After filling up my car with fuel, i parked it in the garage when i got home. the next day, my wife woke me up and told me that the garage was full of fuel vapors. suspecting that it was coming from the corvette, i looked around the vehicle but did not see any gas liquid on the garage floor. however because the smell was so strong, i took the car out of the garage and parked it in the driveway. the next day i checked and there was still strong gas smell around the vehicle. at that point i decided to take the car to the chevrolet dealership to have them evaluate the problem. after leaving the car with them, they contacted me the next day and told me that the smell of gas was coming from a crack in the fuel tank. they also told me that the car was not safe to drive because the fuel tank is located in the rear of the vehicle above the exhaust pipes. i told the dealership to replace the fuel tank and any other item in the rear of the vehicle that needed repair. the fuel tank was replace at a cost of $3056.97. i also had them to replace the fuel pump since they had the tank removed and had access to the fuel pump. fortunately i was able to use my 10% military discount or the cost would have been higher. after the car was repaired, i researched this issue on the internet and saw where other 2008 corvette owners had this very same problem with their car. it is evident that there is a defect in these fuel tanks and chevrolet should officially do a recall on the 2008 corvettes and any other year model that has the potential to develop cracks in the fuel tanks. if there is no recall, someone could seriously be injured by the fuel tank problem. i hope by documenting this problem it will bring some type of positive resolution from chevrolet/gm. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted around the driver side of the vehicle. the contact was a certified mechanic and noticed that there was a fuel leak on the top driver side fuel tank that needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Takata recall gas smell when tank has been filled inside car and outside car is not running or running
After filling tank with gas, fuel leaks out and leads to overwhelming gasoline smell within closed structure and within cabin. problem dissipates after fuel level drops below 3/4 full. dealer estimate on 11/1/2016 says: fuel coming down on left side of left tank, needs fuel pump, internal hoses and crossover
Fuel leaks, fuel fumes and strong gas odor due to defective oem fuel sender unit installed at the factory. this seems to be a recurring severe issue that plagues most 2008 corvettes, and ahead.
A very strong fuel smell when the vehicle is left parked in the garage for any length of time. it also is noticed when parked in the open street as well.
Bad fuel smell coming from inside of car when i fill up the tank.
Gasoline smell after filling fuel in tank. smell exists until tank gets to below half. exists while driving or while parked in garage. *tr
Entire car smells like fuel after sitting still in garage over night.
When my vehicle sits i smell gas outside.
The car has a overwhelming gasoline vapor odor after filling the tank.
Received recall notice for leak path in left hand fuel pump module flange. when i took it into the dealership, after smelling gas during fill ups, they said my problem was a leak in the fuel tank and the right hand side transfer module was leaking not the left side. had to pay for repairs due to the right side versus the left side when they are both made from the same materials. contacted gm and they would not honor this. the right side fuel take needs to be recalled as well this is a design issue and a safety issue for health and parking next to a gas water heater.
Gas smell
Recall received for left side gas leak but my car has right side gas tank leak this is going to cost $3k to fix a gas leak is a gas leak and very dangerous.
The car reeks of fuel, particularly noticeable after parking in the garage overnight, and after filling it with gas. it can also be smelled inside the cabin while driving. the smell is emanating from the drivers side tank area. it's been widely reported this is caused by inferior plastic used in a nipple at the top of the fuel pump. the plastic cracks and allows fuel to be sprayed all over the top of the tank and on the exhaust system. since my car has an automatic transmission, the driveline has to be removed to access the fuel pump. the cost of repair will be in the $2500 to $3000 range, just to replace the pump with a new one that will eventually fail again since gm hasn't done anything to fix the problem. gm should step up and recall these cars before somebody's house burns down or somebody is killed. the fuel pump and bladder/gas tank were replace in 2013. it is happening again august 2016.
I bought this car in july 2016. it only has 21000 miles on it. it stays parked inside the garage and every time i feel the tank i get a strong gasoline smell. this smell is strong and feels the garage. i checked and found a recall for this. i need to know what to do.
Smell gas fumes after fill up of half tank or more.
Gasoline smell if parked over night in my garage.
The car reeks of fuel, particularly noticeable after parking in the garage overnight, and after filling it with gas. it can also be smelled inside the cabin while driving. the smell is emanating from the drivers side tank area. it's been widely reported this is caused by inferior plastic used in a nipple at the top of the fuel pump. the plastic cracks and allows fuel to be sprayed all over the top of the tank and on the exhaust system. since my car has an automatic transmission, the driveline has to be removed to access the fuel pump. the cost of repair will be in the $2500 to $3000 range, just to replace the pump with a new one that will eventually fail again since gm hasn't done anything to fix the problem. gm should step up and recall these cars before somebody's house burns down or somebody is killed.
When i park my 2008 corvette in my garage there is a strong gas smell without evidence of a gas leak underneath my car. according to corvette forum theres and issue with fuel leaking out the tops of the fuel tank and dripping onto the exhaust posing a fuel hazard. is there a factory recall for this issue?
