2010 Chevrolet Corvette Complaint Log

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was inspected, and the mechanic found a fuel leak on the left side of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with GMC Special Coverage Adjustment Number: N150682 (15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the Special Coverage. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

After an oil change at a Chevrolet dealer I drove to get gas. After refueling I got in and was preparing to drive away when I noticed the clutch pedal was on the floor and would not pop back up ready to be used. I had the car towed to the Chevrolet dealer where I learned the hydraulic clutch master cylinder had failed. I was lucky this didn’t happen while o was driving the car on the highway. I am not sure how that would have affected the drivability of the vehicle but it could have been very dangerous. I had received a letter from Chevrolet years earlier that described the problem and said if it happened within 10 years or 100,000 miles they would repair it. Mine failed after the 10 years but at only 8,500 miles. This system of not actually recalling the car for repair but instead issuing the owner a “notice”, doesn't seem fair for someone who doesn’t drive their vehicle many miles but is still costly and potentially dangerous when it occurs while the vehicle is being driven.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel vapors were coming from the fuel pump sending unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer spoke with the manufacturer about the failure however, the manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Purchased 3 weeks ago. Third time filling up and first time in the garage. Noticed the fuel tank is leaking at the pump due to defective plastic. Car only has 55k miles, this should not be an issue. Is Chevy going to fix this or am I out the 2k repair bill?

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that gasoline was leaking from the fuel tank onto the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000. VIN was not available.

The fuel tank is leaking at the pump due to defective plastic. There should be a lot of reports of this happening on this vehicle and it is more dangerous than any other defect I have ever heard of.

Have a strong odor of gasoline coming from vehicle parked in garage. Have not noticed any gasoline in the garage floor, only the strong odor.

At 85,000 miles the timing chain triggered the check engine light to come on. At 100,037 miles the engine was burning oil. Three mechanics confirmed that the engine needed to be replaced. An estimated cost of $8,000 - $12,000.

After filling up my gas tank in my 2010 Chevrolet Corvette I notice a strong gas smell that permeates through my entire garage and house. Upon investigation from an auto repair shop it has been determined I need to replace a faulty cracked fuel pump. Upon further investigation it seems there was a "Special Coverage Adjustment" from GM for this repair only for up to 120k miles. This should be a recall!!! as it is a very dangerous situation! So because I am over 120k , (just purchased from dealer) I am responsible for the 3k repair? That is 100% not acceptable. 15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks Copyright 2016 General Motors. Reference Number: N150682 Release Date: January 2017 GWM Number: 2015682

Upon filling the car to a full tank that is a strong gas smell that permeates the cab. This smell is persistent even while driving with the convertible top down. People driving behind me were are able to smell the gasoline vapors. The vapors and smell subside once I get below 3/4 tank of gas.

Seems to be a common issue and GM has a tsb for it but they only covered the repare for 10 years and 120k I am at 11 with 70k miles. The fuel is leaking from the top of the tank and could cause a fire.

My 2010 Chevrolett Grand Sport has developed a very strong odor of gasoline. Both when parked in garage and while driving. It’s obviously leaking gasoline somewhere which could result in a fire or death.

I HAVE A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO OUTSIDE BY THE GAS TANK FILLER AREA. IT IS VERY PREVALENT WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AFTER RUNNING IT.

I NOTICED THE HEAVY SMELL OF GAS FUMES AFTER PUTTING GAS IN MY VET. THE SMELL IS MOST PROMINENT WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. I AM SURE THAT THE SMELL IS ALWAYS PRESENT AND THAT BEING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT OR OUTSIDE DISSIPATES THE SMELL. I HAVE TRIED FILLING THE TANK HALF WAY TO SEE IF THAT WOULD HELP BUT THE SMELL OF GAS IS STILL THERE. IT IS STRONGEST IN THE REAR HATCH AREA ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE SMELL IN GARAGE IS SO STRONG I HAVE TO LEAVE THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN TO VENT. I AM FEARFUL THAT THE FUMES MAY IGNITE MY GAS WATER HEATER WHICH IS LOCATED ABOUT 7-8FT AWAY OR START A CAR FIRE IF GAS HITS THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE. THIS IS TRULY SOMETHING THAT CHEVY NEEDS TO REVIEW TO SEE IF FAULTY EQUIPMENT WAS PLACED IN THE C6 MODELS. I HAVE HAD THE VET FOR 4 YEARS IT IS A 2010 AND THE MILEAGE IS JUST OVER 55K. I JUST NOTICED THIS ISSUE ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. I HOPE THAT MY PROPERTY IS NOT DAMAGED BY A FUEL SOURCE ORIGINATING FROM THE CAR OR WORSE YET, A DEATH RELATED TO AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

FUEL VAPORS COMING FROM GAS CAP- EVEN AFTER REPLACING CAP.

