2004 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 33,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (40% of reports).
- 95fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 33,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 38 of 95 complaints (40%)
- Crossover pipe: mentioned in 11 of 95 complaints (12%)
- Gasoline smell: mentioned in 9 of 95 complaints (9%)
- Gas leaking: mentioned in 7 of 95 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette at $3,050, and half of them between $2,800 and $3,700.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2012), 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 system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 95 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Corvette fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Corvette | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2014 Corvette | 3 | 5% | 13,000 |
| 2013 Corvette | 2 | 2% | 20,145 |
| 2012 Corvette | 1 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2011 Corvette | 1 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2010 Corvette | 5 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2009 Corvette | 2 | 1% | 12,861 |
| 2008 Corvette | 20 | 4% | 58,069 |
| 2007 Corvette | 15 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Corvette | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2005 Corvette | 4 | 1% | 69,000 |
| 2004 Corvette | 95 | 44% | 33,500 |
| 2003 Corvette | 2 | 2% | 27,859 |
| 2002 Corvette | 9 | 6% | 52,000 |
| 2001 Corvette | 19 | 9% | 47,000 |
| 2000 Corvette | 8 | 3% | 14,576 |
| 1999 Corvette | 8 | 3% | 40,200 |
| 1998 Corvette | 11 | 3% | 50,802 |
| 1997 Corvette | 7 | 5% | 41,106 |
| 1996 Corvette | 3 | 7% | — |
| 1995 Corvette | 3 | 9% | 103,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline 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.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the odor of gasoline was detected by the contact and his wife. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline was strongest in the cabin after…
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds and approaching a stop, an abnormal odor of fuel was detected. The contact noticed there was fuel leaking in the garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank…
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Chevrolet Corvettes have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (44% 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 system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 33,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,050 (half paid between $2,800 and $3,700), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 38 of 95 complaints, followed by “crossover pipe” (11).
Other 2004 Chevrolet Corvette problems
See all 2004 Chevrolet Corvette problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Corvette years.