My 2008 corvette started smelling of fuel whenever i filled it up. it gradually got worse over the years. the garage would reek. i took it to the dealership and they said the driver's side gas tank is leaking and it would cost me about $3,000 to have it changed out. my vette only has 52,000 miles on it. i was not ready to spend that amount so i brought it home. now it has gotten so bad with the gasoline smell that i am afraid to drive it. i also am afraid to park it in our garage that has a gas water heater in it. this is a huge defect and these cars should be recalled as this is a true threat to safety. i am ready to hire an attorney for a class action lawsuit before someone's home burns down or dies. i have seen numerous online complaints just like mine about their 2008 vette. i would think gm is fully aware of this issue. therefore if they do not act there could be blood on their hands. i love my corvette but driving it is not worth my life. i have documentation from the dealership to share.
Overwhelming fuel smell in cockpit after driving
Crack on filler neck on left fuel tank which i believe is a mfg defect in the molding of the tank. gm is of the opinion that this is a wear and tear issue. i disagree as the right tank is still performing without problems. vehicle has only been used for commuting and never abused in its 91,000+ miles of life. i am of the belief that gm should replace tank under their 10 year 120,000 mile warranty as the tank is not a moving part. also, when tank is more than half full, fuel odor from leak is extremely strong and possibly combustible. thank you. *tr
The vehicle emits a strong odor of gasoline when it is parked in my garage. regardless of fuel level the smell of gasoline is present, but the odor is more substantial when the vehicle has been filled full fuel. the odor is so overwhelming that i can no longer park my car indoors for fear of the gas fumes may be ignited by a spark.
Gas leak fumes that progressively became stronger until it is now in the cabin. i have taken it to a mechanic for a diagnoses and it is the fuel pump or pumps in the saddle bag gas tanks. order is stronger after fill-up and i never top off. the fumes are stronger on the driver's side.
Strong fuel vapor smell inside cabin specially on driver side of car.
Tamara recall my 2008 corvette smells like gas after you park it into the garage after driving it. and when the fuel tanks or more than half full.
Fuel smell coming from driver side rear wheel area. very strong fuel smell inside the car. garage smells like fuel from car sitting after being parked. took it to a shop and had it looked at. the tech said the fuel pump is leaking on driver side were the fuel line is cracked on the fuel pump module.
Fuel pump leaking gas. the dealership has had the vehicle for over a month and cannot find a pump. this was such a bad leak that the garage and house smells of fuel. i was afraid of a fire. why is it that gm can get away with this? i own a very expensive brick that could be the source of a fire but i cannot find the part for the dealership to fix it. gm should be forced to do the right thing and produce the parts for a recall.
The car has a very strong gasoline smell when the gas tank is full. the smell is so strong in the garage that i fear it may cause a fire.
The fuel system is leaking. it sends out gas fumes and i have a three car enclosed garage and it still fills up the garage with fumes so bad i sometimes have to leave the vehicle outside in the elements in order to be able to get to the car without holding my breath so the fumes can dissipate. i am getting the fuel pumps changed and the entire fuel system checked out in order to remedy this problem. additionally, the fuel mileage has dramatically decreased regardless of where i drive on the highway or city.
I had noticed the faint odor of gas fumes after the car was parked for a few days but the smell was not strong enough to take action. approximately six months later on march 24, 2016, new rear tires were installed on the car at a local tire dealer and the technician noticed the gas leak near the drivers side fuel tank. i took the car to the gm dealership and they diagnosed the fuel leak was not caused by any abuse, modifications, or accidental contact such as rocks. the failure was a fit issue between the tank and fuel line caused by heat over time.
I have fuel smell from the fuel pump area. the dealer tells me that they are on back order. they believe that the pump may need replacing but they cannot take the car knowing that they cannot fix it. therefore it leaks in my closed garage. it only leaks when the tank is greater than half full.
After a fuel fill up and parking the 2008 corvette in the garage there is a strong gasoline smell in the garage and inside the vehicle. if i do not drive for a few days the smell starts to dissipate, but after i drive it will be strong again until the fuel level drops. my concern is the safety issue with the possibility of a fire.
Fuel tank cracking. fuel tank cracked at the interface with the fuel module. emits raw gasoline fumes while driving and parked. smell so bad in garage that door must be opened. in my car, no spots on floor have been present. chevrolet needs to issue a recall before someone is burned up or a house is destroyed, including occupants. is that what is to be required before recall is issued?
Strong fuel smell inside car and in garage whenever fuel tank is filled above half. no evidence of fuel on the ground beneath car. smell is strongest around the area above the driver's side fuel tank. new gas cap did not fix. no codes displayed for fuel system problem.
When i fill the corvette with gas and park in the garage the gas fumes are extremely strong, i do not overfill, this will also happen above a half full tank. my concern is for the safety of my family. with all the issues gm has had with other failures to recall a vehicle to correct a obvious problem, the ignition switch for one and gms commitment to the consumers safety as being their main concern this should be a automatic recall to fix the problem before someone has to bury a loved one. but it seems this is the protocol for the big automakers and the nhtsa before anything is done, let's for once recall a known issue before this happens.
