2007 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,425 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel smell” (26% of reports).
- 102fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 53,425median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,700typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel smell: mentioned in 27 of 102 complaints (26%)
- Parked garage: mentioned in 10 of 102 complaints (10%)
- Water heater: mentioned in 8 of 102 complaints (8%)
- Strong gas: mentioned in 8 of 102 complaints (8%)
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 2007 Chevrolet Corvette at $2,700, and half of them between $2,150 and $3,600.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2025), 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 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 1 an 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 2007 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 smell - possible fuel leak - the issue had been previously addressed with replacement of fuel subassembly in both saddle tanks. I believe that it is happening again ...
There was a strong fuel smell after the last 2 times I drove it. I took it to the shop and they tell me the evap canister was saturated and the fuel pump had small cracks in it likely seeping when the car heats up. I am having the fuel pump replaced, the evap canister and several seals/hoses in…
After filling the tank with fuel, I was immediately aware of a strong smell of gas. I am always extremely careful not to overfill causing any fuel to escape. The heavy smell/escape of fumes is such that the car simply canât be put in my garage. The risk of igniting and fire is a risk that is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Corvettes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (30% of the 341 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 2007 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 53,425 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,700 (half paid between $2,150 and $3,600), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel smell”, in 27 of 102 complaints, followed by “parked garage” (10).
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