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Aug 1, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

- 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

Aug 1, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

- 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

Apr 17, 2024 Electrical System

When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.

Apr 17, 2024 Steering

When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.

Apr 17, 2024 Electrical System

When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.

Apr 17, 2024 Steering

When I start my vehicle, the steering wheel locking system does not disengage and the steering wheel stays locked.

Dec 15, 2023 Engine 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to move farther than five feet before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The pull-out key and wait-ten-seconds message were displayed. The contact had to release the key from the ignition and res...

Dec 15, 2023 Electrical System 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to move farther than five feet before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The pull-out key and wait-ten-seconds message were displayed. The contact had to release the key from the ignition and res...

Dec 15, 2023 Engine 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to move farther than five feet before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The pull-out key and wait-ten-seconds message were displayed. The contact had to release the key from the ignition and res...

Dec 15, 2023 Electrical System 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to move farther than five feet before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The pull-out key and wait-ten-seconds message were displayed. The contact had to release the key from the ignition and res...

Nov 24, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

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 no...

Nov 24, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

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 no...

Nov 5, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Strong Fuel smell near the fuel filler when car is parked in the garage.

Nov 5, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Strong Fuel smell near the fuel filler when car is parked in the garage.

Sep 4, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel tank leaking/fumes. Appeara to be crossover tube connection connecting the 2 tanks.

Sep 4, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel tank leaking/fumes. Appeara to be crossover tube connection connecting the 2 tanks.

Aug 7, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,000 mi

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 refueli...

Aug 7, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,000 mi

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 refueli...

Apr 5, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

In 2011 Chevrolet acknowledged an issue with the fuel system as the the attached letter states. I was not the owner of the vehicle in 2011 and since the issue was not elevated to an official recall it did not show up on the car fax report and I thus was unaware of this potential safety hazard. My...

Apr 5, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

In 2011 Chevrolet acknowledged an issue with the fuel system as the the attached letter states. I was not the owner of the vehicle in 2011 and since the issue was not elevated to an official recall it did not show up on the car fax report and I thus was unaware of this potential safety hazard. My...

Mar 13, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Purchased the vehicle in 2015. That same purchased date I filled the vehicle with fuel. The following day my garage was totally covered with gas fumes. No tech could find the problem. On Feb 22 2023 while filling up, gas was pouring out the bottom left side . This is very dangerous. Come to find out...

Mar 13, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Purchased the vehicle in 2015. That same purchased date I filled the vehicle with fuel. The following day my garage was totally covered with gas fumes. No tech could find the problem. On Feb 22 2023 while filling up, gas was pouring out the bottom left side . This is very dangerous. Come to find out...

Oct 26, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Drivers side fuel tank/system leak Leaking fuel in this area can/will result in a catastrophic fire which could lead to injury or death The problem just occurred but is a common problem for this generation Z06 Corvette The odd thing is no warning light, check engine light or messages displayed, just...

Oct 26, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Drivers side fuel tank/system leak Leaking fuel in this area can/will result in a catastrophic fire which could lead to injury or death The problem just occurred but is a common problem for this generation Z06 Corvette The odd thing is no warning light, check engine light or messages displayed, just...

Sep 10, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I have owned this vehicle the last 6 years. When the amount of fuel is over one-half tank, there is an abnormal odor of fuel. When pulling into the garage, there's fuel leaking if over one-half tank. Once the engine is cut off the fuel leak ceases. To control the issue, I keep the fuel level at less...

Sep 10, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

I have owned this vehicle the last 6 years. When the amount of fuel is over one-half tank, there is an abnormal odor of fuel. When pulling into the garage, there's fuel leaking if over one-half tank. Once the engine is cut off the fuel leak ceases. To control the issue, I keep the fuel level at less...

Aug 22, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

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 and...

Aug 22, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

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 and...

Aug 1, 2022 Steering 75,000 mi

The contact's friend owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they were unable to assist due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diag...

Aug 1, 2022 Steering 75,000 mi

The contact's friend owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while his friend was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they were unable to assist due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diag...

Sep 1, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Left side fuel tank developed a leak- this is a problem known to GM- they offered warranty repairs for ten years-I purchased the vehicle after this additional warranty had expired- my complaint is this is a known defective part which I would replace at my expense however GM has discontinued this pa...

Sep 1, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Left side fuel tank developed a leak- this is a problem known to GM- they offered warranty repairs for ten years-I purchased the vehicle after this additional warranty had expired- my complaint is this is a known defective part which I would replace at my expense however GM has discontinued this pa...

Aug 24, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

The vehicle has a fuel leak. I just purchased this vehicle a few weeks ago, it's 16 years old and has only 36,000 miles on it. It smelled terribly of fuel when I purchased it. I had the vehicle looked at and it has a fuel leak where the quick connectors connect to the fuel tanks. Anyhow, there's...

Aug 24, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

The vehicle has a fuel leak. I just purchased this vehicle a few weeks ago, it's 16 years old and has only 36,000 miles on it. It smelled terribly of fuel when I purchased it. I had the vehicle looked at and it has a fuel leak where the quick connectors connect to the fuel tanks. Anyhow, there's...

Aug 12, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

leaking left fuel tank

Aug 12, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

leaking left fuel tank

Jul 21, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Have been in contact with 2 employees from GM, called and left voicemails and sent emails. No reply after it was requested that I take the Corvette to my local dealership for diagnosis. The ECL motor is not working property, causing the steering wheel to lock up and fuel supply to shut off. Sent ...

Jul 21, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Have been in contact with 2 employees from GM, called and left voicemails and sent emails. No reply after it was requested that I take the Corvette to my local dealership for diagnosis. The ECL motor is not working property, causing the steering wheel to lock up and fuel supply to shut off. Sent ...

May 18, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

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 FUEL...

May 18, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

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 FUEL...

Apr 19, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 22,000 mi

GAS SMELL COMING FROM REAR OF CAR AFTER DRIVING. NO VISIBLE LEAKS, BUT LEAKING FUEL VAPOR.

Apr 19, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 22,000 mi

GAS SMELL COMING FROM REAR OF CAR AFTER DRIVING. NO VISIBLE LEAKS, BUT LEAKING FUEL VAPOR.

Mar 22, 2021 Steering 115,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 80 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE, THE CORVETTE SHARPLY VEERED TO THE SIDE AS I HEARD A LOUD SCREECH FROM ONE OF THE BRAKES IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A SECOND. THE TURN WAS SO ABRUPT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO ROLL BUT AFTER FISHTAILING WAS ABLE TO GET THINGS GOIN...

Mar 22, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 115,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 80 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE, THE CORVETTE SHARPLY VEERED TO THE SIDE AS I HEARD A LOUD SCREECH FROM ONE OF THE BRAKES IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A SECOND. THE TURN WAS SO ABRUPT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO ROLL BUT AFTER FISHTAILING WAS ABLE TO GET THINGS GOIN...

Mar 22, 2021 Steering 115,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 80 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE, THE CORVETTE SHARPLY VEERED TO THE SIDE AS I HEARD A LOUD SCREECH FROM ONE OF THE BRAKES IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A SECOND. THE TURN WAS SO ABRUPT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO ROLL BUT AFTER FISHTAILING WAS ABLE TO GET THINGS GOIN...

Mar 22, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 115,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 80 MPH ON A STRAIGHT FLAT SURFACE, THE CORVETTE SHARPLY VEERED TO THE SIDE AS I HEARD A LOUD SCREECH FROM ONE OF THE BRAKES IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A SECOND. THE TURN WAS SO ABRUPT I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO ROLL BUT AFTER FISHTAILING WAS ABLE TO GET THINGS GOIN...

Nov 19, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAK FROM A CROSSOVER PIPE CONNECTION CONNECTING THE TWO GAS TANKS. DRIPPIG RAW FWEL ONTO A HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. COMMOM PROBLEM ON TNIS YEAR AND MODEL. REPAIR WAS COVERED FOR FIRST 10 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES BY MANUFACTURER. STILL AND ISSUE WITH CARS NOT REPAIRED.

Nov 19, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

GASOLINE LEAK FROM A CROSSOVER PIPE CONNECTION CONNECTING THE TWO GAS TANKS. DRIPPIG RAW FWEL ONTO A HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. COMMOM PROBLEM ON TNIS YEAR AND MODEL. REPAIR WAS COVERED FOR FIRST 10 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES BY MANUFACTURER. STILL AND ISSUE WITH CARS NOT REPAIRED.

Feb 23, 2020 Service Brakes 58,000 mi

WHEN USING TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL THE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT A CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE WHILE DRIVING . I HAD NEVER USED THE TELESCOPING STERLING WHEEL FEATURE PRIOR TO THIS .*DT*JB

Feb 23, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 58,000 mi

WHEN USING TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL THE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT A CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE WHILE DRIVING . I HAD NEVER USED THE TELESCOPING STERLING WHEEL FEATURE PRIOR TO THIS .*DT*JB

Feb 23, 2020 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

WHEN USING TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL THE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT A CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE WHILE DRIVING . I HAD NEVER USED THE TELESCOPING STERLING WHEEL FEATURE PRIOR TO THIS .*DT*JB

Feb 23, 2020 Service Brakes 58,000 mi

WHEN USING TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL THE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT A CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE WHILE DRIVING . I HAD NEVER USED THE TELESCOPING STERLING WHEEL FEATURE PRIOR TO THIS .*DT*JB

Feb 23, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 58,000 mi

WHEN USING TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL THE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT A CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE WHILE DRIVING . I HAD NEVER USED THE TELESCOPING STERLING WHEEL FEATURE PRIOR TO THIS .*DT*JB

Feb 23, 2020 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

WHEN USING TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL THE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT A CAME ON AND THE CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE WHILE DRIVING . I HAD NEVER USED THE TELESCOPING STERLING WHEEL FEATURE PRIOR TO THIS .*DT*JB

Feb 10, 2020 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

AFTER TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL, ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHILE DRIVING CAR PULLED LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE

Feb 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,000 mi

AFTER TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL, ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHILE DRIVING CAR PULLED LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE

Feb 10, 2020 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

AFTER TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL, ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHILE DRIVING CAR PULLED LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE

Feb 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,000 mi

AFTER TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL, ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHILE DRIVING CAR PULLED LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE

Dec 10, 2019 Service Brakes 17,400 mi

THE EBCM DOES NOT WORK I'VE TRIED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED 3 TIMES NOW TOLD UNREPAIRABLE GM NO LONGER MAKES THE PART WITH SO MANY VETTE OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM YOU WOULD WONDER WHY THERE ISN'T SOMETHING BEING DONE CAUSE NOW WE ARE DRIVING VEHICLE NOT THE WAY IT WAS INTENDED SPOKE TO GM MANY TIMES PRET...

Dec 10, 2019 Service Brakes 17,400 mi

THE EBCM DOES NOT WORK I'VE TRIED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED 3 TIMES NOW TOLD UNREPAIRABLE GM NO LONGER MAKES THE PART WITH SO MANY VETTE OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM YOU WOULD WONDER WHY THERE ISN'T SOMETHING BEING DONE CAUSE NOW WE ARE DRIVING VEHICLE NOT THE WAY IT WAS INTENDED SPOKE TO GM MANY TIMES PRET...

Nov 25, 2019 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING, THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CASEY CHEVROLET (11700 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606, (757) 320-1476), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE F...

Nov 25, 2019 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING, THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CASEY CHEVROLET (11700 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606, (757) 320-1476), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE F...

Nov 5, 2019 Steering 24,379 mi

PREPURCHASE RECALL SEARCH.

Nov 5, 2019 Suspension 24,379 mi

PREPURCHASE RECALL SEARCH.

Nov 5, 2019 Exterior Lighting 24,379 mi

PREPURCHASE RECALL SEARCH.

Nov 5, 2019 Steering 24,379 mi

PREPURCHASE RECALL SEARCH.

Nov 5, 2019 Suspension 24,379 mi

PREPURCHASE RECALL SEARCH.

Nov 5, 2019 Exterior Lighting 24,379 mi

PREPURCHASE RECALL SEARCH.

Oct 7, 2019 Electrical System 6,890 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE GARAGE AND THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED. ALSO, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NH...

Oct 7, 2019 Steering 6,890 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE GARAGE AND THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED. ALSO, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NH...

Oct 7, 2019 Electrical System 6,890 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE GARAGE AND THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED. ALSO, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NH...

Oct 7, 2019 Steering 6,890 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE GARAGE AND THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED. ALSO, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NH...

Aug 8, 2019 Steering 33,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE LOCKING PIN FOR THE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN WAS NOT WORKING AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STAT...

Aug 8, 2019 Steering 33,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE LOCKING PIN FOR THE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN WAS NOT WORKING AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STAT...

Jul 31, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 17,550 mi

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. IN 2010, THIS CONDITION RESULTED IN AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY FOR THE ISSUE THAT EXPIRED IN 2014, BUT I HAVE A LOWER MILEAGE CAR (LESS THAN 18,000 MILES) SO THE ISSUE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL NOW. THE PROBLEM EMERGED SUDDENLY AFTER FULLY REFILLING THE FUEL TAN...

Jul 31, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 17,550 mi

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. IN 2010, THIS CONDITION RESULTED IN AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY FOR THE ISSUE THAT EXPIRED IN 2014, BUT I HAVE A LOWER MILEAGE CAR (LESS THAN 18,000 MILES) SO THE ISSUE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL NOW. THE PROBLEM EMERGED SUDDENLY AFTER FULLY REFILLING THE FUEL TAN...

Jul 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF AN OWNER OF A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DUE TO A FUEL LEAK. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC OPENING OF THE FUEL TANK, WHICH CONNECTED A PRIMARY TANK TO THE SECONDARY TANK HOSE, WAS FR...

Jul 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF AN OWNER OF A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DUE TO A FUEL LEAK. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC OPENING OF THE FUEL TANK, WHICH CONNECTED A PRIMARY TANK TO THE SECONDARY TANK HOSE, WAS FR...

May 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 67,400 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 CORVETTE USED WITH 67K MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP HAD ONLY FILLED THE TANK TO LESS THAN HALF FULL.,AFTER MY FIRST FILL UP GAS POURED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH, BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I PAID $ 16,500 FOR THE CAR , SO I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPAIR. AFTER ABOUT...

May 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 67,400 mi

I BOUGHT A 2004 CORVETTE USED WITH 67K MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP HAD ONLY FILLED THE TANK TO LESS THAN HALF FULL.,AFTER MY FIRST FILL UP GAS POURED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH, BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I PAID $ 16,500 FOR THE CAR , SO I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPAIR. AFTER ABOUT...

May 2, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 76,000 mi

THERE IS A KNOWN LEAK IN THE LEFT FUEL TANK. MY VEHICLE HAS SYMPTOMS BUT WAS NEVER FIXED. VEHICLE IS 15 YEARS OLD BUT ONLY 76,000 MILES.

May 2, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 76,000 mi

THERE IS A KNOWN LEAK IN THE LEFT FUEL TANK. MY VEHICLE HAS SYMPTOMS BUT WAS NEVER FIXED. VEHICLE IS 15 YEARS OLD BUT ONLY 76,000 MILES.

Dec 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 42,000 mi

ONE DAY I NOTICED THAT MY GARAGE HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL. OVER TIME, I REALIZED THAT IF MY GAS TANK WAS APPROX. BELOW 1/3 FULL IT DID NOT SMELL. CHEVROLET INFORMED ME IT WAS COVERED FOR 100,000 MILES/10 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. HOWEVER, I NEVER KNEW A RECALL COULD HAVE A TIME LIMIT BECAUSE OBVIOU...

Dec 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 42,000 mi

ONE DAY I NOTICED THAT MY GARAGE HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL. OVER TIME, I REALIZED THAT IF MY GAS TANK WAS APPROX. BELOW 1/3 FULL IT DID NOT SMELL. CHEVROLET INFORMED ME IT WAS COVERED FOR 100,000 MILES/10 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. HOWEVER, I NEVER KNEW A RECALL COULD HAVE A TIME LIMIT BECAUSE OBVIOU...