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE END DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING SHIFT CABLE END TO DETACH FROM FLOOR SHIFTER, CAUSING INABILITY TO PLACE CAR IN PARK, INCREASING VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CRASH.

FUEL VAPORS COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK ;POSSIBLE CRACK IN FUEL PUMP SPRAYING FUEL EVERYWHERE;I CAN CLOSE MY GARAGE DOOR BECAUSE I CAN'T BREATHE BECAUSE OF THE GAS ODOR.IT'S WORSE WHEN I PUT TEN GALLONS OR MORE

SEVERE FUEL SMELL WHEN FUEL LEVEL IS HIGH AND ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKED IN ENCLOSED SPACE. *TR

A GAS ODOR COMING FROM THE GAS FILL TUBE.

STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN CAR GETS FILLED UP. THEN AFTER I GO OUT OF THE GAS STATION CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF AFTER STOPPING AND ENGINE STOPS. AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON AGAIN VERY STRONG GAS SMELL. THIS WILL GO ON AFTER SOME OF THE GAS IS WASTED.

BOUGHT 2010 CORVETTE ON 4/29/2020 OUT OF TOWN. LAST 2 DAYS HAVE HAD STRONG GAS SMELL IN GARAGE. SAW ONLINE ABOUT AN ISSUE AND POSSIBLE RECALL?

WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE, IT FILLS THE GARAGE WITH RAW FUEL ODOR. THIS HAPPENS MOST OFTEN WHEN IT IS AROUND 3/4 TANK. NO FUEL LEAKS ON THE FLOOR VISIBLE BUT ODOR IS VERY STRONG. GAS MILEAGE HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY AS WELL.

WENT TO FILL UP TANK AND DROVE OFF WITH A VERY BAD GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR, PUT CAR IN GARAGE AND SMELL WAS SO BAD HAD TO OPEN GARAGE AND PUT CAR OUT. IT ONLY SMELLS WHEN I FILL UP TANK.

GAS SMELL WHEN TANK IS FILLED

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. SEEMS TO ME ITS COULD BE SOMETHING ELECTRICAL, CAUSE IT DOESN'T STAY ON ALL THE TIME. SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL BUT I'M THE 4TH OWNER OF THIS CORVETTE SO DONT KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND IT NEVER GOT FIXED. THANKS. IT COMES ON AND NO SET PATTERN FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T COME ON FOR A WEEK OR TWO AND SOMETIMES IT STAYS ON.

GAS SMELL AFTER FILL UP OF TANK APPEARS TO BE THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP

AFTER FUELING AND FOR AT LEAST 100 MILES AFTERWARD THERE IS A DISTINCT GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND IN THE GARAGE. NO LEAKAGE NOTICED UNDER THE CAR. TOOK IT TO A CHEVROLET DEALER WHO PERFORMED THE SMOKE TEST WHICH IT FAILED. THEY REPLACED THE PUMP AND SENDING UNIT AT NO CHARGE. THIS OFFER FROM CHEVROLET EXPIRES AFTER 10 YEARS OR 120000 MILES CURRENTLY. THIS REMEDIATION SHOULD BE A RECALL OR A PERMANENT TECHNICAL SOLUTION FOR ANY CORVETTE OF THIS MODEL THAT EXPERIENCES THIS INCREASINGLY SERIOUS PROBLEM, NO MATTER WHEN IT OCCURS.

LAST WEEK THE RED AIR BAG LIGHT LOCATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY 2010 CORVETTE CAME ON INDICATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE OPERATIONS OF MY AIR BAG, AN IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEM REQUIRED ON VEHICLES BY FEDERAL LAW. DOING SOME WEB RESEARCH, I FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN #15643 DATED FOR VEHICLES REPAIRED ON OR AFTER 4/21/16. WHILE THE 10-PAGE NOTICE PROVIDES ALL THE DETAILS, IN SHORT, A CONNECTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. TAKING MY VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER TODAY, I WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLES PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CONNECTOR THAT WAS UNPLUGGED, PROBABLY DUE TO SEAT MOVEMENT. SO, MY EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT G.M. IS COVERING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IT IS NOT COVERING THE EXACT PROBLEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT? I AM CERTAIN THE CONNECTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED BY THE SAME ENGINEER THAT DESIGNED THE ONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I AM CERTAIN THEY WERE BOTH MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME VENDOR. I AM CERTAIN THE MATERIALS ARE THE SAME. THE RESULTING PROBLEM IS THE SAME. THE PASSENGER SIDE CONNECTOR PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND G.M. SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR.

