Chevrolet Corvette Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 914 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Corvette across 27 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (356). The words owners use most often: “fuel smell” (18% of reports).
- 914fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%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 smell: mentioned in 168 of 914 complaints (18%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 135 of 914 complaints (15%)
- Parked garage: mentioned in 84 of 914 complaints (9%)
- Half full: mentioned in 49 of 914 complaints (5%)
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 Chevrolet Corvette at $3,250, and half of them between $2,450 and $4,150.
Based on 65 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), 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 615 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 914 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 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 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.
If I fill my tank all the way, fuel leaks. It doesn't reach the ground but if you look underneath, you can see where the fuel has leaked. Also, the fumes are so bad it cannot be kept in the garage. There was a warranty program (Special Coverage Adjustment #17469) for this but there are a lot of…
Can smell gas fumes after filling gas tank. Had independent shop analyze problem and codes indicated a cracked fuel pump module. This is a serious hazard because fuel can leak onto exhaust or heat shield and cause a fire. GM currently has a Special Coverage Program #17469 for 2014-2017 corvette. My…
I bought this vehicle in XXX with about 39k miles. About a year after purchase, I began smelling gasoline in my garage after I filled the tank. I have consulted Corvette forum ([XXX]) and find this is a common problem. If I fill the tank more than halfway, it seems to occur consistently. I…
90 degree elbow on top of fuel hat on drivers side fuel tank cracked and had a bad fuel leak causing an immediate fire hazard in my garage with how combustible fuel is. There were no warning signs just walked into my garage one morning with a very strong smell of gasoline. The issue was dealt with…
I live in Las Vegas, NV where temperatures outdoors frequently exceed 100 degrees F in the summer, and in properly permitted garages without air conditioning, it gets very hot. I own a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. When it is hot out and the vehicle's tank is properly filled before parking in a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Corvettes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 914 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chevrolet Corvette. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Corvette fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,250 (half paid between $2,450 and $4,150), from 65 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel smell”, in 168 of 914 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (135).
Other Chevrolet Corvette problems
- Steering problems (1,094)
- Wheels problems (553)
- Electrical System problems (475)
- Power Train problems (362)
- Exterior Lighting problems (301)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (247)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (221)
- Structure problems (212)
See all Chevrolet Corvette problems.