Aug 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

GASOLINE VAPORS ARE LEAKING FROM FUEL VENT AND TRANSFER LINES, CREATING AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. THE PROBLEM IS MORE OF AN ISSUE WHEN PARKED ALLOWING A SPARK TO IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Aug 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

GASOLINE VAPORS ARE LEAKING FROM FUEL VENT AND TRANSFER LINES, CREATING AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. THE PROBLEM IS MORE OF AN ISSUE WHEN PARKED ALLOWING A SPARK TO IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Aug 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. GOES AWAY ONCE TANK IS LESS THAN 1/2 FULL AS READ BY THE GAUGE.

Aug 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. GOES AWAY ONCE TANK IS LESS THAN 1/2 FULL AS READ BY THE GAUGE.

Jul 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 11,400 mi

AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM FILL AREA BUT NO VISIBLE FUEL LEAK THE GAS SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY AFTER DAYS AND MANY MILES DRIVEN.

Jul 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 11,400 mi

AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM FILL AREA BUT NO VISIBLE FUEL LEAK THE GAS SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY AFTER DAYS AND MANY MILES DRIVEN.

Jun 20, 2018 Air Bags 88,010 mi

TAKATA RECALL VISIBLE GASOLINE LEAKAGE AFTER VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN PARKED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS. THEN I BEGAN TO TAKE NOTES OF WHAT , WHEN , WHERE THIS LEAK WAS OCCURRING, I WOULD FILL THE TANK, PARK THE AUTO IN THE GARAGE . THE NEXT TIME I USED THE VEHICLE, A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR, SPOT ON THE G...

Jun 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 88,010 mi

TAKATA RECALL VISIBLE GASOLINE LEAKAGE AFTER VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN PARKED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS. THEN I BEGAN TO TAKE NOTES OF WHAT , WHEN , WHERE THIS LEAK WAS OCCURRING, I WOULD FILL THE TANK, PARK THE AUTO IN THE GARAGE . THE NEXT TIME I USED THE VEHICLE, A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR, SPOT ON THE G...

Jun 20, 2018 Steering 88,010 mi

TAKATA RECALL VISIBLE GASOLINE LEAKAGE AFTER VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN PARKED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS. THEN I BEGAN TO TAKE NOTES OF WHAT , WHEN , WHERE THIS LEAK WAS OCCURRING, I WOULD FILL THE TANK, PARK THE AUTO IN THE GARAGE . THE NEXT TIME I USED THE VEHICLE, A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR, SPOT ON THE G...

Jun 20, 2018 Air Bags 88,010 mi

TAKATA RECALL VISIBLE GASOLINE LEAKAGE AFTER VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN PARKED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS. THEN I BEGAN TO TAKE NOTES OF WHAT , WHEN , WHERE THIS LEAK WAS OCCURRING, I WOULD FILL THE TANK, PARK THE AUTO IN THE GARAGE . THE NEXT TIME I USED THE VEHICLE, A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR, SPOT ON THE G...

Jun 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 88,010 mi

TAKATA RECALL VISIBLE GASOLINE LEAKAGE AFTER VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN PARKED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS. THEN I BEGAN TO TAKE NOTES OF WHAT , WHEN , WHERE THIS LEAK WAS OCCURRING, I WOULD FILL THE TANK, PARK THE AUTO IN THE GARAGE . THE NEXT TIME I USED THE VEHICLE, A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR, SPOT ON THE G...

Jun 20, 2018 Steering 88,010 mi

TAKATA RECALL VISIBLE GASOLINE LEAKAGE AFTER VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN PARKED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS. THEN I BEGAN TO TAKE NOTES OF WHAT , WHEN , WHERE THIS LEAK WAS OCCURRING, I WOULD FILL THE TANK, PARK THE AUTO IN THE GARAGE . THE NEXT TIME I USED THE VEHICLE, A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR, SPOT ON THE G...

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALLES CHEVROLET (2801 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, MN 87107) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALLES CHEVROLET (2801 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, MN 87107) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALLES CHEVROLET (2801 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, MN 87107) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALLES CHEVROLET (2801 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, MN 87107) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Apr 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 14,936 mi

AFTER FILLING UP MY VEHICLE, DROVE HOME SAT IN DRIVEWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES, ADJUSTED RADIO STATIONS, I SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS, TURN VEHICLE OFF STILL SMELLING GAS, LOOKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE AND SEEN A PUDDLE OF FLUID, PUT MY FINGER IN IT AND IT WAS GAS!, I'M THINKING NOW THAT'S WHY ...

Apr 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 14,936 mi

AFTER FILLING UP MY VEHICLE, DROVE HOME SAT IN DRIVEWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES, ADJUSTED RADIO STATIONS, I SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS, TURN VEHICLE OFF STILL SMELLING GAS, LOOKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE AND SEEN A PUDDLE OF FLUID, PUT MY FINGER IN IT AND IT WAS GAS!, I'M THINKING NOW THAT'S WHY ...

Dec 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 74,100 mi

PUT 15 GALLONS OF GAS INTO TANK, IMMEDIATELY NOTICED GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR AND OUTSIDE, DROVE APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AND SMELL INCREASED. STOPPED CAR AND IMMEDIATELY SAW GAS DRIPPING IN FRONT OF LEFT REAR TIRE AND FORMING A PUDDLE, STOPPED DRIPPING AFTER 5 MINUTES OR SO. DROVE TO HOME AND LET SIT U...

Dec 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 74,100 mi

PUT 15 GALLONS OF GAS INTO TANK, IMMEDIATELY NOTICED GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR AND OUTSIDE, DROVE APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AND SMELL INCREASED. STOPPED CAR AND IMMEDIATELY SAW GAS DRIPPING IN FRONT OF LEFT REAR TIRE AND FORMING A PUDDLE, STOPPED DRIPPING AFTER 5 MINUTES OR SO. DROVE TO HOME AND LET SIT U...

Oct 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK WHEN I FUEL

Oct 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK WHEN I FUEL

Oct 17, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

FUEL TANK CROSSOVER TUBE HAS A CRACK. I FOUND A SPECIAL COVERAGE #10150 THE NHTSA ISSUE IN AUGUST 2010, BUT HAS EXPIRED. I CONTACTED GM AND ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE, TO WHICH THEY REFUSED. MY CAR HAS 20K MILES ON IT. I HAVE PERFORMED ALL MAINTENANCE, KEEP IT METICULOUSLY CLEAN AND NOT DRIVE IT RECK...

Oct 17, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

FUEL TANK CROSSOVER TUBE HAS A CRACK. I FOUND A SPECIAL COVERAGE #10150 THE NHTSA ISSUE IN AUGUST 2010, BUT HAS EXPIRED. I CONTACTED GM AND ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE, TO WHICH THEY REFUSED. MY CAR HAS 20K MILES ON IT. I HAVE PERFORMED ALL MAINTENANCE, KEEP IT METICULOUSLY CLEAN AND NOT DRIVE IT RECK...

Oct 9, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 21,000 mi

GASOLINE SMELL

Oct 9, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 21,000 mi

GASOLINE SMELL

Aug 26, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 43,400 mi

DRIVER SIDE GAS TANK HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR ABOUT A MONTH AM HAVING HEAVY FUEL SMELL WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND AFTER FUELING UP

Aug 26, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 43,400 mi

DRIVER SIDE GAS TANK HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR ABOUT A MONTH AM HAVING HEAVY FUEL SMELL WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND AFTER FUELING UP

Aug 4, 2017 Wheels 69,400 mi

CRACK ON REAR WHEEL POLISHED ALUMINUM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEEL LEAKING AIR FROM CRACK ON OUTER INNER RIM TPMS ALERTED ME TO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE NEVER HIT A CURB. WHEEL SHOWS NO OTHER DAMAGE

Aug 4, 2017 Wheels 69,400 mi

CRACK ON REAR WHEEL POLISHED ALUMINUM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEEL LEAKING AIR FROM CRACK ON OUTER INNER RIM TPMS ALERTED ME TO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE NEVER HIT A CURB. WHEEL SHOWS NO OTHER DAMAGE

May 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 2,150 mi

CAR BEGAN GUSHING FUEL OUT OF TOP OF TANK ONCE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURIZED. HIRED ROLLBACK TO TAKE TO MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THAT CROSSOVER LINE WAS BAD. MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. I AM SECOND OWNER OF CAR, WHICH ONLY HAS 2150 MILES ON IT, SO KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. I...

May 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 2,150 mi

CAR BEGAN GUSHING FUEL OUT OF TOP OF TANK ONCE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURIZED. HIRED ROLLBACK TO TAKE TO MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THAT CROSSOVER LINE WAS BAD. MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. I AM SECOND OWNER OF CAR, WHICH ONLY HAS 2150 MILES ON IT, SO KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. I...

Feb 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE,ALWAYS USED CARPORT UNTIL NOW SO I NEVER NOTICED. BUT NOW HAVE A GARAGE, BUT I AM AFRAID OF STRONG FUEL SMELL MAY BE DANGEROUS. HAS NEW GAS CAP AND NO GAS LEAK.

Feb 21, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE,ALWAYS USED CARPORT UNTIL NOW SO I NEVER NOTICED. BUT NOW HAVE A GARAGE, BUT I AM AFRAID OF STRONG FUEL SMELL MAY BE DANGEROUS. HAS NEW GAS CAP AND NO GAS LEAK.

Jan 18, 2017 Electrical System 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WARNING CHIME FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Jan 18, 2017 Electrical System 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WARNING CHIME FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Oct 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 37,954 mi

I HAD A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN MY GARAGE AND A SMALL PUDDLE OF FUEL ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. I HAD GOTTEN A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM SOME TIME AGO, TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT THE TIME AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING UNLESS THERE WAS A LEAK. NOW, I HAVE THE LEAK, BUT GM REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE...

Oct 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 37,954 mi

I HAD A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN MY GARAGE AND A SMALL PUDDLE OF FUEL ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. I HAD GOTTEN A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM SOME TIME AGO, TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT THE TIME AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING UNLESS THERE WAS A LEAK. NOW, I HAVE THE LEAK, BUT GM REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE...

Oct 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 52,523 mi

LEAVING SERVICE STATION AFTER FILLING CAR WITH FUEL GAS FUMES WERE FILLING THE CAR. PARKED IT IN GARAGE AND NEXT MORNING GARAGE STUNK OF GAS FUMES. BACKED CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND SAW NO FUEL LEAKING BUT FUMES STILL VERY BAD IN CAR. CALLED LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR...

Oct 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 52,523 mi

LEAVING SERVICE STATION AFTER FILLING CAR WITH FUEL GAS FUMES WERE FILLING THE CAR. PARKED IT IN GARAGE AND NEXT MORNING GARAGE STUNK OF GAS FUMES. BACKED CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND SAW NO FUEL LEAKING BUT FUMES STILL VERY BAD IN CAR. CALLED LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR...

Sep 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

FUEL TANK LEAK AFTER FILLING TANK. SENDS CEL CODE FOR EVAP SYSTEM. FUEL LEAKS FROM TANK ONTO EXHAUST PIPE. DEALER WILL NOT FIX. I NEVER RECEIVED A "RECALL" NOTICE OR BULLETIN.

Sep 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

FUEL TANK LEAK AFTER FILLING TANK. SENDS CEL CODE FOR EVAP SYSTEM. FUEL LEAKS FROM TANK ONTO EXHAUST PIPE. DEALER WILL NOT FIX. I NEVER RECEIVED A "RECALL" NOTICE OR BULLETIN.

Sep 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL LINES OR FUEL TANK. DEALER CHEVROLET WON'T COVER THE CHARGES,THAT IT EXPIRED IN 2014. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR LAST JULY.PREVIOUS PAST AWAY AND DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.

Sep 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL LINES OR FUEL TANK. DEALER CHEVROLET WON'T COVER THE CHARGES,THAT IT EXPIRED IN 2014. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR LAST JULY.PREVIOUS PAST AWAY AND DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.

Sep 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 50,508 mi

LARGE FUEL LEAK COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE AREA. LEAK SEEMS TO COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL CELL.

Sep 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 50,508 mi

LARGE FUEL LEAK COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE AREA. LEAK SEEMS TO COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL CELL.

Sep 6, 2016 Steering 6,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND A "SERVICE STEERING COLUMN" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED A SECOND MESSAGE THAT READ "TAKE THE KEY OUT FOR 10 SECOND AND REINSERT". AFTER FO...

Sep 6, 2016 Steering 6,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND A "SERVICE STEERING COLUMN" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED A SECOND MESSAGE THAT READ "TAKE THE KEY OUT FOR 10 SECOND AND REINSERT". AFTER FO...

Sep 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 49,225 mi

FUEL LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE TANK. IF TANKS SHOW ANYMORE THAN 1/2 FULL I GET DRIPPING OF FUEL ON THE PAVEMENT. THIS HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING.. STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THIS IS A SEVERE FIRE HAZARD. THE CHEVROLET DEALER EXPLAINS THAT THIS COMPLAINT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY B...

Sep 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 49,225 mi

FUEL LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE TANK. IF TANKS SHOW ANYMORE THAN 1/2 FULL I GET DRIPPING OF FUEL ON THE PAVEMENT. THIS HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING.. STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THIS IS A SEVERE FIRE HAZARD. THE CHEVROLET DEALER EXPLAINS THAT THIS COMPLAINT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY B...

Aug 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 22,625 mi

THIS CAR HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT HAS DEVELOPED SOME SORT OF FUEL LEAK ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANKS OR THE CONNECTING TUBE WHILE SITTING PARKED THE GARAGE. GM HAS KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR YEARS. THEY DID NOT WARN OWNERS OF THESE CARS OF THIS PROBLEM. NOW THAT I HAVE T...

Aug 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 22,625 mi

THIS CAR HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT HAS DEVELOPED SOME SORT OF FUEL LEAK ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANKS OR THE CONNECTING TUBE WHILE SITTING PARKED THE GARAGE. GM HAS KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR YEARS. THEY DID NOT WARN OWNERS OF THESE CARS OF THIS PROBLEM. NOW THAT I HAVE T...

Aug 26, 2016 Steering 61,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCKING SYSTEM WAS HAVING INTERMITTENT SEVERE FAILURE. WHEN TRYING TO STEER THE CAR AFTER IGNITION AND MOVING DOWN THE ROAD THE WHEEL WOULD LOCK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS AND TO PREVENT A CRASH I WOULD HAVE TO STOP THE CAR AND HOPE THE LOCKING SYSTEM RELEASED. I FOUND THAT...

Aug 26, 2016 Steering 61,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCKING SYSTEM WAS HAVING INTERMITTENT SEVERE FAILURE. WHEN TRYING TO STEER THE CAR AFTER IGNITION AND MOVING DOWN THE ROAD THE WHEEL WOULD LOCK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS AND TO PREVENT A CRASH I WOULD HAVE TO STOP THE CAR AND HOPE THE LOCKING SYSTEM RELEASED. I FOUND THAT...

Aug 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

I NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN MY GARAGE FROM MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THAT THE TANK WAS LEAKING AS DESCRIBED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN 10150 IN THE CONNECTION OF THE CROSSOVER BETWEEN THE TANKS. THE CAR HAS 56000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT CAUSED BY THE USE OF IMPROPERLY MIX...

Aug 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

I NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN MY GARAGE FROM MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THAT THE TANK WAS LEAKING AS DESCRIBED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN 10150 IN THE CONNECTION OF THE CROSSOVER BETWEEN THE TANKS. THE CAR HAS 56000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT CAUSED BY THE USE OF IMPROPERLY MIX...

Jul 20, 2016 Steering 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WITHIN TWO MILES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SEIZE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Jul 20, 2016 Steering 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WITHIN TWO MILES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SEIZE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Jul 1, 2016 Engine 72,504 mi

THIS REQUEST INVOLVES A SAFETY BULLETIN [#0400C6], DATED 2/8/2006 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK (ECL) FOR APPROXIMATELY 96% OF ALL 220,000+ C-5 GENERATION CORVETTES. 2004 WAS THE LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION FOR THE C-5 GENERATION. TOTAL PRODUCTION IN 2004 IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN ABOUT 35,0...