THE PEDAL/ THROTTLE BODY CIRCUIT HAS ISSUES HAS YOU ARE DRIVING THE CAR GOES ON LIMB MODE, I ALMOST GOT CRASHED INTO, I LOOKED ONLINE AND THERE IS HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINS INCLUDING THE TRUCKS AS WELL.

MY 2010 GRAND SPORT CORVETTE WILL CRANK AND NOT START. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. 39921 ON THE CLOCK.

FUEL SMELL EMITTING FROM VEHICLE. FILLS GARAGE WITH FUMES.

FUEL VAPORS LEAKING FROM EVAP SYSTEM CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON, CODE P0455. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE REP INFORMED ME THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM COMING FROM GAS TANK. I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL CHECK ENGINE COMES BACK ON AND THEN CALL THE DEALERSHIP SO HE COULD CONTACT GM.

FUEL PUMPS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE . CRACKS IN FUEL I LINES AND PUMPS NOT WORKING. REPLACED BOTH FUEL PUMPS BECAUSE OF GAS LEAKAGE AND GAS SMELL IN GARAGE.PLUS PUMPS WOULD NOT EQUALIZE FUEL SO IT WOULD'T START. COST $C2666.54 TO FIX!!

THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN USING EITHER THE INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE ELECTRONIC BUTTON. YES, THERE IS A LEVER ON THE FLOOR AND ONE IN THE TRUNK. BOTH OPERATE A CABLE TO UNLATCH THE DOOR. THE DOOR JAM RELEASE LATCH FAILS AT AN ALARMING RATE. SALVAGE YARDS, EBAY, AMAZON ETC HAVE RUN OUT OF THE PARTS FORCING A PURCHASE FROM GM. CORVETTE FORUMS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS ABOUND WITH TALK OF REPLACING THESE AT A COST OF $400 AT THE DEALER!! BEING ABLE TO REACH THE TRUNK RELEASE OR EVEN THE FLOOR RELEASE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD OFTEN BE DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE. GM SEEMS TO SEE THIS AS A MONEY MAKING PROPOSITION SINCE THE 215,125 CARS PRODUCED WITH THIS FEATURE WERE NEVER FIXED. GM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT COST OF SUCH A BASIC SAFETY FEATURE THAT FAILS SO OFTEN.

BROKEN GEAR SHIFTER CABLE

OVERWHELMING FUEL ODOR AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND HOUSING IT IN THE GARAGE OR OUTSIDE. ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE IN SUMMER WHEN ETHANOL IS ADDED TO FUEL - HEAVY SMELL OF NAIL POLISH REMOVER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. FUEL VAPOR LEAK FROM GAS TANK REQUIRES $2400 REPAIR. OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF SIMILAR PROBLEM ON THE CORVETTE FORUM. CHEVROLET NEEDS TO RECALL AND REPLACE THIS COMPONENT ON ALL C6 CORVETTES. *BF *TR

THERE WAS/IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL EMITTING FROM THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING AND THEN PARKED IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR IF STANDING NEAR IT ESPECIALLY ON THAT SIDE. AFTER SOME LIGHT INSPECTION IT SEEMS THE FUEL PUMP HIGH PRESSURE LINE IS LEAKING AT THE PUMP EXIT FITTING/JUNCTION TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS HAS ONLY RECENTLY COME TO MY ATTENTION. I ASSURED I HAD THE FUEL CAP SECURED AND THE TANK IS ONLY HALF FUEL. I CAN ONLY CONCLUDE THIS IS A FAULTY DESIGN OR MATERIALS AND IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN WORKED ON AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF DAMAGE. THE CAR HAS JUST OVER 85,500 MILES AND IS STORED IN A CLOSED AND SECURE PRIVATE GARAGE. GM HAS NO RECALL BUT HAS UPDATED PARTS AND WILL GLADLY SELL THEM TO YOU AND HAVE THEIR DEALER REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN AT THE OWNERS FULL EXPENSE. THEY ACCEPT NO DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM AND RESULTING REPAIR COSTS YET THEY SAW TO IT TO UPDATE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS.