Driver's side fuel tank cracked and leaking. drive train had to be dropped to allow tank to be removed. tank is $900 + and is not covered by any warranty. new tank is on backorder with edt of 2-3 weeks. chevrolet will not cover cost of the tank under the extended warranty. there are literally hundreds of 2008 corvettes with this serious problem. loaner car is covered for only 5 days. this tank should be recalled as it is a serious, dangerous recurring problem. leaks inside garages and could burn down home with car. someone needs to address this problem immediately. chevrolet should not only be required to cover cost of the replacement tank and inconvenience caused by backorder of replacement parts that may be defective also.
After refilling with gas there is a strong gasoline odor in interior of vehicle.
When filling the car with fuel above the half way mark a strong odor of gas can be smelled. over night the smell is so strong in the garage you need to leave the door cracked open to vent the fumes. no visible leak is detected on the ground or near filler neck. after drive the car and gas is less than half a tank the ordor can not be detected.
On 01/10/2016 my 2008 corvette was parked in my garage overnight with a full to 3/4 full gas tank. the next morning there was strong smell of gasoline in my garage. the smell was coming from my corvette. the smell continued for 2 more nights. on or about 01/15/2016 i took my corvette to the local dealership, glendora chev. it was determined there that fuel leak was at the top of the gas tank. this would cost $2300-$2500 to repair. due to a lack of parts by the gm supplier due to an excessive number of fuel tank failures similar to mine. i have not had my car nearly a month and parts that have been sent have failed or defective. i feel this is a gm's failure to use quality part suppliers and maintain a high level of oversight to prevent these problems from happening in the first place. seems like gm has not learned from their past mistakes.
Concern: fuel smell / leak and fuel system check engine light when car is parked. on 1/05/2016 i took my 2008 corvette to our local dealer, courtesy chevrolet in phoenix, az because of a fuel leak and fuel smell i discovered on the drivers side gas tank. after they diagnosed the problems they told me the fuel pump on the drivers side was cracked and leaking fuel down the side of the tank. additionally, the fuel sensor in the passenger side gas tank was defective causing a check engine light and causing the fuel gauge to read zero gas in the tank intermittently (tank is actually half full). the dealer also said the crossover tube that connects the left and right gas tanks needs to be replaced. the dealer said this is a significant safety issue and to not drive the car until the fuel system is repaired because the hot exhaust pipe routes right next to where the gas is leaking down the gas tank. their repair estimate is $3187. my car has 80k miles on it and is out of standard warranty so gm won't cover the repair costs. it appears that many c6 generation corvettes have this same fuel system safety issue from what i have read on the online corvette forums. gm/chevrolet needs to issue a recall on this well document fuel system issue, it is a major safety concern.
Strong gas smell coming from car after fill up. inside and out.
Fuel began leaking while driving on the highway. it was just random, and was taken for diagnosis & repair immediately after the smell started. i had to buy an entire new fuel system for my 2008 corvette (topping $3600 from chevrolet). no reason was provided for the reason of requiring replacement.
After filling up my car with gas, i noticed a strong fuel smell when it was parked in my garage. when i looked under the car, i noticed a small puddle of gas on the floor. i continued to drive the car and noticed the smell and leak went away when the fuel gauge red under half-full. i then added more gas, but did not completely fill up. the smell and leak returned. when taken to the dealership for diagnosis, they indicated a known problem with the tank fill neck and the fuel pump, but no recall issued. the vehicle has not been repaired.
Takata recall, i noticed a fuel smell in my garage and when i check under the car i found a spot of fuel under the driver tank side.
Only owner of 2008 c6 coupe. garage kept. 60,000 miles. gas fumes can be smelled near back of car after car is filled with fuel. fuel system tested and cracks found in left fuel tank. tank had to be replaced at cost of $3,000.
When the car is parked and the engine is off, there is a strong and persistent fuel vapor/fuel odor coming from left rear quarter panel area of the car near the fuel filler door and left rear wheel well. odor does not seem to be coming from the fuel filler port or fuel filler cap. fuel filler neck hose and vapor return line behind the fuel filler port appear to be dry and connections are secure. no evidence of fuel leaking from the fuel filler neck or left fuel tank; no fuel leaking onto the ground. no previous fuel spills from refueling. fuel vapor odor fills up the garage when parked in there for several hours.
Very strong smell of gas inside and outside of the car. smell was worse when the gas tank was full and the car had sit for a while. had to drive with windows down. took in for service and the issue was a crack at the top of the driver side fuel module. the crack was at the base of the small l shaped tube that comes out of the top of the fuel module.
After filling tank, there is a very strong smell of gas for over a week after filling. seems like there is leak at the top of the tank which spills out and onto the exhaust pipes. gas must be sitting somewhere on the chassis the smell is strong enough to fill my garage and house.