Jul 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 72,504 mi

THIS REQUEST INVOLVES A SAFETY BULLETIN [#0400C6], DATED 2/8/2006 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK (ECL) FOR APPROXIMATELY 96% OF ALL 220,000+ C-5 GENERATION CORVETTES. 2004 WAS THE LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION FOR THE C-5 GENERATION. TOTAL PRODUCTION IN 2004 IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN ABOUT 35,0...

Jul 1, 2016 Steering 72,504 mi

THIS REQUEST INVOLVES A SAFETY BULLETIN [#0400C6], DATED 2/8/2006 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK (ECL) FOR APPROXIMATELY 96% OF ALL 220,000+ C-5 GENERATION CORVETTES. 2004 WAS THE LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION FOR THE C-5 GENERATION. TOTAL PRODUCTION IN 2004 IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN ABOUT 35,0...

Jul 1, 2016 Engine 72,504 mi

THIS REQUEST INVOLVES A SAFETY BULLETIN [#0400C6], DATED 2/8/2006 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK (ECL) FOR APPROXIMATELY 96% OF ALL 220,000+ C-5 GENERATION CORVETTES. 2004 WAS THE LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION FOR THE C-5 GENERATION. TOTAL PRODUCTION IN 2004 IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN ABOUT 35,0...

Jul 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 72,504 mi

THIS REQUEST INVOLVES A SAFETY BULLETIN [#0400C6], DATED 2/8/2006 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK (ECL) FOR APPROXIMATELY 96% OF ALL 220,000+ C-5 GENERATION CORVETTES. 2004 WAS THE LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION FOR THE C-5 GENERATION. TOTAL PRODUCTION IN 2004 IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN ABOUT 35,0...

Jul 1, 2016 Steering 72,504 mi

THIS REQUEST INVOLVES A SAFETY BULLETIN [#0400C6], DATED 2/8/2006 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK (ECL) FOR APPROXIMATELY 96% OF ALL 220,000+ C-5 GENERATION CORVETTES. 2004 WAS THE LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION FOR THE C-5 GENERATION. TOTAL PRODUCTION IN 2004 IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN ABOUT 35,0...

Jun 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL ODOR OR LEAKAGE WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jun 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL ODOR OR LEAKAGE WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURE...

Apr 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 34,700 mi

THE TOP OF THE LEFT FUEL TANK IS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR 2004 MODEL CORVETTE'S AND CADILLAC XLR'S. GM REFUSED TO DO A "RECALL" ON THIS PROBLEM ALTHOUGH IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR DEATH OF THE OCCUPANTS.

Apr 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 34,700 mi

THE TOP OF THE LEFT FUEL TANK IS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR 2004 MODEL CORVETTE'S AND CADILLAC XLR'S. GM REFUSED TO DO A "RECALL" ON THIS PROBLEM ALTHOUGH IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR DEATH OF THE OCCUPANTS.

Apr 19, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

2004 CORVETTE - FUEL LEAK AT CROSSOVER TUBE. CRACKED FUEL TANK. TANK LEAKS WHEN FUELED. STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN DRIVER COMPARTMENT. FUEL LEAK ON GROUND AT SERVICE STATION. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND GM SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. HAS NHTSA MADE ANY EFFORT TO REQUIRE GM TO REPAIR OR RECA...

Apr 19, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

2004 CORVETTE - FUEL LEAK AT CROSSOVER TUBE. CRACKED FUEL TANK. TANK LEAKS WHEN FUELED. STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN DRIVER COMPARTMENT. FUEL LEAK ON GROUND AT SERVICE STATION. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND GM SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. HAS NHTSA MADE ANY EFFORT TO REQUIRE GM TO REPAIR OR RECA...

Dec 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 28,800 mi

SUMMARY: IN ITS JUNE 30, 2010 RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IDENTIFIED THE LEAK SOURCE AS CRACKS IN EITHER THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER TUBE QUICK CONNECTOR (CONNECTOR) AND/OR THE "HOT-PLATE" WELD JOINT OF THE CONNECTOR TO THE TANK.THE ROOT CAUSES ARE ATTRIBUTED TO ER...

Dec 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 28,800 mi

SUMMARY: IN ITS JUNE 30, 2010 RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IDENTIFIED THE LEAK SOURCE AS CRACKS IN EITHER THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER TUBE QUICK CONNECTOR (CONNECTOR) AND/OR THE "HOT-PLATE" WELD JOINT OF THE CONNECTOR TO THE TANK.THE ROOT CAUSES ARE ATTRIBUTED TO ER...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED IN 2005, I ALWAYS SMELLED GASOLINE FUMES AFTER A FILL UP. I ALWAYS ATTRIBUTED IT TO SPILLAGE AND THE FACT THAT THE FILLER TUBE WAS ABOUT A FOOT FROM MY HEAD. THIS YEAR THE FUMES BEGAN TO PERSIST, REGARDLESS OF THE QUANTITY OF GAS IN THE TANK. AFTER RETURNING FROM ...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED IN 2005, I ALWAYS SMELLED GASOLINE FUMES AFTER A FILL UP. I ALWAYS ATTRIBUTED IT TO SPILLAGE AND THE FACT THAT THE FILLER TUBE WAS ABOUT A FOOT FROM MY HEAD. THIS YEAR THE FUMES BEGAN TO PERSIST, REGARDLESS OF THE QUANTITY OF GAS IN THE TANK. AFTER RETURNING FROM ...

Jul 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

AFTER A RECENT FILL UP, I SMELLED FUEL IN MY GARAGE AFTER PARKING MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I CHECKED ONLINE, AND DISCOVERED THAT MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE VIN RANGE FOR THE SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT (#10150) ISSUED IN 2010. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WHERE IT...

Jul 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

AFTER A RECENT FILL UP, I SMELLED FUEL IN MY GARAGE AFTER PARKING MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I CHECKED ONLINE, AND DISCOVERED THAT MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE VIN RANGE FOR THE SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT (#10150) ISSUED IN 2010. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WHERE IT...

May 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 32,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK CONNECTOR WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,500. *BF UPDATED 10/17/2017*CN

May 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 32,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK CONNECTOR WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,500. *BF UPDATED 10/17/2017*CN

Apr 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 57,880 mi

2004 CHEVY Z06 CORVETTE HAS A FUEL LEAK ON TOP OF THE DRIVER SIDE ABOVE THE FUEL TANK COMING FROM THE CROSS OVER TUBE. THE PLASTIC COUPLER HAS O-RING THAT I THINKS HAS FAILED. I JACKED THE CAR UP ON MY OWN TOOK A BORE SCOPE UP THE COUPLER AND IT WAS COVER IN FUEL. THIS VEHICLE HAS NO TROUBLE CODES...

Apr 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 57,880 mi

2004 CHEVY Z06 CORVETTE HAS A FUEL LEAK ON TOP OF THE DRIVER SIDE ABOVE THE FUEL TANK COMING FROM THE CROSS OVER TUBE. THE PLASTIC COUPLER HAS O-RING THAT I THINKS HAS FAILED. I JACKED THE CAR UP ON MY OWN TOOK A BORE SCOPE UP THE COUPLER AND IT WAS COVER IN FUEL. THIS VEHICLE HAS NO TROUBLE CODES...

Apr 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 24,900 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO MECHANIC, FUEL VAPOR/FUEL LEAK IDENTIFIED, SMOKE TEST PERFORMED, SOURCE APPEARS TO BE TANK/TANK STRAPS. *TR

Apr 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 24,900 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO MECHANIC, FUEL VAPOR/FUEL LEAK IDENTIFIED, SMOKE TEST PERFORMED, SOURCE APPEARS TO BE TANK/TANK STRAPS. *TR

Apr 6, 2015 Steering 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND A MESSAGE INDICATING A STEERING LOCK FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE...

Apr 6, 2015 Steering 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND A MESSAGE INDICATING A STEERING LOCK FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 82,300 mi

DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, MY HEADLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AFTER DARK. *TR

Feb 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 82,300 mi

DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, MY HEADLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AFTER DARK. *TR

Nov 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,929 mi

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY ISSUES FOR 2002 AND 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF A MODULE WHICH CONTROLLED THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. *JB

Nov 13, 2014 Traction Control System 40,929 mi

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY ISSUES FOR 2002 AND 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF A MODULE WHICH CONTROLLED THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. *JB

Nov 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,929 mi

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY ISSUES FOR 2002 AND 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF A MODULE WHICH CONTROLLED THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. *JB

Nov 13, 2014 Traction Control System 40,929 mi

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY ISSUES FOR 2002 AND 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF A MODULE WHICH CONTROLLED THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. *JB

Oct 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 13,058 mi

I FILL UP THE FUEL TANK. GOT HOME AND SMELLED GAS REAL BAD. LEAKING UNDER LEFT TANK. I CALLED DEALERSHIP.THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. THEY SAID TO CALL GM. I CALLED THEY WILL NOT DO NOTHING. I HAVE OWN GM ALL MY LIFE . I WILL NOT BUY A GM NO MORE, THANKS *TR

Oct 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 13,058 mi

I FILL UP THE FUEL TANK. GOT HOME AND SMELLED GAS REAL BAD. LEAKING UNDER LEFT TANK. I CALLED DEALERSHIP.THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. THEY SAID TO CALL GM. I CALLED THEY WILL NOT DO NOTHING. I HAVE OWN GM ALL MY LIFE . I WILL NOT BUY A GM NO MORE, THANKS *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Steering Crash 92,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE MANU...

Sep 25, 2014 Air Bags Crash 92,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE MANU...

Sep 25, 2014 Steering Crash 92,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE MANU...

Sep 25, 2014 Air Bags Crash 92,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE MANU...

Sep 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 21,300 mi

DRIVING A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE AT 65 MPH AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN,LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER-WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 19 MONTHS PRIOR) DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP INOPERATIVE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT..THE TWO FUEL PUM...

Sep 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 21,300 mi

DRIVING A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE AT 65 MPH AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN,LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER-WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 19 MONTHS PRIOR) DEALER STATED THAT FUEL PUMP INOPERATIVE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT..THE TWO FUEL PUM...

Sep 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 127,520 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY START TO CATCH AND A GRINDING, CHATTERING IS FELT IN THE BRAKES UNTIL I LET UP OFF THE PEDAL. THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND THEN GOES AWAY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SWITCHED OFF ANF THEN REST...

Sep 15, 2014 Service Brakes 127,520 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY START TO CATCH AND A GRINDING, CHATTERING IS FELT IN THE BRAKES UNTIL I LET UP OFF THE PEDAL. THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND THEN GOES AWAY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SWITCHED OFF ANF THEN REST...

Sep 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 127,520 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY START TO CATCH AND A GRINDING, CHATTERING IS FELT IN THE BRAKES UNTIL I LET UP OFF THE PEDAL. THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND THEN GOES AWAY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SWITCHED OFF ANF THEN REST...

Sep 15, 2014 Service Brakes 127,520 mi

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY START TO CATCH AND A GRINDING, CHATTERING IS FELT IN THE BRAKES UNTIL I LET UP OFF THE PEDAL. THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND THEN GOES AWAY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACTIVE HANDLING CODE APPEARS AND WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SWITCHED OFF ANF THEN REST...

Jul 29, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 56,480 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DIC.THEN THE CAR BRAKES ENGAGED PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes 56,480 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DIC.THEN THE CAR BRAKES ENGAGED PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 56,480 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DIC.THEN THE CAR BRAKES ENGAGED PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes 56,480 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DIC.THEN THE CAR BRAKES ENGAGED PULLING THE CAR TO THE LEFT. *JS

Jul 9, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,765 mi

SINCE BUYING THIS CAR AT AUCTION. I NOTICED A FUEL SMELL COMING FROM LEFT REAR WHEELS. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS OR SPECIALS ANNOUNCEMENTS DEALING WITH CAR AND WAS TOLD NO. AFTER READING THE CORVETTE FORUM AND FINDING THERE WAS A REPAIR FOR THE FUEL TANK. NOW MY CAR IS...

Jul 9, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,765 mi

SINCE BUYING THIS CAR AT AUCTION. I NOTICED A FUEL SMELL COMING FROM LEFT REAR WHEELS. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS OR SPECIALS ANNOUNCEMENTS DEALING WITH CAR AND WAS TOLD NO. AFTER READING THE CORVETTE FORUM AND FINDING THERE WAS A REPAIR FOR THE FUEL TANK. NOW MY CAR IS...

Mar 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,430 mi

I FILLED MY TANK TODAY WITH NO OVER FLOW OF GAS. I GOT IN MY VEHICLE AND STARTED THE CAR. I NOW HAVE A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. IT IS ALL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN AND MAKE GAS APPEARS TO BE RUNNING OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. I PARK IN A GARAGE WHICH HAS A GAS WATER HEATER IN IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THA...

Mar 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,430 mi

I FILLED MY TANK TODAY WITH NO OVER FLOW OF GAS. I GOT IN MY VEHICLE AND STARTED THE CAR. I NOW HAVE A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. IT IS ALL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN AND MAKE GAS APPEARS TO BE RUNNING OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. I PARK IN A GARAGE WHICH HAS A GAS WATER HEATER IN IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THA...

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

LEAKING GAS. MECHANIC SAYS GAS TANK IS LEAKING NEEDS REPLACED. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR YET THERE IS NO RECALL? *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

LEAKING GAS. MECHANIC SAYS GAS TANK IS LEAKING NEEDS REPLACED. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR YET THERE IS NO RECALL? *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Steering 76,000 mi

GOING 80 ON FREEWAY CRUISE DISINGAGED ACTIVE HANDLING WARNING CAME ON CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT VERY SCARY CONTACTED CHEVOROLET NO HELP THERE ARE MANY MORE OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED RECALL FOR 2005 FOR EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

GOING 80 ON FREEWAY CRUISE DISINGAGED ACTIVE HANDLING WARNING CAME ON CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT VERY SCARY CONTACTED CHEVOROLET NO HELP THERE ARE MANY MORE OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED RECALL FOR 2005 FOR EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Steering 76,000 mi

GOING 80 ON FREEWAY CRUISE DISINGAGED ACTIVE HANDLING WARNING CAME ON CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT VERY SCARY CONTACTED CHEVOROLET NO HELP THERE ARE MANY MORE OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED RECALL FOR 2005 FOR EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

GOING 80 ON FREEWAY CRUISE DISINGAGED ACTIVE HANDLING WARNING CAME ON CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT VERY SCARY CONTACTED CHEVOROLET NO HELP THERE ARE MANY MORE OF THESE SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED RECALL FOR 2005 FOR EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 17, 2014 Electrical System 10,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65MPH IN A BUMPY CONSTRUCTION ZONE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR A MINUTE, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND IMMEDIATELY DROVE IT BACK HOM...

Mar 17, 2014 Electrical System 10,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65MPH IN A BUMPY CONSTRUCTION ZONE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR A MINUTE, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND IMMEDIATELY DROVE IT BACK HOM...

Mar 14, 2014 Steering

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH, ON I-25, IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM, WHEN I BUMPED THE IGNITION KEY WITH MY HAND AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURRED A COUPLE OF MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. WHEN I HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING WITH OTHER CHEVROLETS, I CALLED A DEALER, IN ALBUQUERQUE, REPORTED THAT IT HAD ALSO HAPPENED IN MY...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH, ON I-25, IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM, WHEN I BUMPED THE IGNITION KEY WITH MY HAND AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURRED A COUPLE OF MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. WHEN I HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING WITH OTHER CHEVROLETS, I CALLED A DEALER, IN ALBUQUERQUE, REPORTED THAT IT HAD ALSO HAPPENED IN MY...

Mar 14, 2014 Steering

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH, ON I-25, IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM, WHEN I BUMPED THE IGNITION KEY WITH MY HAND AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURRED A COUPLE OF MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. WHEN I HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING WITH OTHER CHEVROLETS, I CALLED A DEALER, IN ALBUQUERQUE, REPORTED THAT IT HAD ALSO HAPPENED IN MY...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH, ON I-25, IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM, WHEN I BUMPED THE IGNITION KEY WITH MY HAND AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURRED A COUPLE OF MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. WHEN I HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING WITH OTHER CHEVROLETS, I CALLED A DEALER, IN ALBUQUERQUE, REPORTED THAT IT HAD ALSO HAPPENED IN MY...