HAVE A STRONG FUEL ODOR AFTER DRIVING THE CAR. GARAGE IS INUNDATED WITH FUEL SMELL AND I HAVE TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR AND USE A FLOOR FAN TO VENTILATE IT TO MAKE IT HABITABLE. SUSPECT A FUEL LEAK.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER CANNOT BE SHIFTED FROM ITS "PARK" POSITION UPON STARTING THE ENGINE AND TRYING TO DRIVE AWAY. APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO DISENGAGE FROM "PARK" POSITION OF SHIFTER STILL WON'T ALLOW LEVER TO BE MOVED FROM "PARK". THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CAN'T BE COMPLETED TO ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF SHIFTER. THIS HAPPENS PERHAPS ONE OUT OF EVERY SIX OR SEVEN TIMES YOU WISH TO DRIVE THE CAR. ONE MUST SIT AND MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OVER SEVERAL MINUTES TO FREE THE SHIFTER. VERY EMBARASSING IF YOU ARE IN A LINE OF CARS AT A GAS STATION OR FAST-FOOD TAKE-OUT LINE. MANY OTHER CORVETTE OWNERS HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE FROM YEARS 2005 UP TO 2013.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LEAKED OIL AND THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR REMAINED IN THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AND CAME FROM THE VENTS, WHICH DISTRACTED THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY CHEVROLET (4200 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (770) 969-1001) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN OIL CHANGE WAS NEEDED AND A NEW OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,775.

POSSIBLE TAKATA AIR BAG MALFUNCTION, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN I WENT TO PLACE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE TO BACK THE CAR FROM DRIVEWAY. I HAD NOT MOVED WHEN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING SHOULDER AND NECK INJURIES TO OCCUR. THE ESCAPING GAS FROM THE AIR BAG BURNT THE HAIR OFF OF THE LEFT FOREARM.

AFTER FILLING UP MY TANK, I SMELL A STRONG GAS SMELL PRIMARILY FROM THE LEFT REAR (WHERE I FILL UP) SIDE OF THE CAR. IT FILLS MY GARAGE WITH STRONG FUMES AND I DON'T FEEL SAVE STARTING IT, MUCH LESS DRIVING IT. I DON'T SMELL ANYTHING IN THE CABIN, ONLY WHEN IT'S IN THE GARAGE. ALSO LEADS ME TO BELIEVE I'M LOOSING GAS AND FUEL ECONOMY SO THAT'S A DRAG. I'VE LOOKED AT POSSIBLE CAUSES, AND IT COULD BE MANY DIFFERENT THINGS SO IT'S CURRENTLY UKNOWN AS FAR AS WHAT PART IS EXACTLY WRONG. I SMELL THE FUMES WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY.

VERY STRONG FUEL VAPOR ORDER WHEN PARKEDP

THE CAR SMELLS OF FUEL CONTINUOUSLY IN SIDE AND OUT. THIS STARTED HAPPENING WITHIN THE LAST 5 WEEKS WITHOUT CAUSE. IT SEEMS MORE PRONOUNCED ON THE DRIVERS WHEEL WELL. IT SEEMS THAT IS A MORE PRONOUNCED PROBLEM WHEN THE TANK IS 1/2 FULL OR HIGHER. I CAN NOT PARK THE CAR IN THE GARAGE AS IT STINKS UP THE HOUSE. I'VE LEARNED FROM RESEARCH THAT THERE IS A PLASTIC ELBOW CONNECTOR THAT DETERIORATES OVER TIME ON TOP OF THE TANK, CRACKS AND SPRAYS FUEL. IF THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL, IT CERTAINLY SHOULD BE.

1) CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ADJUSTING DRIVERS SEAT. FAULTY WIRING IN SEAT WIRING HARNESS. 2) CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OR WHEN PARKED. MOVING SEAT BACK, FORWARD, UP/DOWN WILL CLEAR THE CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT, BUT WARNING RETURNS. 3) RECURRING ISSUE ON MULTIPLE DAYS.

WHEN YOU PUT GASOLINE IN THE CAR THE SMELL IN THE DRIVERS COMPARTMENT IS ALMOST UNBEARABLE. IT IS WORSE ONCE YOU START DRIVING.

I HAVE A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE NEAR THE REAR WHEEL. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM TO BE A LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, MAYBE IT'S CRACKED AND SPRAYING FUEL ON TOP OF MY TANK. I AM AFRAID THE FUEL WILL RUN DOWN ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CATCH FIRE.

I HAVE A 2010 CHEVY CORVETTE BASE MODEL WITH A GAS LEAK IT WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE FOR A TWO WEEKS . I WENT AND PUT GAS AND NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I DROVE THE CAR FOR A WHILE AND PUT IT BACK IN THE GARAGE THE GAS SMELL GOT WORSE I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP THEY SAID THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING WANTING TO CHARGE ME 2000 TO FIX IT.

FUEL / GAS SMELL ...NO LEAKS DETECTED. MOST APPARENT WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR GARAGED. VEHICHLE CAN NOT BE GARAGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE GAS SMELL AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION CAUSED BY GAS VAPORS COMING FROM VEHICLE.

MY CAR HAS A VERY BAD GAS SMELL IN CABIN AND IN GARAGE IF CAR HAS MORE THEN A HALF OF TANK OF GAS IN IT