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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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1125–50K
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175–100K
0100–150K
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48 reports with mileage · 34 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
82 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2021
Air BagsFuel/propulsion System
1. Strong fuel smell when the car is parked in garage. Believe it is coming from top of driver's side fuel tank. Vapor is so strong I'm afraid it will explode. Doesn't matter if tank is full or empty. 2. Seat belt air bag warning light is on in the driver's cluster unit. Car only has 35,000 miles. Don't think this is safe. Wil…
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1. Strong fuel smell when the car is parked in garage. Believe it is coming from top of driver's side fuel tank. Vapor is so strong I'm afraid it will explode. Doesn't matter if tank is full or empty. 2. Seat belt air bag warning light is on in the driver's cluster unit. Car only has 35,000 miles. Don't think this is safe. Will need it checked out ASAP at dealer.
NHTSA ODI #11437174
26,290 miles · Sep 15, 2021
Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a TSB from the Manufacturer under Special Coverage Adjustment: 15682 (Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks). The contact stated while refueling from the above half tank of fuel, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact …
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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a TSB from the Manufacturer under Special Coverage Adjustment: 15682 (Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks). The contact stated while refueling from the above half tank of fuel, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be inspected however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed to continue refueling the vehicle until the dealer was able to lift the vehicle and check for leaks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,290.
NHTSA ODI #11433110
Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2021
Fuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes
car only has 31,000 miles on it and it's leaking gas from the top of the gas tank. will need fuel pump replaced. not a safe thing to have cheap parks, spilling gas over the exhaust pipes. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE TO ME! anti lock brake system is also giving issues for a couple years now, noted by previous owner. This car only has …
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car only has 31,000 miles on it and it's leaking gas from the top of the gas tank. will need fuel pump replaced. not a safe thing to have cheap parks, spilling gas over the exhaust pipes. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE TO ME! anti lock brake system is also giving issues for a couple years now, noted by previous owner. This car only has 31,000 miles!
NHTSA ODI #11426831
Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING/STRONG GASOLINE VAPORS INSIDE CABIN
NHTSA ODI #11419780
Mileage unknown · May 31, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
Very strong gas smell when tank is more than half full.
NHTSA ODI #11419074
Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
GAS SMELL COMING FROM CAR
NHTSA ODI #11405278
53,455 miles · Feb 1, 2021
Wheels
THREE WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE 2 ORIGINAL 20 INCH REAR WHEELS INSTALLED BY GENERAL MOTORS CRACKED, LEAKED AIR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NOW ONE OF THOSE REPLACEMENT WHEELS HAS CRACKED, LEAKS AIR AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. IN ALL CASES THERE HAVE BEEN NO EVENTS CONCURRENT WITH THE WHEELS LOSING AIR.
NHTSA ODI #11391073
59,000 miles · Jan 18, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL SMELL IF TANKS FILLED PAST HALF FULL
NHTSA ODI #11388674
36,987 miles · Jan 6, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL SMELL EMITS FROM VEHICLE. MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN APPROACHED WHILE PARKED... AND FROM INSIDE WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #11386780
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System
EVERY TIME I FUEL UP I GET A STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE MY CAR AND WHEN I OPEN MY TRUNK.
NHTSA ODI #11364599
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