Dec 23, 2013 Air Bags Fire 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, SHE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG COVER WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL...

Dec 23, 2013 Air Bags Fire 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, SHE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG COVER WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL...

Nov 22, 2013 Visibility 17,361 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2005 THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW CEASED TO FUNCTION, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OPERATED SPORADICALLY. DEALER REPLACED BOTH WINDOW REGULATORS UNDER WARRANTY. THEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2007, THE PASSENGER WINDOW CEASED TO FUNCTION AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN THIS REGULATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE...

Nov 22, 2013 Visibility 17,361 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2005 THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW CEASED TO FUNCTION, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OPERATED SPORADICALLY. DEALER REPLACED BOTH WINDOW REGULATORS UNDER WARRANTY. THEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2007, THE PASSENGER WINDOW CEASED TO FUNCTION AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN THIS REGULATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE...

Sep 30, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 37,550 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON A 4 LANE HWY. WHEN SUDDENLY MY BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR A SPLIT SECOND CAUSING ME TO VEER INTO THE LEFT LANE. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY, HOWEVER IT COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ALONGSIDE ME. THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE APPEARED ON ...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 37,550 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON A 4 LANE HWY. WHEN SUDDENLY MY BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR A SPLIT SECOND CAUSING ME TO VEER INTO THE LEFT LANE. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY, HOWEVER IT COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ALONGSIDE ME. THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE APPEARED ON ...

Sep 30, 2013 Traction Control System 37,550 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON A 4 LANE HWY. WHEN SUDDENLY MY BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR A SPLIT SECOND CAUSING ME TO VEER INTO THE LEFT LANE. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY, HOWEVER IT COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ALONGSIDE ME. THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE APPEARED ON ...

Sep 30, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 37,550 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON A 4 LANE HWY. WHEN SUDDENLY MY BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR A SPLIT SECOND CAUSING ME TO VEER INTO THE LEFT LANE. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY, HOWEVER IT COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ALONGSIDE ME. THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE APPEARED ON ...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 37,550 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON A 4 LANE HWY. WHEN SUDDENLY MY BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR A SPLIT SECOND CAUSING ME TO VEER INTO THE LEFT LANE. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY, HOWEVER IT COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ALONGSIDE ME. THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE APPEARED ON ...

Sep 30, 2013 Traction Control System 37,550 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 70MPH ON A 4 LANE HWY. WHEN SUDDENLY MY BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR A SPLIT SECOND CAUSING ME TO VEER INTO THE LEFT LANE. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY, HOWEVER IT COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD BEEN ALONGSIDE ME. THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE APPEARED ON ...

Aug 18, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,698 mi

NOTICED GAS LEAKING ON GROUND AFTER REFUELING THE CAR....I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR MUCH AND SINCE THEN THERE IS ALWAYS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. THE CAR NOW HAS 39850 MILES ON IT AND THE SMELL IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

Aug 18, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,698 mi

NOTICED GAS LEAKING ON GROUND AFTER REFUELING THE CAR....I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR MUCH AND SINCE THEN THERE IS ALWAYS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. THE CAR NOW HAS 39850 MILES ON IT AND THE SMELL IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

Jul 7, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 127,000 mi

WHEN I WAS FILLING UP MY CAR AT A GAS STATION I NOTICED A RATHER STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR TO SEE THAT IT WAS LEAKING FUEL. I FINISHED THE CAR TRIP AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jul 7, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 127,000 mi

WHEN I WAS FILLING UP MY CAR AT A GAS STATION I NOTICED A RATHER STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR TO SEE THAT IT WAS LEAKING FUEL. I FINISHED THE CAR TRIP AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jun 29, 2013 Service Brakes 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CORVETTE THE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE COME ON AT THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO PULL THE CAR FROM ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER SUDDENLY AND THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. I AM AFRAID THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 29, 2013 Steering 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CORVETTE THE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE COME ON AT THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO PULL THE CAR FROM ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER SUDDENLY AND THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. I AM AFRAID THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CORVETTE THE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE COME ON AT THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO PULL THE CAR FROM ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER SUDDENLY AND THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. I AM AFRAID THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 29, 2013 Service Brakes 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CORVETTE THE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE COME ON AT THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO PULL THE CAR FROM ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER SUDDENLY AND THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. I AM AFRAID THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 29, 2013 Steering 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CORVETTE THE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE COME ON AT THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO PULL THE CAR FROM ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER SUDDENLY AND THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. I AM AFRAID THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Jun 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CORVETTE THE ACTIVE HANDLING MESSAGE COME ON AT THE DASH AND WHILE DRIVING THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO PULL THE CAR FROM ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER SUDDENLY AND THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. I AM AFRAID THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 12, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30,000 mi

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPE...

Apr 12, 2013 Traction Control System 30,000 mi

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPE...

Apr 12, 2013 Steering 8,370 mi

STEERING COLUMN LOCK RECALL: DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND REPROGRAMMED AND PERFORMANCE TEST. DATE ACCOMPLISHED - AUGUST 31, 2004. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO, THIS VEHICLE BEGAN DISPLAYING COLUMN LOCK ERROR MESSAGE "REMOVE KEY FOR 10 SECONDS" WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL IF YOU SHOULD TRY...

Apr 12, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30,000 mi

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPE...

Apr 12, 2013 Traction Control System 30,000 mi

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPE...

Apr 12, 2013 Steering 8,370 mi

STEERING COLUMN LOCK RECALL: DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND REPROGRAMMED AND PERFORMANCE TEST. DATE ACCOMPLISHED - AUGUST 31, 2004. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO, THIS VEHICLE BEGAN DISPLAYING COLUMN LOCK ERROR MESSAGE "REMOVE KEY FOR 10 SECONDS" WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL IF YOU SHOULD TRY...

Mar 22, 2013 Service Brakes 13,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE BRAKES LOCKED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BRAKES LOCKED HE NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT THAT STATED SERVICE ACTION HANDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANU...

Mar 22, 2013 Service Brakes 13,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE BRAKES LOCKED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BRAKES LOCKED HE NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT THAT STATED SERVICE ACTION HANDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANU...

Mar 14, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,100 mi

AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF CORVETTES AT AN ALARMING RATE. *TR

Mar 14, 2013 Traction Control System 43,100 mi

AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF CORVETTES AT AN ALARMING RATE. *TR

Mar 14, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,100 mi

AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF CORVETTES AT AN ALARMING RATE. *TR

Mar 14, 2013 Traction Control System 43,100 mi

AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS MY TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS TRYING TO ENGAGE THE ABS SYSTEM. IT NOW COMES ON JUST ABUT EVERYTIME I GET I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF CORVETTES AT AN ALARMING RATE. *TR

Jan 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK DUE TO A FRACTURE ON THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE CRACK IN THE TANK AND THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOW...

Jan 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK DUE TO A FRACTURE ON THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE CRACK IN THE TANK AND THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOW...

Nov 19, 2012 Traction Control System

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF CRUISE AND TRACTION CONTROLS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. HE WOULD TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD WORK FOR A VERY SHORT TIME AND THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN. IN ADDIT...

Nov 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF CRUISE AND TRACTION CONTROLS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. HE WOULD TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD WORK FOR A VERY SHORT TIME AND THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN. IN ADDIT...

Nov 19, 2012 Traction Control System

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF CRUISE AND TRACTION CONTROLS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. HE WOULD TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD WORK FOR A VERY SHORT TIME AND THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN. IN ADDIT...

Nov 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MALFUNCTION OF CRUISE AND TRACTION CONTROLS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. HE WOULD TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD WORK FOR A VERY SHORT TIME AND THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN. IN ADDIT...

Jul 26, 2012 Steering 17,020 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE PULLED SEVERELY TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXTREME BODILY FORCE TO POSITION THE VEHICLE TO REMAIN IN ONE LANE. THE CONTACT SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNI...

Jul 26, 2012 Steering 17,020 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE PULLED SEVERELY TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXTREME BODILY FORCE TO POSITION THE VEHICLE TO REMAIN IN ONE LANE. THE CONTACT SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNI...

Jul 16, 2012 Electrical System 23,312 mi

DRIVING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 90 WISCONSIN. CAR JUST DIED,COULD NOT GET TO RESTART. 1 HOUR ON THE SIDE THE ROAD. CARS FLYING INCHES FROM US. POLICE OFFICER FINALLY STOPED AND CALLED TOW TRUCK AND STAYED BEHIND US WITH LIGHTS ON SO WE WOULDNT GET HIT. TO FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON LOW MILAG...

Jul 16, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 23,312 mi

DRIVING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 90 WISCONSIN. CAR JUST DIED,COULD NOT GET TO RESTART. 1 HOUR ON THE SIDE THE ROAD. CARS FLYING INCHES FROM US. POLICE OFFICER FINALLY STOPED AND CALLED TOW TRUCK AND STAYED BEHIND US WITH LIGHTS ON SO WE WOULDNT GET HIT. TO FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON LOW MILAG...

Jul 16, 2012 Electrical System 23,312 mi

DRIVING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 90 WISCONSIN. CAR JUST DIED,COULD NOT GET TO RESTART. 1 HOUR ON THE SIDE THE ROAD. CARS FLYING INCHES FROM US. POLICE OFFICER FINALLY STOPED AND CALLED TOW TRUCK AND STAYED BEHIND US WITH LIGHTS ON SO WE WOULDNT GET HIT. TO FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON LOW MILAG...

Jul 16, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 23,312 mi

DRIVING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 90 WISCONSIN. CAR JUST DIED,COULD NOT GET TO RESTART. 1 HOUR ON THE SIDE THE ROAD. CARS FLYING INCHES FROM US. POLICE OFFICER FINALLY STOPED AND CALLED TOW TRUCK AND STAYED BEHIND US WITH LIGHTS ON SO WE WOULDNT GET HIT. TO FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON LOW MILAG...

May 4, 2012 Steering 14,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ST...

May 4, 2012 Steering 14,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ST...

Apr 22, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,500 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING STRONG ODORS OF GASOLINE, FAINT AT FIRST, BUT NOW VERY EVIDENT AROUND THE VEHICLE AND IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. I AM QUITE CONCERNED TO PLACE THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, OR EVEN DRIVE IT. CHECKING ON LINE, I FOUND A DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION, BUT NOTHING ON A RECALL. THE COMPLAINT ...

Apr 22, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,500 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING STRONG ODORS OF GASOLINE, FAINT AT FIRST, BUT NOW VERY EVIDENT AROUND THE VEHICLE AND IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. I AM QUITE CONCERNED TO PLACE THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, OR EVEN DRIVE IT. CHECKING ON LINE, I FOUND A DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION, BUT NOTHING ON A RECALL. THE COMPLAINT ...

Feb 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

FUEL LEAK. I IDENTIFIED THE LEAK SOURCE AS CRACKS IN EITHER THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER TUBE QUICK CONNECTOR (CONNECTOR) AND/OR THE "HOT-PLATE" WELD JOINT OF THE CONNECTOR TO THE TANK. THE ROOT CAUSES ARE ATTRIBUTED TO ERRORS IN CONNECTOR MATERIAL PROCESSING, VARIATIONS IN THE WELDING PROCESS, AND HIGH...

Feb 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

FUEL LEAK. I IDENTIFIED THE LEAK SOURCE AS CRACKS IN EITHER THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER TUBE QUICK CONNECTOR (CONNECTOR) AND/OR THE "HOT-PLATE" WELD JOINT OF THE CONNECTOR TO THE TANK. THE ROOT CAUSES ARE ATTRIBUTED TO ERRORS IN CONNECTOR MATERIAL PROCESSING, VARIATIONS IN THE WELDING PROCESS, AND HIGH...

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

STRONG GAS FUME'S WHEN TANK IS HALF FULL. *TR

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

STRONG GAS FUME'S WHEN TANK IS HALF FULL. *TR

Nov 17, 2011 Steering

THIS FIRST HAPPENED LAST YEAR AND IT HAS NOW HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THIS PAST MONTH. CHEVROLET SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM BUT I AM LIVING THE PROBLEM. WHEN USING THE TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER ?SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLIN...

Nov 17, 2011 Steering

THIS FIRST HAPPENED LAST YEAR AND IT HAS NOW HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THIS PAST MONTH. CHEVROLET SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM BUT I AM LIVING THE PROBLEM. WHEN USING THE TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER ?SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLIN...

Nov 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE GAS TANK HAS A LEAK NITA'S HAS OPEN INVESTIGATION ON THIS COMPLAINT. *TR

Nov 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE GAS TANK HAS A LEAK NITA'S HAS OPEN INVESTIGATION ON THIS COMPLAINT. *TR

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DASH INDICATOR READ "CHECK GAUGES". I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD FAILED. TRIED ANOTHER FUSE, BUT IT BLEW IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHO HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS ...

Sep 9, 2011 Steering 80,221 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,221 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,...

Sep 9, 2011 Steering 80,221 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,221 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,...

Aug 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 182,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN TOLD BY REPRESENTATIVES OF YOUNG CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN DALLAS, TEXAS THAT I HAVE A GASOLINE FUEL LEAK AT THE CONNECTOR OF THE TWO GAS TANKS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A "LIFE-SAFETY" ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED BY GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IMMEDIATELY. I LOVE MY 2004 CORVETTE AND PLAN ON...

Aug 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 182,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN TOLD BY REPRESENTATIVES OF YOUNG CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN DALLAS, TEXAS THAT I HAVE A GASOLINE FUEL LEAK AT THE CONNECTOR OF THE TWO GAS TANKS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A "LIFE-SAFETY" ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED BY GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IMMEDIATELY. I LOVE MY 2004 CORVETTE AND PLAN ON...

Aug 19, 2011 Visibility 20,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS KEEP FAILING. WINDOW WILL EITHER NOT ROLL DOWN AT ALL, OR SOMETIMES THE REGULATOR CABLE WILL FRAY AND WINDOW WILL PARTIALLY GO DOWN. I HAVE HAD TWO REGULATORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE CURRENT ONE NO LONGER WORKS. AND I HAVE JUST INSTALLED THE THIR...

Aug 19, 2011 Visibility 20,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS KEEP FAILING. WINDOW WILL EITHER NOT ROLL DOWN AT ALL, OR SOMETIMES THE REGULATOR CABLE WILL FRAY AND WINDOW WILL PARTIALLY GO DOWN. I HAVE HAD TWO REGULATORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE CURRENT ONE NO LONGER WORKS. AND I HAVE JUST INSTALLED THE THIR...

Jul 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,400 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE I SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. I CHECKED AND HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, AND NOTICED A GAS PUDDLE ON THE GROUND WASHED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CHEVROLET MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED TH...

Jul 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,400 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE I SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. I CHECKED AND HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, AND NOTICED A GAS PUDDLE ON THE GROUND WASHED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CHEVROLET MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED TH...

Jul 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,400 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE I SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. I CHECKED AND HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, AND NOTICED A GAS PUDDLE ON THE GROUND WASHED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CHEVROLET MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED TH...

Jul 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,400 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE I SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. I CHECKED AND HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, AND NOTICED A GAS PUDDLE ON THE GROUND WASHED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CHEVROLET MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED TH...

Jun 27, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLUP AND WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE THAT STARTED AROUND 05/15/2010. I REPLACED THE GAS CAP AND THAT DID NOT HELP. I HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND SAID IT SEEMS TO BE A CRACKED FUEL TANK OR CROSSOVER PIPE LEAK . DRIVE-TRAIN MUST BE DROP TO VERIFY AND COST TO ...

Jun 27, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLUP AND WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE THAT STARTED AROUND 05/15/2010. I REPLACED THE GAS CAP AND THAT DID NOT HELP. I HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND SAID IT SEEMS TO BE A CRACKED FUEL TANK OR CROSSOVER PIPE LEAK . DRIVE-TRAIN MUST BE DROP TO VERIFY AND COST TO ...

