Chevrolet Corvette Complaints

5,302 consumer complaints on file.

#11421628June 21, 2021
WHEELS
I have had two rear wheels crack in multiple places which required me to buy new wheels, GM refused any warranty claim and referred me to the dealer, the dealer put me on hold for ten to 20 minutes 3 times and refused to talk to me about the problem. The first wheel broke at27,000, the second at 38,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421316June 17, 2021
WHEELS:RIM
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced at a tire shop, he was notified that the rear driver and passenger side rims were cracked. The contact called the local dealer to inform them of the failure and ordered both rims to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,488.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421325June 17, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I recently purchased my 2007 c6 corvette used. I did not notice anything until I started my drive home which was a 200 mile drive. the gas gauge was reading 1/4 tank of gas and dropped to empty. We stopped in at the gas station and filled the tank but once we did the gauge continued to read empty and a light displayed on the dash stating service fuel system. We continued to drive on our way home and we noticed a strong fuel odor inside the cabin of the car and distinctively from the driver side of the vehicle. I got the car home and noticed a few small drips in the garage that quickly evaporated. To the best of my knowldge I suspected that it was fuel. for the next week or so we did not drive the car but the garage smelled strongly of fuel. I parked it out side and the fuel smell in the garage went away. Odly after filling the tank a few more times the gauge began working again and the service fuel system message went away. It eventually showed an empty tank and then full again. I went to visit my local gm dealer to see if any recalls had been placed on my car over the years and they told me that there are no active recalls. However in my sear accross the forums I found gm bulletin 15682 (primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leaks) for my 2007 corvette. This bulletin was released in july 2016. perfectly matching the issue I am experiencing and was advised my member of many of the forums to file a concern with nhtsa. I have not yet had it inspected by the dealership because they want $1500.00 to inspect and repair because of the need to drop the drive train for proper access. I Would appreciate any assistance with this issue. I am scared to drive my care due to a fire related accident and it is my primary means of transportation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420494June 10, 2021
WHEELS
Upon tire change, 3 cracks noted in right passenger wheel. Problem diagnosed at Discount Tire (1475 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209) on 6/5/2021. No known obvious road hazards or incidents that could have explained wheel fractures. Due to severity of wheel cracks, it was not even safe to drive home from Discount Tire (per the technicians there). There was concern for eminent wheel failure that would risk loss of control of car and injury to self/others. Car was left there until new wheel can be ordered and shipped. Upon review of internet, this is a recurring problem owners of this model of Corvette have been reporting. There is concern for design issues, wheel selection, and tire selection leading to repeated wheel failures. More wheel failures are expected in the future raising concerns for potential safety risks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420417June 10, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The car has a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin and garage when the tank is about 1/2 full. I replaced gas cap with a GM OEM gas cap but I can still smell the fuel. These gas fumes can be really dangerous in the garage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420328June 9, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When I fill my gas tank up over over half a tank the smell of gas inside the car is so bad. I also can smell the gas fumes inside my garage when parked. It also is using also of gas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419901June 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel component on this vehicle is the concern. The fuel vapor is very strong inside the car and especially outside around the driver's side. When parked in the garage, the fuel smell would seep into the house. I am afraid to park it inside the garage due to strong fuel vapor coming out of the vehicle. I am afraid that the strong fuel vapor might ignite due to other power sources inside the garage. This issue is well known in the Corvette community, on Corvette Forum. I have scheduled to bring it into a Chevy dealership on 6/8/21 for an inspection and repair. There is no drivability issue with vehicle. It starts and drives fine, just the fuel smell that is overwhelming. There is no sign on fuel leaks on the floor. There is no warning lamps, nothing that would indicate a fuel system issue. The car only has less than 19k miles as of this writing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419775June 5, 2021
WHEELS
Drivers side rear wheel developed a slow leak. I took the car to my tire dealer and they found a crack on the inner outer edge of the wheel. My research shows a pattern of this problem and a class action lawsuit has been started. My car is considered a super car of speeds in excess of 200 mph. This is a serious safety hazard. What is my best course of action on this dangerous situation?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419780June 5, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING/STRONG GASOLINE VAPORS INSIDE CABIN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419783June 5, 2021
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Losing all pressure overnight, Tire rim cracked for second time (first time it cracked I had it welded which is still holding up).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419640June 4, 2021
ENGINE
Bad valve springs across many GM vehicles. I am not the only one that has had broken valve springs. I am well under the miles for this issue to occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419484June 3, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Low beam headlights stop working while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419333June 2, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The car has a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin and garage when the tank is about 1/2 full. I wonder if this is a hazard?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419074May 31, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Very strong gas smell when tank is more than half full.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418607May 26, 2021
AIR BAGS
The air bag warning light comes on and off at various times. Sometimes it stays on and other times it goes out after a while. If i shut the car off and wait a few then when restarted it goes out Sometimes it stays off other times it comes back on. This appears to be a common problem on this generation Corvette from what I have been reading
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418304May 24, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
If I put more than 5 or 6 gallons of gas in the car there is a strong odor of gas in the car and around it. If I put the car in the garage it smells like gas through the whole house.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418191May 22, 2021
AIR BAGS
Air bag light is on. Common problem with corvettes that GM will not recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418085May 21, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Upon filling fuel tank and returning home and parking vehicle in garage, fuel smell and leak was confirmed on floor of garage. Vehicle was taken to a automotive center to have inspected and automotive center stated " fuel leaking when filling with fuel." Automotive center states "was able to inspect with an inspection camera and found that top of fuel tank is leaking at the fuel pump module seal to the tank. Also can see the vapor valve is wet from fuel as well. Recommend both pumps and evap valve." Concerned for safety of vehicle when driving and parked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417801May 19, 2021
WHEELS
Failure was the right rear wheel cracked in two places causing tire to go flat on highway . A flat tire could cause the vehicle to go out of control in traffic resultion in a serious accident causing injury or death Dealer Bob Huff Chevolet of Wrythville Va diagnosed and confirmed the problem and initially Walmart tire and service attempted to diagnose and fix the tire thinking a nail had beenj picked up causing a air leak but discovered the cracked wheel in two places causing air loss wrs . A new wheel was ordered by Bob Huff Chevy and installed by them. GM is well aware of the cracked wheels and refuse to do anything about it calling the bad wheels a result of road hazards and potholes etc. When the tire loses air the low tire warning light comes on and more air must be installed but as i was stranded on Easter Saturday and Sunday waiting too order a new wheel making it impossible to travel as i could only get about 25 miles after putting additional air in the tire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417590May 18, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 TANK CROSSOVER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE ISSUE TO AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER’S RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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