selling dealer - trying to repair - No auto warning, smell of fumes and gas on garage floor day after delivery of car
A month after I purchased the car with approximately 40k miles, I took the car in for an oil change at the dealership and was told there was a major leak in the left fuel tank and at the crossover tube. This leaking fuel is leaking onto the exhaust. It would cost at least $4,000 to repair. I can…
Fuel tank leaking/fumes. Appeara to be crossover tube connection connecting the 2 tanks.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Chevrolet Corvettes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (24% of the 217 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,477 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,200 (half paid between $3,550 and $4,950), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 23 of 52 complaints, followed by “crossover tube” (6).
Other 2004 Chevrolet Corvette problems
See all 2004 Chevrolet Corvette problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Corvette years.