May 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,555 mi

SMELL OF GAS NOTICEABLE WHEN CAR JUST SITTING IN GARAGE. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE AND FOUND TO HAVE RIGHT FUEL TANK LEAK. (OF IMPORTANCE WAS THE FACT WE HAD THE LEFT GAS TANK REPLACED ABOUT A YEAR BEFORE THIS EVENT AT WHICH TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FRE...

May 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,555 mi

SMELL OF GAS NOTICEABLE WHEN CAR JUST SITTING IN GARAGE. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE AND FOUND TO HAVE RIGHT FUEL TANK LEAK. (OF IMPORTANCE WAS THE FACT WE HAD THE LEFT GAS TANK REPLACED ABOUT A YEAR BEFORE THIS EVENT AT WHICH TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FRE...

Mar 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG GAS SMELL BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT.

Mar 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

STRONG GAS SMELL BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT.

Feb 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,373 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE THAT IS LEAKING GAS. MECHANIC SAID IT IS THE "FUEL TANK CROSSOVER". AFTER MUCH RESEARCHING, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR. COST WILL BE OVER $2,000 TO REPAIR. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL! SOME OF THESE CORVETTES HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Feb 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,373 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE THAT IS LEAKING GAS. MECHANIC SAID IT IS THE "FUEL TANK CROSSOVER". AFTER MUCH RESEARCHING, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR. COST WILL BE OVER $2,000 TO REPAIR. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL! SOME OF THESE CORVETTES HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jan 20, 2011 Suspension 9,777 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE FIBERGLASS CROSSMEMBER BAR WAS CRACKING AND SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED HIM TO THE DE...

Jan 20, 2011 Suspension 9,777 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE FIBERGLASS CROSSMEMBER BAR WAS CRACKING AND SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED HIM TO THE DE...

Jan 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 CORVETTE OWNER. WHEN I PARK MY CAR IN THE GARAGE THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD MULTITUDES OF ISSUES WITH OWNERS WHO HAVE 2004 CORVETTES ON THE FUEL SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY PERTAINING TO THE GAS TANK. THE CROSSOVER LEAKS. *TR

Jan 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 CORVETTE OWNER. WHEN I PARK MY CAR IN THE GARAGE THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD MULTITUDES OF ISSUES WITH OWNERS WHO HAVE 2004 CORVETTES ON THE FUEL SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY PERTAINING TO THE GAS TANK. THE CROSSOVER LEAKS. *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Steering 36,317 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Dec 28, 2010 Steering 36,317 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Dec 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE DRIVER SIDE BESIDE THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.

Dec 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE DRIVER SIDE BESIDE THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.

Nov 30, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 CORVETTE Z06 LEAKS FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE AND VERY LIKELY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT JUDGING BY THE SMELL. CAR HAS 18,XXX MILES ON IT, COMPLETELY STOCK AND NEVER ABUSED. WHEN FILLING THE FUEL ENDS UP POOLED UNDER REAR DRIVER TIRE AREA. SMELL INSIDE IS VERY STRONG OF RAW GASOLINE. SMELL RE...

Nov 30, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 CORVETTE Z06 LEAKS FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE AND VERY LIKELY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT JUDGING BY THE SMELL. CAR HAS 18,XXX MILES ON IT, COMPLETELY STOCK AND NEVER ABUSED. WHEN FILLING THE FUEL ENDS UP POOLED UNDER REAR DRIVER TIRE AREA. SMELL INSIDE IS VERY STRONG OF RAW GASOLINE. SMELL RE...

Nov 4, 2010 Steering 19,786 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN AND RELAY SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA...

Nov 4, 2010 Steering 19,786 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN AND RELAY SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA...

Oct 19, 2010 Steering 1,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO "DRIVE" THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS KIT, AND STEERING COLUMN LOCK WERE REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE ...

Oct 19, 2010 Steering 1,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO "DRIVE" THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS KIT, AND STEERING COLUMN LOCK WERE REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE ...

Oct 1, 2010 Steering 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE PULLED TOWARDS THE LEFT AND A SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF F...

Oct 1, 2010 Steering 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE PULLED TOWARDS THE LEFT AND A SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF F...

Sep 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,816 mi

HAD TO HAVE THE GAS TANK REPLACED ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE AT A COST OF $2600 IN SEPTEMBER OF 2009. HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT NHTSA IS INVESTIGATING THIS. PLEASE ADD THIS TO THE LIST. *TR

Sep 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,816 mi

HAD TO HAVE THE GAS TANK REPLACED ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE AT A COST OF $2600 IN SEPTEMBER OF 2009. HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT NHTSA IS INVESTIGATING THIS. PLEASE ADD THIS TO THE LIST. *TR

Sep 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 64,700 mi

ACTIVE HANDLING ENGAGES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON MY 2004 CORVETTE. I LEARNED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FOR VEHICLES MFG FROM MARCH 2004 TO JAN 2006 WITH TELESCOPIC AND TILT STEERING WHEELS. MY CAR WAS MFG IN MAY 2004 AND HAS THE TILT /TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT T...

Sep 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 64,700 mi

ACTIVE HANDLING ENGAGES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON MY 2004 CORVETTE. I LEARNED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FOR VEHICLES MFG FROM MARCH 2004 TO JAN 2006 WITH TELESCOPIC AND TILT STEERING WHEELS. MY CAR WAS MFG IN MAY 2004 AND HAS THE TILT /TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT T...

Sep 5, 2010 Electrical System 130,000 mi

PROBLEM 1: GASOLINE SMELL WITH LEAK AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF VALVE TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. OCCURRED CONTINUALLY WITH FUEL TANK REGISTERING FULL TO 3/4 TANK THEN DROPPING TO EMPTY AND VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OUT OF GAS (WOULD NOT RUN UNTIL FUEL ADDED TO TANK). SOLUTION: TOOK VE...

Sep 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

PROBLEM 1: GASOLINE SMELL WITH LEAK AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF VALVE TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. OCCURRED CONTINUALLY WITH FUEL TANK REGISTERING FULL TO 3/4 TANK THEN DROPPING TO EMPTY AND VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OUT OF GAS (WOULD NOT RUN UNTIL FUEL ADDED TO TANK). SOLUTION: TOOK VE...

Sep 5, 2010 Interior Lighting 130,000 mi

PROBLEM 1: GASOLINE SMELL WITH LEAK AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF VALVE TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. OCCURRED CONTINUALLY WITH FUEL TANK REGISTERING FULL TO 3/4 TANK THEN DROPPING TO EMPTY AND VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OUT OF GAS (WOULD NOT RUN UNTIL FUEL ADDED TO TANK). SOLUTION: TOOK VE...

Sep 5, 2010 Electrical System 130,000 mi

PROBLEM 1: GASOLINE SMELL WITH LEAK AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF VALVE TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. OCCURRED CONTINUALLY WITH FUEL TANK REGISTERING FULL TO 3/4 TANK THEN DROPPING TO EMPTY AND VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OUT OF GAS (WOULD NOT RUN UNTIL FUEL ADDED TO TANK). SOLUTION: TOOK VE...

Sep 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

PROBLEM 1: GASOLINE SMELL WITH LEAK AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF VALVE TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. OCCURRED CONTINUALLY WITH FUEL TANK REGISTERING FULL TO 3/4 TANK THEN DROPPING TO EMPTY AND VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OUT OF GAS (WOULD NOT RUN UNTIL FUEL ADDED TO TANK). SOLUTION: TOOK VE...

Sep 5, 2010 Interior Lighting 130,000 mi

PROBLEM 1: GASOLINE SMELL WITH LEAK AND ULTIMATE FAILURE OF VALVE TO TRANSFER FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. OCCURRED CONTINUALLY WITH FUEL TANK REGISTERING FULL TO 3/4 TANK THEN DROPPING TO EMPTY AND VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OUT OF GAS (WOULD NOT RUN UNTIL FUEL ADDED TO TANK). SOLUTION: TOOK VE...

Sep 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE: THIS PROBLEM BECAME EVIDENT AFTER A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR AND GASOLINE VAPORS BEGAN TO BE NOTICEABLE IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. NOW GAS HAS BEEN DETECTED LEAKING FROM UNDER DRIVER SIDE SEAT. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET IT IS CLEAR THIS IS WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH...

Sep 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE: THIS PROBLEM BECAME EVIDENT AFTER A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR AND GASOLINE VAPORS BEGAN TO BE NOTICEABLE IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. NOW GAS HAS BEEN DETECTED LEAKING FROM UNDER DRIVER SIDE SEAT. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET IT IS CLEAR THIS IS WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH...

Aug 31, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, WASHED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TAN...

Aug 31, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL AFTER 5K MILES. DEALER SAID IT WAS A FAULTY FUEL TANK AND CROSSOVER TUBE BETWEEN THE TWO PARTS OF THE TANK. $1400 TO REPLACE FUEL TANK. THE CAR COULD HAVE BURNED TO THE GROUND, THERE WAS FUEL RUNNING EVERYWHERE AT THE GAS STATION! *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, WASHED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD STILL SMELL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TAN...

Aug 31, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL AFTER 5K MILES. DEALER SAID IT WAS A FAULTY FUEL TANK AND CROSSOVER TUBE BETWEEN THE TWO PARTS OF THE TANK. $1400 TO REPLACE FUEL TANK. THE CAR COULD HAVE BURNED TO THE GROUND, THERE WAS FUEL RUNNING EVERYWHERE AT THE GAS STATION! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

LEFT SIDE GAS TANK CROSSOVER TUBE LEAKING, 2004 CORVETTE Z06. CONFIRMED WITH A REPAIR BY AN AUTHORIZED GM REPAIR FACILITY. PAID OUT OF POCKET. FUEL TANK COULD ONLY BE FILLED UP 1/2 FULL OR A HEAVY FUEL SMELL AND/OR LEAKING WOULD OCCUR. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,100 mi

04 CORVETTE ZO6 LEAKING FUEL WHEN I FILLED IT. I HAVE BEEN SMELLING FUEL FOR A WHILE NOW AND I GUESS THIS WHY. IT SEEMS WHEN I WAS ALMOST DONE FILLING IT UP IT STARTED DRIPPING FUEL ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE L/R TIRE. TOOK IT TO DEALER NO RESULTS YET. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

LEFT SIDE GAS TANK CROSSOVER TUBE LEAKING, 2004 CORVETTE Z06. CONFIRMED WITH A REPAIR BY AN AUTHORIZED GM REPAIR FACILITY. PAID OUT OF POCKET. FUEL TANK COULD ONLY BE FILLED UP 1/2 FULL OR A HEAVY FUEL SMELL AND/OR LEAKING WOULD OCCUR. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,100 mi

04 CORVETTE ZO6 LEAKING FUEL WHEN I FILLED IT. I HAVE BEEN SMELLING FUEL FOR A WHILE NOW AND I GUESS THIS WHY. IT SEEMS WHEN I WAS ALMOST DONE FILLING IT UP IT STARTED DRIPPING FUEL ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE L/R TIRE. TOOK IT TO DEALER NO RESULTS YET. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

MY 2004 CORVETTE HAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN I FILL IT I GET A HEAVY ODOR OF GASOLINE IM AFRAID IT MAY BURN MY HOUSE DOWN IF I LEAVE IT IN THE GARAGE NOW. *TR

Aug 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

MY 2004 CORVETTE HAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN I FILL IT I GET A HEAVY ODOR OF GASOLINE IM AFRAID IT MAY BURN MY HOUSE DOWN IF I LEAVE IT IN THE GARAGE NOW. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,582 mi

1. TRAVELING IN HIGH SPEED LANE OF FREEWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING WITHOUT ANY FOREWARNING. 2. FIRST AND ONLY TIME THIS OCCURRED 3. DEALER REPLACED THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,582 mi

1. TRAVELING IN HIGH SPEED LANE OF FREEWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING WITHOUT ANY FOREWARNING. 2. FIRST AND ONLY TIME THIS OCCURRED 3. DEALER REPLACED THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

OWN A 2004 CORVETTE Z06 WITH 66,000 MILES. AT ABOUT 63,000 STARTED TO SMELL GAS FUMES. BOUGHT A NEW GAS CAP BUT STILL SMELLED FUMES. TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED CORVETTE MECHANIC AND FOUND THE LEAK TO BE THE LEFT FUEL TANK AT THE CROSSOVER PIPE. HE REPLACED BOTH FUEL TANKS AND CROSS OVER FOR AROUND $...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THE ODOR WAS MOST PROMINENT WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN ONE HALF FULL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,300 mi

CONSTANT FUEL SMELL AND FUEL LEAKING DRASTICALLY FROM REAR OF CAR IN TWO PUDDLES WHEN TANK IS FULL, OR AFTER SOMEWHAT SHARP TURNS ARE MADE. UPDATED 09/16-10 *BF PICTURES RECEIVED. UPDATED 09/20/10 *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,000 mi

OWN A 2004 CORVETTE Z06 WITH 66,000 MILES. AT ABOUT 63,000 STARTED TO SMELL GAS FUMES. BOUGHT A NEW GAS CAP BUT STILL SMELLED FUMES. TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED CORVETTE MECHANIC AND FOUND THE LEAK TO BE THE LEFT FUEL TANK AT THE CROSSOVER PIPE. HE REPLACED BOTH FUEL TANKS AND CROSS OVER FOR AROUND $...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. THE CONTACT STATED THE ODOR WAS MOST PROMINENT WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN ONE HALF FULL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ...

Aug 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,300 mi

CONSTANT FUEL SMELL AND FUEL LEAKING DRASTICALLY FROM REAR OF CAR IN TWO PUDDLES WHEN TANK IS FULL, OR AFTER SOMEWHAT SHARP TURNS ARE MADE. UPDATED 09/16-10 *BF PICTURES RECEIVED. UPDATED 09/20/10 *TR

Aug 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2004 CORVETTE AND AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE MANY REPORTS OF A MFG. DEFECT IN THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER QUICK CONNECT, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POTENTIAL FIRE, LOSS OF LIFE. "THE CROSSOVER QUICK CONNECT IS AN INJECTION MOLDED COMPONENT MOLDED AT VIKING PLASTICS USING A MATERIAL PROVIDED BY PO...

Aug 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,450 mi

ON THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 2010, I STOPPED BY AT A GAS STATION TO FILL UP MY GAS TANK ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE. AFTER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES FROM THE GAS STATION, I NOTICED A GAS LEAK UNDERNEATH COMING FROM THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE GAS TANK AREA. AFTER DISCOVERING THE PROBLEM...

Aug 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2004 CORVETTE AND AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE MANY REPORTS OF A MFG. DEFECT IN THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER QUICK CONNECT, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POTENTIAL FIRE, LOSS OF LIFE. "THE CROSSOVER QUICK CONNECT IS AN INJECTION MOLDED COMPONENT MOLDED AT VIKING PLASTICS USING A MATERIAL PROVIDED BY PO...

Aug 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,450 mi

ON THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 2010, I STOPPED BY AT A GAS STATION TO FILL UP MY GAS TANK ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE. AFTER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES FROM THE GAS STATION, I NOTICED A GAS LEAK UNDERNEATH COMING FROM THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE GAS TANK AREA. AFTER DISCOVERING THE PROBLEM...

Aug 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,533 mi

CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2004 START NOTICING A FUEL ODOR IN THE GARAGE BROUGHT TO THE SHOP THEY REMOVE THE DRIVER SIDE FUEL AND DISCOVER THAT IT WAS CRACK AROUND THE CROSSOVER PIPE. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,600 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2004 VETTE COUPE ON 5-29-10 FROM A LOCAL DEALER. THE CAR SEEMED CLEAN. I HAVE PUT A LITTLE OVER 1,000 EASY MILES ON THE CAR IN 9 WEEKS. I STARTED TO NOTICE A SMELL COMING FROM THE CAR WHEN I WOULD GET HOME AND BEGAN TO RUN FANS TO GET IT OUT OF THE GARAGE. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO A LOC...

Aug 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,533 mi

CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2004 START NOTICING A FUEL ODOR IN THE GARAGE BROUGHT TO THE SHOP THEY REMOVE THE DRIVER SIDE FUEL AND DISCOVER THAT IT WAS CRACK AROUND THE CROSSOVER PIPE. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,600 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2004 VETTE COUPE ON 5-29-10 FROM A LOCAL DEALER. THE CAR SEEMED CLEAN. I HAVE PUT A LITTLE OVER 1,000 EASY MILES ON THE CAR IN 9 WEEKS. I STARTED TO NOTICE A SMELL COMING FROM THE CAR WHEN I WOULD GET HOME AND BEGAN TO RUN FANS TO GET IT OUT OF THE GARAGE. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO A LOC...

Aug 9, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,830 mi

A 2004 CORVETTE COUP DEVELOPED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL AND LEAKS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS ALMOST FULL. MILEAGE IS 45,836. REPLACED GAS CAP TO REDUCE GAS SMELL WITH NO IMPROVEMENT THEN NOTICED LEAK DURING REFUELING. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,830 mi

A 2004 CORVETTE COUP DEVELOPED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL AND LEAKS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS ALMOST FULL. MILEAGE IS 45,836. REPLACED GAS CAP TO REDUCE GAS SMELL WITH NO IMPROVEMENT THEN NOTICED LEAK DURING REFUELING. *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,617 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS A STRONG, OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY REFUELED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A LARGE, ABNORMAL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UND...

Aug 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,617 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS A STRONG, OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY REFUELED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A LARGE, ABNORMAL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UND...

Jul 31, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,000 mi

EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK THERE IS A STRONG GAS ODOR UNTIL THE FUEL LEVEL IS BELOW HALF A TANK AND THEN THE ODOR OF GAS IS NONEXISTENT. THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR HAS A STRONGER ODOR OF GAS WHEN PRESENT. *TR

Jul 31, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,000 mi

EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK THERE IS A STRONG GAS ODOR UNTIL THE FUEL LEVEL IS BELOW HALF A TANK AND THEN THE ODOR OF GAS IS NONEXISTENT. THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR HAS A STRONGER ODOR OF GAS WHEN PRESENT. *TR

Jul 30, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,805 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TANK AND THAT SINCE THERE WAS A NHTSA INVESTIGATION, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DISCUSS THE SPECIFICS...

Jul 30, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,805 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TANK AND THAT SINCE THERE WAS A NHTSA INVESTIGATION, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DISCUSS THE SPECIFICS...

Jul 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,331 mi

LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING GAS. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,331 mi

LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING GAS. *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE WHEN STOPPED AND AFTER CAR IS PARKED OVERNIGHT. UPDATED 08/04/10 *BF THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE ESTABLISHMENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AFTER INSPECTING THE FUEL TANK, THEY FOUND A WET AREA WITH FUEL ON THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE LEFT FUEL TANK. THEY REPLACED AN O-RING SEAL O...

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE WHEN STOPPED AND AFTER CAR IS PARKED OVERNIGHT. UPDATED 08/04/10 *BF THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE ESTABLISHMENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AFTER INSPECTING THE FUEL TANK, THEY FOUND A WET AREA WITH FUEL ON THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE LEFT FUEL TANK. THEY REPLACED AN O-RING SEAL O...

Jul 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,500 mi

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING VAPORS AND FUEL. 1. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE 2. FAILURE IS CONTINUOUS 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT. FIRST NOTICED ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. *TR

Jul 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,500 mi

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING VAPORS AND FUEL. 1. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE 2. FAILURE IS CONTINUOUS 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT. FIRST NOTICED ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVY CORVETTE AND GASOLINE AND FUEL VAPORS ARE LEAKING FROM MY CAR. ONE OF MY TWO GAS TANK IS THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. AFTER TAKING IT TO GEARHART CHEVROLET ON ROUTE 46 IN DENVILLE NJ, THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE ENTIRE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AND IT WILL COST O...

Jul 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVY CORVETTE AND GASOLINE AND FUEL VAPORS ARE LEAKING FROM MY CAR. ONE OF MY TWO GAS TANK IS THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. AFTER TAKING IT TO GEARHART CHEVROLET ON ROUTE 46 IN DENVILLE NJ, THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE ENTIRE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AND IT WILL COST O...

Jul 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE FUEL CAP BUT CONTINUED TO SMELL THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND DID NOT PASS DUE TO A GAS LEAK BEING FOUND AT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TI...

Jul 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE FUEL CAP BUT CONTINUED TO SMELL THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND DID NOT PASS DUE TO A GAS LEAK BEING FOUND AT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TI...

Jul 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. HE NOTICED A GASOLINE ODOR AFTER HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, BUT THE ODOR REMAINED. THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATED INSPECTION, DUE TO A GAS LEAK THAT WAS LOCATED NEAR THE REAR LEFT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jul 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. HE NOTICED A GASOLINE ODOR AFTER HE REPLACED THE GASOLINE CAP, BUT THE ODOR REMAINED. THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATED INSPECTION, DUE TO A GAS LEAK THAT WAS LOCATED NEAR THE REAR LEFT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jul 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,626 mi

FUEL LEAK ON 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TANK LEAKAGE IF FILLED FOR $20 OR MORE OF GASOLINE. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,626 mi

FUEL LEAK ON 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TANK LEAKAGE IF FILLED FOR $20 OR MORE OF GASOLINE. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Fuel System, Other 26,667 mi

STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND HAD TO HAVE FUEL TANK AND CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACED AT COST OF $2,200. NHTSA APPEARS TO BE LOOKING INTO RECALL OF 2004 CORVETTE FUEL TANKS. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Fuel System, Other 26,667 mi

STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND HAD TO HAVE FUEL TANK AND CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACED AT COST OF $2,200. NHTSA APPEARS TO BE LOOKING INTO RECALL OF 2004 CORVETTE FUEL TANKS. *TR

Jun 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,900 mi

EACH TIME I FILLED THE GAS TANK THERE IS A GAS ODOR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TANK ON MY 2004 CORVETTE SHOWED SIGNS THAT GAS HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE TOP. AFTER DRIVING A WHILE THE ODOR AND LEAK STOPPED. REPLACING THE TANK WAS THE ONLY WAY OF CORRECTING THE PROBLEM AND AVOIDING A FIRE. *TR

Jun 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,900 mi

EACH TIME I FILLED THE GAS TANK THERE IS A GAS ODOR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TANK ON MY 2004 CORVETTE SHOWED SIGNS THAT GAS HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE TOP. AFTER DRIVING A WHILE THE ODOR AND LEAK STOPPED. REPLACING THE TANK WAS THE ONLY WAY OF CORRECTING THE PROBLEM AND AVOIDING A FIRE. *TR

Jun 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE AND IT HAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN I DRIVE IT - THE SMELL EMANATES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE AND IT HAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN I DRIVE IT - THE SMELL EMANATES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACTED NOTICED AN UNUSUALLY OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FAILURE. THE MAN...

Jun 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

NOTICED PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER CAR AFT OF DRIVER DOOR. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REPLACED CROSSOVER PIPE WHICH THEY SAID WAS CRACKED. UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. *TR

Jun 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACTED NOTICED AN UNUSUALLY OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FAILURE. THE MAN...

Jun 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

NOTICED PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER CAR AFT OF DRIVER DOOR. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REPLACED CROSSOVER PIPE WHICH THEY SAID WAS CRACKED. UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL AND OCCASIONAL DRIPPING OF GAS. I AM ON VACATION IN ILLINOIS FROM ARIZONA AND AM NOW FACING A $1500 BILL JUST TO GET BACK HOME. I SEE GM DOESN'T CARE SO MAYBE FORD WOULD LIKE A VETTE. *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL AND OCCASIONAL DRIPPING OF GAS. I AM ON VACATION IN ILLINOIS FROM ARIZONA AND AM NOW FACING A $1500 BILL JUST TO GET BACK HOME. I SEE GM DOESN'T CARE SO MAYBE FORD WOULD LIKE A VETTE. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING ON MY 2004 CORVETTE. *TR

Jun 9, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING ON MY 2004 CORVETTE. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING CAUSING A SMALL FIRE ON THE GROUND BUT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT HIS EXPENSE. THERE...

Jun 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING CAUSING A SMALL FIRE ON THE GROUND BUT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT HIS EXPENSE. THERE...

Jun 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,200 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) OWN A 2004 CORVETTE THAT HAS BEEN LEAKING FUEL AND VAPORS. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL TANK. WE ONLY HAVE APPROX. 5200 MILES. CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON AT SCHUMACHER CHEVROLET 8...

Jun 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,200 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) OWN A 2004 CORVETTE THAT HAS BEEN LEAKING FUEL AND VAPORS. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL TANK. WE ONLY HAVE APPROX. 5200 MILES. CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON AT SCHUMACHER CHEVROLET 8...

Jun 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,200 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) OWN A 2004 CORVETTE THAT HAS BEEN LEAKING FUEL AND VAPORS. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL TANK. WE ONLY HAVE APPROX. 5200 MILES. CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON AT SCHUMACHER CHEVROLET 8...

Jun 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,200 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) OWN A 2004 CORVETTE THAT HAS BEEN LEAKING FUEL AND VAPORS. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL TANK. WE ONLY HAVE APPROX. 5200 MILES. CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON AT SCHUMACHER CHEVROLET 8...

Jun 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN EMISSIONS STATIONS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SECONDARY AIR DUCT ION SYSTEM WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHI...

Jun 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN EMISSIONS STATIONS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SECONDARY AIR DUCT ION SYSTEM WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHI...

Jun 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN EMISSIONS STATIONS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SECONDARY AIR DUCT ION SYSTEM WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHI...

Jun 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,550 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN EMISSIONS STATIONS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SECONDARY AIR DUCT ION SYSTEM WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHI...

May 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHENEVER I FILL UP. UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY LEAKS RIGHT NOW. STRONG GAS ODOR WILL LAST UNTIL I DRIVE FOR 50 MILES OR MORE. *TR

May 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHENEVER I FILL UP. UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY LEAKS RIGHT NOW. STRONG GAS ODOR WILL LAST UNTIL I DRIVE FOR 50 MILES OR MORE. *TR

May 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

I JUST NOTICED THE POSTING ABOUT THE FUEL LEAKS IN 2004 CORVETTES. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN MY GARAGE AFTER DRIVING MY CORVETTE. THE SMELL SUBSIDES AFTER A DAY OR TWO, AND NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS CAN BE SEEN UNDER THE CAR. PERHAPS THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO HAVE THESE CHECKED OUT....

May 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,754 mi

SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE HOUSE AFTER PARKING MY CORVETTE IN THE ATTACHED GARAGE ABOUT 3 HOURS AFTER RETURNING HOME. UPON INVESTIGATING THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR, DISCOVERED POOL OF GAS DRIPPING UNDERNEATH CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONCERNED GAS COULD IGNITE FROM HOT EXHAUST, SPARK, OR DISCARDED CIGARE...

May 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

I JUST NOTICED THE POSTING ABOUT THE FUEL LEAKS IN 2004 CORVETTES. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN MY GARAGE AFTER DRIVING MY CORVETTE. THE SMELL SUBSIDES AFTER A DAY OR TWO, AND NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS CAN BE SEEN UNDER THE CAR. PERHAPS THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO HAVE THESE CHECKED OUT....

May 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,754 mi

SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE HOUSE AFTER PARKING MY CORVETTE IN THE ATTACHED GARAGE ABOUT 3 HOURS AFTER RETURNING HOME. UPON INVESTIGATING THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR, DISCOVERED POOL OF GAS DRIPPING UNDERNEATH CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONCERNED GAS COULD IGNITE FROM HOT EXHAUST, SPARK, OR DISCARDED CIGARE...

May 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,850 mi

PURCHASES 2004 CORVETTE. WHEN I FILLED UP GAS TANK, FUEL ODOR WAS EVIDENT. THE GAS SMELL FILLED MY GARAGE AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. I TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER, WHO SAID THAT A SMOKE TEST SHOWED A FUEL LEAK NEAR WHERE THE TANK IS LOCATED. A MORE DETAILED DIAGNOSIS WOULD COST ABOUT $1000, AND ANY W...

May 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,200 mi

FUEL LEAK BY LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK ALL THE TIME[ STEADY DRIP] I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR PROBLEM AT THIS TIME VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

May 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,850 mi

PURCHASES 2004 CORVETTE. WHEN I FILLED UP GAS TANK, FUEL ODOR WAS EVIDENT. THE GAS SMELL FILLED MY GARAGE AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. I TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER, WHO SAID THAT A SMOKE TEST SHOWED A FUEL LEAK NEAR WHERE THE TANK IS LOCATED. A MORE DETAILED DIAGNOSIS WOULD COST ABOUT $1000, AND ANY W...

May 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,200 mi

FUEL LEAK BY LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK ALL THE TIME[ STEADY DRIP] I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR PROBLEM AT THIS TIME VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

May 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,500 mi

LEAKING FUEL TANK OR FUEL CONNECTOR. UPON FILLING GAS TANK, GASOLINE LEAKED FROM FILL CONNECTOR OR FUEL TANK, CAUSING LARGE SPILL ON THE GROUND, VERY FUMY. *TR

May 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,500 mi

LEAKING FUEL TANK OR FUEL CONNECTOR. UPON FILLING GAS TANK, GASOLINE LEAKED FROM FILL CONNECTOR OR FUEL TANK, CAUSING LARGE SPILL ON THE GROUND, VERY FUMY. *TR

May 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,630 mi

OUR 2004 CORVETTE WITH 27,630 MILES SUDDENLY BEGAN LEAKING GAS FUMES SO SEVERELY IN OUR GARAGE THAT WE WERE CONCERNED WE COULD HAVE AN EXPLOSION. WE ALSO COULD NOT SLEEP IN OUR BEDROOM AT THE OPPOSITE END OF OUR HOUSE DUE TO THE GAS FUMES. WE HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING OR HAD ANYTHING UNUSUAL HAPPEN TO OU...

May 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,630 mi

OUR 2004 CORVETTE WITH 27,630 MILES SUDDENLY BEGAN LEAKING GAS FUMES SO SEVERELY IN OUR GARAGE THAT WE WERE CONCERNED WE COULD HAVE AN EXPLOSION. WE ALSO COULD NOT SLEEP IN OUR BEDROOM AT THE OPPOSITE END OF OUR HOUSE DUE TO THE GAS FUMES. WE HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING OR HAD ANYTHING UNUSUAL HAPPEN TO OU...

Mar 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,100 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CORVETTE COUPE AND I AM HAVING A GAS SMELL OR LEAK FROM MY CROSSOVER CONNECTOR ON MY GAS TANK. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES FROM OTHER CORVETTE OWNERS I KNOW THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE A RECALLED ITEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE GAS TANK AND LEAK COMES RIGHT OVER M...

Mar 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,100 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CORVETTE COUPE AND I AM HAVING A GAS SMELL OR LEAK FROM MY CROSSOVER CONNECTOR ON MY GAS TANK. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES FROM OTHER CORVETTE OWNERS I KNOW THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE A RECALLED ITEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE GAS TANK AND LEAK COMES RIGHT OVER M...

Mar 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,940 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - STRONG FUEL ODOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR - GAS LEAKING UNDER DRIVER SIDE ON GARAGE FLOOR AFTER FILLUP. MILEAGE 17,940. CERTIFIED CORVETTE DEALER MECHANIC REMARKED THAT SEALS WERE DEEMED FLAWED. GM NEEDS TO ISSUE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECALL AND REIMBURSE. HAD TO HAVE FUE...

Mar 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,940 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - STRONG FUEL ODOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR - GAS LEAKING UNDER DRIVER SIDE ON GARAGE FLOOR AFTER FILLUP. MILEAGE 17,940. CERTIFIED CORVETTE DEALER MECHANIC REMARKED THAT SEALS WERE DEEMED FLAWED. GM NEEDS TO ISSUE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECALL AND REIMBURSE. HAD TO HAVE FUE...

Feb 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,000 mi

MY 2004 CORVETTE Z06 LEAKED GASOLINE FROM THE HOSE THAT INTERCONNECTS BOTH FUEL TANKS. THE TANKS AND CONNECTOR WERE REPLACED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THEY WERE REPLACED WITH ONE OF SIMILAR IDENTICAL DESIGN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SEEMS LIKE THIS WAS NOT A ONE CASE EVEN M ANY 2004 OWNERS REPORT...

Feb 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,000 mi

MY 2004 CORVETTE Z06 LEAKED GASOLINE FROM THE HOSE THAT INTERCONNECTS BOTH FUEL TANKS. THE TANKS AND CONNECTOR WERE REPLACED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THEY WERE REPLACED WITH ONE OF SIMILAR IDENTICAL DESIGN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SEEMS LIKE THIS WAS NOT A ONE CASE EVEN M ANY 2004 OWNERS REPORT...

Feb 11, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,500 mi

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE CAR AND OUTSIDE THE CAR IN THE VICINITY OF THE GAS TANKS. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,500 mi

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE CAR AND OUTSIDE THE CAR IN THE VICINITY OF THE GAS TANKS. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FROM DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT UPON GAS FILL. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FROM DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT UPON GAS FILL. *TR

Jan 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,400 mi

IN 2007 I WAS FILLING MY CAR UP WITH FUEL. WHEN I GOT HOME I NOTICED A LEAK ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THIS HAPPENED ONLY WHEN I FILLED OVER HALF A TANK. AFTER FINDING A KNOWLEDGEABLE MECHANIC TO HANDLE THIS JOB, THEY REMOVED THE TRANSAXLE TO EXPOSE THE FUEL TANKS, WE REALIZED THAT IT WAS A LEAK IN THE CRA...

Jan 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,300 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE LEAKING DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL TANK. STARTED LEAKING ABOUT JULY 2009 AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 8300 ORIGINAL MILES BY ORIGINAL OWNER. LEAK BECAME WORSE OVER TIME AND RESULTING IN STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. HAD DEALER INSPECT THE CAR, HE DETERMINE THAT THE FUEL TANK LEAKS AT T...

Jan 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,400 mi

IN 2007 I WAS FILLING MY CAR UP WITH FUEL. WHEN I GOT HOME I NOTICED A LEAK ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THIS HAPPENED ONLY WHEN I FILLED OVER HALF A TANK. AFTER FINDING A KNOWLEDGEABLE MECHANIC TO HANDLE THIS JOB, THEY REMOVED THE TRANSAXLE TO EXPOSE THE FUEL TANKS, WE REALIZED THAT IT WAS A LEAK IN THE CRA...

Jan 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,300 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE LEAKING DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL TANK. STARTED LEAKING ABOUT JULY 2009 AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 8300 ORIGINAL MILES BY ORIGINAL OWNER. LEAK BECAME WORSE OVER TIME AND RESULTING IN STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. HAD DEALER INSPECT THE CAR, HE DETERMINE THAT THE FUEL TANK LEAKS AT T...

Jan 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

FUEL LEAK IN CROSSOVER PIPE WAS DISCOVERED AFTER STRONG FUMES IN CAR AND GAS LEAKING UNDER CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MY CAR PLUS ONE OTHER OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR AND PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME.. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

FUEL LEAK IN CROSSOVER PIPE WAS DISCOVERED AFTER STRONG FUMES IN CAR AND GAS LEAKING UNDER CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MY CAR PLUS ONE OTHER OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR AND PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME.. *TR

Jan 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,244 mi

LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING AND DRIPPING FUEL ON GARAGE FLOOR. FUEL APPEARED TO BE LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO CHEVY DEALER SERVICE DEPT. AND THEY LATER INFORMED ME THE GAS TANK WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOTAL COSTS $1768.00. *TR

Jan 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,244 mi

LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING AND DRIPPING FUEL ON GARAGE FLOOR. FUEL APPEARED TO BE LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO CHEVY DEALER SERVICE DEPT. AND THEY LATER INFORMED ME THE GAS TANK WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOTAL COSTS $1768.00. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN LATE 2003 AND THE 2004 CHEVY CORVETTE MODELS WENT FROM A RUBBER CROSSOVER TUBE TO A METAL ONE. SOMETHING IN THE NEW SYSTEM CAUSES THE FUEL TANK TO CRACK NEAR THE CONNECTOR OR THE SEALS TO FAIL. THIS ALLOWS FUEL AND HEAVY VAPORS TO LEAK AND THE VAPORS GO RIGHT INTO THE CABIN. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS ...

Jan 11, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN LATE 2003 AND THE 2004 CHEVY CORVETTE MODELS WENT FROM A RUBBER CROSSOVER TUBE TO A METAL ONE. SOMETHING IN THE NEW SYSTEM CAUSES THE FUEL TANK TO CRACK NEAR THE CONNECTOR OR THE SEALS TO FAIL. THIS ALLOWS FUEL AND HEAVY VAPORS TO LEAK AND THE VAPORS GO RIGHT INTO THE CABIN. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS ...

Jan 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,600 mi

VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WHEN CAR IS PARKED IN GARAGE. *TR UPDATED 07/26/10.*JB

Jan 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,600 mi

VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WHEN CAR IS PARKED IN GARAGE. *TR UPDATED 07/26/10.*JB

Jan 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

FUEL SMELL WHEN FILLING CAR WITH GAS ODOR IS ALSO IN CAR. *TR

Jan 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

FUEL SMELL WHEN FILLING CAR WITH GAS ODOR IS ALSO IN CAR. *TR

Jan 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 14,200 mi

I KEPT GETTING STRONG FUEL ODORS IN MY GARAGE BUT NEVER COULD LOCATE THE LEAK. I WENT TO FILL UP AND GAS RAN DOWN THE PAVEMENT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A CRACK IN AT AND IT SPILLED WHEN I FILLED UP DIRECTLY OVER THE EXHAUST PIPE...

Jan 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 14,200 mi

I KEPT GETTING STRONG FUEL ODORS IN MY GARAGE BUT NEVER COULD LOCATE THE LEAK. I WENT TO FILL UP AND GAS RAN DOWN THE PAVEMENT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A CRACK IN AT AND IT SPILLED WHEN I FILLED UP DIRECTLY OVER THE EXHAUST PIPE...

Dec 31, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET COM.EDITION Z06 CORVETTE. PURCHASED IN SEPT 2008 WITH 5500 MILES FROM THE ORIGINAL SELLING DEALERSHIP. NOW WITH APPROX 9800-10,000 MILES A FUEL LEAK HAS DEVELOPED WHEN FUELING THE CAR UP. AT APPROX +1/2-3/4 TANK FUEL SPILLS OUT UNDER THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS YEAR SAW AN INSTA...

Dec 31, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET COM.EDITION Z06 CORVETTE. PURCHASED IN SEPT 2008 WITH 5500 MILES FROM THE ORIGINAL SELLING DEALERSHIP. NOW WITH APPROX 9800-10,000 MILES A FUEL LEAK HAS DEVELOPED WHEN FUELING THE CAR UP. AT APPROX +1/2-3/4 TANK FUEL SPILLS OUT UNDER THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS YEAR SAW AN INSTA...

Dec 30, 2009 Structure

I HAVE A 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE AND A 2004 CHEVROLET COMMEMORATIVE EDITION CORVETTE. BOTH OF MY VETTES HAVE HAD A ROOF LEAK AND BOTH CARS HAVE THE FIXED ROOF. NEITHER VEHICLES HAVE EVER BEEN WRECKED. IT HAS CAUSED MILDEW ON THE HEADLINER AS WELL AS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH WIRING IN THE CAR DUE TO TH...

Dec 30, 2009 Structure

I HAVE A 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE AND A 2004 CHEVROLET COMMEMORATIVE EDITION CORVETTE. BOTH OF MY VETTES HAVE HAD A ROOF LEAK AND BOTH CARS HAVE THE FIXED ROOF. NEITHER VEHICLES HAVE EVER BEEN WRECKED. IT HAS CAUSED MILDEW ON THE HEADLINER AS WELL AS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH WIRING IN THE CAR DUE TO TH...

Dec 29, 2009 Visibility 30,000 mi

OUR CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE HAD A "RATTLE" IN THE BACK WE ID AS THE BACK WINDOW FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE ADHESIVE AND FELL OUT INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT IS BEING HANDLED THROUGH THE RECALL. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

OUR CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE HAD A "RATTLE" IN THE BACK WE ID AS THE BACK WINDOW FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE ADHESIVE AND FELL OUT INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT IS BEING HANDLED THROUGH THE RECALL. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Visibility 30,000 mi

OUR CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE HAD A "RATTLE" IN THE BACK WE ID AS THE BACK WINDOW FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE ADHESIVE AND FELL OUT INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT IS BEING HANDLED THROUGH THE RECALL. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Structure 30,000 mi

OUR CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE HAD A "RATTLE" IN THE BACK WE ID AS THE BACK WINDOW FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE ADHESIVE AND FELL OUT INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT IS BEING HANDLED THROUGH THE RECALL. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

ON JUNE 25, 2009 I POSTED THE FOLLOWING THREAD ON THE CORVETTE FORUM WEBSITE: I BEGAN PUMPING FUEL SLOWLY AND WHEN THE FUEL STARTED TO SPILL UNDER THE CAR I STOPPED AND I COULD NOT DETECT THE LEAK POINT. THE FUEL GAUGE READ OF A TANK. AFTER A SHORT TIME PERIOD THE FUEL QUITS LEAKING. I AM GUESSING...

Dec 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

ON JUNE 25, 2009 I POSTED THE FOLLOWING THREAD ON THE CORVETTE FORUM WEBSITE: I BEGAN PUMPING FUEL SLOWLY AND WHEN THE FUEL STARTED TO SPILL UNDER THE CAR I STOPPED AND I COULD NOT DETECT THE LEAK POINT. THE FUEL GAUGE READ OF A TANK. AFTER A SHORT TIME PERIOD THE FUEL QUITS LEAKING. I AM GUESSING...

Dec 7, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,642 mi

GASOLINE SMELL/LEAK WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 7, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,642 mi

GASOLINE SMELL/LEAK WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ALL... FAULTY FUEL TANK CROSSOVER CONNECTOR CRACKS AND ALLOWS FUEL TO SPILL PROFUSELY ONTO THE GROUND AND VAPORIZES ON COMPONENTS NEAR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. LIMITED TO 2004 DUE TO MFG CHANGE IN THAT YEAR. *TR

Dec 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ALL... FAULTY FUEL TANK CROSSOVER CONNECTOR CRACKS AND ALLOWS FUEL TO SPILL PROFUSELY ONTO THE GROUND AND VAPORIZES ON COMPONENTS NEAR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. LIMITED TO 2004 DUE TO MFG CHANGE IN THAT YEAR. *TR

Dec 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

2004 CORVETTE FUEL LEAKS ON CROSSOVER TUBES BETWEEN TANKS. FAULTY SEALS, ASSEMBLY. FUEL VAPORS, FUEL LEAKS WHILE FUELING AND AFTER. MAXIMUM TANK CAPACITY WITHOUT VAPORS AND LEAK IS 1/2 TANK. COST TO CORRECT IS UPWARDS OF 2K. A LARGE QUANTITY OF 04 CORVETTES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. STILL NOT REPAIRED AT ...

Dec 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

2004 CORVETTE FUEL LEAKS ON CROSSOVER TUBES BETWEEN TANKS. FAULTY SEALS, ASSEMBLY. FUEL VAPORS, FUEL LEAKS WHILE FUELING AND AFTER. MAXIMUM TANK CAPACITY WITHOUT VAPORS AND LEAK IS 1/2 TANK. COST TO CORRECT IS UPWARDS OF 2K. A LARGE QUANTITY OF 04 CORVETTES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. STILL NOT REPAIRED AT ...

Dec 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

IF YOU GO THE CORVETTE FORUM ONLINE YOU WILL SEE AN ONGOING DISCUSSION ON 2004 CORVETTES WITH FUEL TANK/CROSSOVER PIPES VENTING FUMES AND OR LEAKING. IT SEEMS LIMITED TO THE 2004 MODEL AND THE PROBLEM IS CRACKING FUEL TANKS OR BAD CROSSOVER PIPE SEALS THAT REQUIRE TANK REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR. THEY AR...

Dec 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

IF YOU GO THE CORVETTE FORUM ONLINE YOU WILL SEE AN ONGOING DISCUSSION ON 2004 CORVETTES WITH FUEL TANK/CROSSOVER PIPES VENTING FUMES AND OR LEAKING. IT SEEMS LIMITED TO THE 2004 MODEL AND THE PROBLEM IS CRACKING FUEL TANKS OR BAD CROSSOVER PIPE SEALS THAT REQUIRE TANK REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR. THEY AR...

Apr 29, 2009 Steering 27,786 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V060000 (STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEV...

Apr 29, 2009 Steering 27,786 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V060000 (STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEV...

Mar 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. AFTER GASOLINE WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A WHILE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE FUEL WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ...

Mar 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. AFTER GASOLINE WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A WHILE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE FUEL WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ...

Dec 22, 2008 Steering 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE COLUMN INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V060000 (STEERING:COLUMN LOCKI...

Dec 22, 2008 Steering 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE COLUMN INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V060000 (STEERING:COLUMN LOCKI...

Nov 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,700 mi

2004 CORVETTE, COUPE. STRONG ODOR OF GAS ON EVERY FILL UP. PARTICULARLY STRONG ODOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. NO INDICATIONS OF GAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND, GAS ODOR IS STRONG INSIDE THE VEHICLE ALSO. ODOR DISAPPEARS WHEN THE TANK IS ABOUT 1/2 FULL. *TR

Nov 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,700 mi

2004 CORVETTE, COUPE. STRONG ODOR OF GAS ON EVERY FILL UP. PARTICULARLY STRONG ODOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. NO INDICATIONS OF GAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND, GAS ODOR IS STRONG INSIDE THE VEHICLE ALSO. ODOR DISAPPEARS WHEN THE TANK IS ABOUT 1/2 FULL. *TR

Nov 7, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,400 mi

THERE WAS A HEAVY GAS SMELL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CHEVROLET DEALER TO CORRECT. THEY SAID THE GAS TANK HAD A LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. I THOUGHT THIS STRANGE BUT HAD THEM REPLACE IT. THERE WAS MUCH BACK AND FORTH AND THE DEALER SAID HE WOULD GIVE ME THE TANK AS ...

Nov 7, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,400 mi

THERE WAS A HEAVY GAS SMELL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CHEVROLET DEALER TO CORRECT. THEY SAID THE GAS TANK HAD A LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. I THOUGHT THIS STRANGE BUT HAD THEM REPLACE IT. THERE WAS MUCH BACK AND FORTH AND THE DEALER SAID HE WOULD GIVE ME THE TANK AS ...

Nov 4, 2008 Equipment Crash 55,000 mi

#1 , I LOVE THE CHEVY 2004 CORVETTE IT IS A BEAUTY, INSIDE THE BRAIN OR COMPUTER , ITS A DANGER. ON AUG 12TH , I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURE OF MY DRIVING ABILITIES AS PER THE FOLLOWING CODES THAT GM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH, AND HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A GM MECHANIC TO FIX, I DID...

Nov 4, 2008 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

#1 , I LOVE THE CHEVY 2004 CORVETTE IT IS A BEAUTY, INSIDE THE BRAIN OR COMPUTER , ITS A DANGER. ON AUG 12TH , I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURE OF MY DRIVING ABILITIES AS PER THE FOLLOWING CODES THAT GM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH, AND HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A GM MECHANIC TO FIX, I DID...

Nov 4, 2008 Equipment Crash 55,000 mi

#1 , I LOVE THE CHEVY 2004 CORVETTE IT IS A BEAUTY, INSIDE THE BRAIN OR COMPUTER , ITS A DANGER. ON AUG 12TH , I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURE OF MY DRIVING ABILITIES AS PER THE FOLLOWING CODES THAT GM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH, AND HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A GM MECHANIC TO FIX, I DID...

Nov 4, 2008 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

#1 , I LOVE THE CHEVY 2004 CORVETTE IT IS A BEAUTY, INSIDE THE BRAIN OR COMPUTER , ITS A DANGER. ON AUG 12TH , I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURE OF MY DRIVING ABILITIES AS PER THE FOLLOWING CODES THAT GM HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH, AND HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A GM MECHANIC TO FIX, I DID...

Sep 16, 2008 Steering Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON SLICK PAVEMENT, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS AND THEN DIMMED AT ONE POINT, THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE TRACTION CONTROL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE LO...

Sep 16, 2008 Electronic Stability Control Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON SLICK PAVEMENT, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS AND THEN DIMMED AT ONE POINT, THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE TRACTION CONTROL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE LO...

Sep 16, 2008 Steering Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON SLICK PAVEMENT, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS AND THEN DIMMED AT ONE POINT, THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE TRACTION CONTROL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE LO...

Sep 16, 2008 Electronic Stability Control Crash 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON SLICK PAVEMENT, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS AND THEN DIMMED AT ONE POINT, THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE TRACTION CONTROL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE LO...

Apr 29, 2008 Structure 8,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE REMOVABLE TOP ON THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT ANY SPEED, THE TOP SOUNDS AS IF IT WILL DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY RECALL ON THE REMOVABLE TOP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE...

Apr 29, 2008 Structure 8,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE REMOVABLE TOP ON THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT ANY SPEED, THE TOP SOUNDS AS IF IT WILL DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY RECALL ON THE REMOVABLE TOP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE...

Feb 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,982 mi

GASOLINE LINES WERE RESIGNED IN LATE 03 INTO EARLY 04 CHEVY CORVETTES. THE RESULT WAS LEAKING GAS WHICH IS BOTH A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. GM DEALER REFUSED TO COVER BECAUSE DOM WAS 01/04 AND MILEAGE WAS 11982 WHEN LEAK WAS DISCOVERED. THEREFORE I HAD TO PAY INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SERVICE ...

Feb 23, 2008 Fuel System, Other 11,982 mi

GASOLINE LINES WERE RESIGNED IN LATE 03 INTO EARLY 04 CHEVY CORVETTES. THE RESULT WAS LEAKING GAS WHICH IS BOTH A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. GM DEALER REFUSED TO COVER BECAUSE DOM WAS 01/04 AND MILEAGE WAS 11982 WHEN LEAK WAS DISCOVERED. THEREFORE I HAD TO PAY INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SERVICE ...

Feb 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,982 mi

GASOLINE LINES WERE RESIGNED IN LATE 03 INTO EARLY 04 CHEVY CORVETTES. THE RESULT WAS LEAKING GAS WHICH IS BOTH A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. GM DEALER REFUSED TO COVER BECAUSE DOM WAS 01/04 AND MILEAGE WAS 11982 WHEN LEAK WAS DISCOVERED. THEREFORE I HAD TO PAY INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SERVICE ...

Feb 23, 2008 Fuel System, Other 11,982 mi

GASOLINE LINES WERE RESIGNED IN LATE 03 INTO EARLY 04 CHEVY CORVETTES. THE RESULT WAS LEAKING GAS WHICH IS BOTH A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. GM DEALER REFUSED TO COVER BECAUSE DOM WAS 01/04 AND MILEAGE WAS 11982 WHEN LEAK WAS DISCOVERED. THEREFORE I HAD TO PAY INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SERVICE ...

Jan 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,747 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. RIGHT SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING. *TR

Jan 12, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,747 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. RIGHT SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING. *TR

Jun 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,772 mi

NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL GETTING OUT OF CAR. PUDDLE OF GAS ON GROUND UNDER FUEL TANK. DEALER CHANGED OUT FUEL TANK. SERVICE WRITER SAID THE CROSS OVER PIPE HAD A DEFORMED FITTING. *AK .

Jun 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,772 mi

NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL GETTING OUT OF CAR. PUDDLE OF GAS ON GROUND UNDER FUEL TANK. DEALER CHANGED OUT FUEL TANK. SERVICE WRITER SAID THE CROSS OVER PIPE HAD A DEFORMED FITTING. *AK .

May 21, 2007 Visibility 42,000 mi

THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE REASON FOR THE PASSENGER WINDOW TO FAIL. I DON'T HAVE CHILDREN THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN PLAYING WITH THE WINDOWS TO HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR OR ASSOCIATED PARTS JUST CEASED WORKING. IN FACT I USE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW 5 TIMES AS OFTEN AS THE PA...

May 21, 2007 Visibility 42,000 mi

THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE REASON FOR THE PASSENGER WINDOW TO FAIL. I DON'T HAVE CHILDREN THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN PLAYING WITH THE WINDOWS TO HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR OR ASSOCIATED PARTS JUST CEASED WORKING. IN FACT I USE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW 5 TIMES AS OFTEN AS THE PA...

Oct 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

I SMELLED GAS IN MY GARAGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK BUT FOUND NO LEAKS. WHILE FILLING UP AT GAS STATION I NOTICE A LARGE PUDDLE FORMING UNDER CAR AND SAW GAS LEAKING FROM TANK. DEALER SAID GAS LEAK WAS FOUND IN GAS TANK, CROSSOVER FUEL LINE AND TWO OTHER FUEL LINES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER ...

Oct 18, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

I SMELLED GAS IN MY GARAGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK BUT FOUND NO LEAKS. WHILE FILLING UP AT GAS STATION I NOTICE A LARGE PUDDLE FORMING UNDER CAR AND SAW GAS LEAKING FROM TANK. DEALER SAID GAS LEAK WAS FOUND IN GAS TANK, CROSSOVER FUEL LINE AND TWO OTHER FUEL LINES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER ...

Sep 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,300 mi

SMELLED GAS FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE CAR WHEN STARTED WAS LEAKING GAS. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND HE SAID AFTER INSPECTION THE GAS TANK WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN WAITING A WEEK FOR THE REPLACEMENT BUT THE DEALER IS SAYING IT WILL BE ANOTHER WEEK MINIMUM. THEY CANN...

Sep 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,300 mi

SMELLED GAS FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE CAR WHEN STARTED WAS LEAKING GAS. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND HE SAID AFTER INSPECTION THE GAS TANK WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN WAITING A WEEK FOR THE REPLACEMENT BUT THE DEALER IS SAYING IT WILL BE ANOTHER WEEK MINIMUM. THEY CANN...

May 15, 2006 Steering

CONSUMER DISSATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIRS. 2004 CORVETTE STEERING COLUMN WOULD MAKE A HUMMING NOISE WHEN TURNING AFTER ENGINE WAS WARM. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH HIS VEHICLE UNTIL AFTER SHE TOOK IN TO TO BE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL. *JB

May 15, 2006 Steering

CONSUMER DISSATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIRS. 2004 CORVETTE STEERING COLUMN WOULD MAKE A HUMMING NOISE WHEN TURNING AFTER ENGINE WAS WARM. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH HIS VEHICLE UNTIL AFTER SHE TOOK IN TO TO BE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL. *JB

Feb 6, 2006 Steering Crash 3,937 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MANUALLY ADJUSTED TO A STRAIGHT POSITION, IT CONTINUED TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE THEN MADE A 270 DEGREE TURN TO THE LEFT AND HIT ...

Feb 6, 2006 Steering Crash 3,937 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MANUALLY ADJUSTED TO A STRAIGHT POSITION, IT CONTINUED TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE THEN MADE A 270 DEGREE TURN TO THE LEFT AND HIT ...

Dec 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK L/H FRONT OF OIL PAN LEAKING OIL. GM VOIDED WARRANTY. *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Power Train 25,000 mi

SHIFTER POPS-OUT OF REVERSE WHEN FULLY ENGAGED IN REVERSE THE SHIFTER POPS OUT. THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAS TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE SHIFTER, ALTHOUGH IT IS SLOPPY ALSO. *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Power Train 25,000 mi

CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AFTER HIGH OR LOW RPM THE CLUTCH REMAINED ENGAGED. WAS ABLE TO WORK IT LOOSE AFTER RECYLING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK L/H FRONT OF OIL PAN LEAKING OIL. GM VOIDED WARRANTY. *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Power Train 25,000 mi

SHIFTER POPS-OUT OF REVERSE WHEN FULLY ENGAGED IN REVERSE THE SHIFTER POPS OUT. THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAS TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE SHIFTER, ALTHOUGH IT IS SLOPPY ALSO. *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Power Train 25,000 mi

CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AFTER HIGH OR LOW RPM THE CLUTCH REMAINED ENGAGED. WAS ABLE TO WORK IT LOOSE AFTER RECYLING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *NM

Sep 4, 2005 Steering 10 mi

THE SO-CALLED "FIX" GM HAS FOR THE 1997-2004 CORVETTE COLUMN LOCK PROBLEM DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. IT MERELY PUTS A BAND-AID ON THE PROBLEM TO PROTECT THEM FROM LAWSUITS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS CAN BE ALLOWED BY LAW. I HAVE HAD TO RESORT TO AN AFTERMARKET PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND CHOSE ...

Sep 4, 2005 Steering 10 mi

THE SO-CALLED "FIX" GM HAS FOR THE 1997-2004 CORVETTE COLUMN LOCK PROBLEM DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. IT MERELY PUTS A BAND-AID ON THE PROBLEM TO PROTECT THEM FROM LAWSUITS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS CAN BE ALLOWED BY LAW. I HAVE HAD TO RESORT TO AN AFTERMARKET PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND CHOSE ...

Aug 17, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD MY CAR ON A HILL IN NEUTRAL. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER HAD FOUR ATTEMPTS BUT IS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER THEN SAID THAT THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT INTENDED TO HOLD THE CAR BUT ONLY TO ASSIST. SAM DANIEL FROM THE NHTSA TOLD ME TO PUT IN A COMPLAINT DUE TO THE F...

Aug 17, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD MY CAR ON A HILL IN NEUTRAL. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER HAD FOUR ATTEMPTS BUT IS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER THEN SAID THAT THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT INTENDED TO HOLD THE CAR BUT ONLY TO ASSIST. SAM DANIEL FROM THE NHTSA TOLD ME TO PUT IN A COMPLAINT DUE TO THE F...

Aug 6, 2005 Steering

THIS IS STATED ON MY WORK ORDER AS "GENERIC RECALL".ON DATE BELOW I TOOK MY 04 CORVETTE TO THE DEALER FOR THIS WORK TO BE DONE. THE C-5 GENERATION HAS HAD CHRONIC PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUING TO BE LOCKED AFTER INSERTING THE KEY. MANY MOTORISTS HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN BAD SITUATIONS WIT...

Aug 6, 2005 Steering

THIS IS STATED ON MY WORK ORDER AS "GENERIC RECALL".ON DATE BELOW I TOOK MY 04 CORVETTE TO THE DEALER FOR THIS WORK TO BE DONE. THE C-5 GENERATION HAS HAD CHRONIC PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUING TO BE LOCKED AFTER INSERTING THE KEY. MANY MOTORISTS HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN BAD SITUATIONS WIT...

Jul 5, 2005 Seats 725 mi

DT: ELECTRIC SEAT SHOVED CONSUMER INTO STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAT'S MOTOR CONTINUED TO PUSH THE CONSUMER FORWARD EVEN AFTER THE SEAT HAD GOTTEN TO END OF IT'S TRACK. IT WAS HARD TO UNHOOK THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP SEAT MOTOR. ON JULY 2, 2005 THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER, WHO ...

Jul 5, 2005 Seats 725 mi

DT: ELECTRIC SEAT SHOVED CONSUMER INTO STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAT'S MOTOR CONTINUED TO PUSH THE CONSUMER FORWARD EVEN AFTER THE SEAT HAD GOTTEN TO END OF IT'S TRACK. IT WAS HARD TO UNHOOK THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP SEAT MOTOR. ON JULY 2, 2005 THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER, WHO ...

May 16, 2005 Electrical System

1) I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM CHEVROLET RECALL INFORMATION PROCESSING CENTER ON MAY 13, 2004. THE RECALL IS # 04006 - ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS STARTED ON FEB. 9, 2004 ACCORDING TO YOUR SITE. 2) I PURCHASE THE 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUP ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. I QUEST...

May 16, 2005 Electrical System

1) I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM CHEVROLET RECALL INFORMATION PROCESSING CENTER ON MAY 13, 2004. THE RECALL IS # 04006 - ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS STARTED ON FEB. 9, 2004 ACCORDING TO YOUR SITE. 2) I PURCHASE THE 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUP ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. I QUEST...

Dec 1, 2004 Steering 1,510 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2004 ZO6 CORVETTE IN NOVEMBER OF 2003. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 1510 MILES ON IT AND I AM AFRAID OF THE SAFETY OF THE CAR TO DRIVE IT SINCE THE 2 EPISODES OF A SAFETY DEFECT AS DESCRIBED BELOW.*AK WAS NOTIFIED BY GENERAL MOTORS OF A RECALL NOTICE, 04006 ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN L...

Dec 1, 2004 Steering 1,510 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2004 ZO6 CORVETTE IN NOVEMBER OF 2003. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 1510 MILES ON IT AND I AM AFRAID OF THE SAFETY OF THE CAR TO DRIVE IT SINCE THE 2 EPISODES OF A SAFETY DEFECT AS DESCRIBED BELOW.*AK WAS NOTIFIED BY GENERAL MOTORS OF A RECALL NOTICE, 04006 ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN L...

Nov 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

GAS TANK LEAK .. BRAND NEW CAR 2004 CORVETTE... GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE CROSSOVER PIPE ( WHAT DEALER SAID ) NEEDED TO REPLACE THIS AND THE LEFT SIDE GAS TANK. TOOK 25 DAYS TO FIX NO PARTS. BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT THIS IS FAIRLY COMMON. THIS LEAKED ABOUT A GALLON OR MORE ON MY GARAGE FLOOR...

Nov 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

GAS TANK LEAK .. BRAND NEW CAR 2004 CORVETTE... GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE CROSSOVER PIPE ( WHAT DEALER SAID ) NEEDED TO REPLACE THIS AND THE LEFT SIDE GAS TANK. TOOK 25 DAYS TO FIX NO PARTS. BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT THIS IS FAIRLY COMMON. THIS LEAKED ABOUT A GALLON OR MORE ON MY GARAGE FLOOR...

Aug 26, 2004 Steering

THE PRESENT SAFETY RECALL OF LATE MODEL CORVETTES TO RECTIFIY A POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC STEERING LOCK WHILE TRAVELLING DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE SAFETY RISK IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. GM'S SOLUTION FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES IS TO SHUT OFF GAS TO THE ENGINE INSTEAD OF REMOV...

Aug 26, 2004 Steering

THE PRESENT SAFETY RECALL OF LATE MODEL CORVETTES TO RECTIFIY A POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC STEERING LOCK WHILE TRAVELLING DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE SAFETY RISK IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. GM'S SOLUTION FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES IS TO SHUT OFF GAS TO THE ENGINE INSTEAD OF REMOV...

Aug 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jul 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,000 mi

SMELL GAS ODOR OUTSIDE THE CAR, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE. GAS LEAKS FOUND BY THE DEALERSHIP ON THE DRIVERSIDE FUEL TANK, SEAL ON THE FUEL PUMP, AND THE INTERCONNCTING HOSES FOR BOTH TANK. ALL PARTS REPLACED.*AK

Jul 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,000 mi

SMELL GAS ODOR OUTSIDE THE CAR, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE. GAS LEAKS FOUND BY THE DEALERSHIP ON THE DRIVERSIDE FUEL TANK, SEAL ON THE FUEL PUMP, AND THE INTERCONNCTING HOSES FOR BOTH TANK. ALL PARTS REPLACED.*AK

Jul 1, 2004 Steering

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL# 04V060000 WHICH STATES THAT ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO ?LOCK,? THE ECL PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEH...

Jul 1, 2004 Steering

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL# 04V060000 WHICH STATES THAT ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO ?LOCK,? THE ECL PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEH...

Jun 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,341 mi

I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2004 CORVETTE 1 1/2 MONTHS OLD WITH ONLY 1341 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING HOME IN RUSH HOUR DALLAS TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY FAST MOVING ROAD, MY ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR & WAS IN A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION RISKING THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING REAR...

Jun 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,341 mi

I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2004 CORVETTE 1 1/2 MONTHS OLD WITH ONLY 1341 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING HOME IN RUSH HOUR DALLAS TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY FAST MOVING ROAD, MY ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR & WAS IN A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION RISKING THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING REAR...