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2006 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel system Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA

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Fuel system reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
50
Latest Oct 13, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
14%
of 365 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
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Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 50 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming fuel system

The 25 most recent of 50, in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Oct 13, 2025

2006 Corvette convertible. Has a strong gas smell after filling up. I understand this is a common problem, but Chevrolet will not acknowledge it. The gas can drip down on the hot exhaust system, and start a fire, burning down our house, or out on the road with us in it! Please help us get this deadly problem resolved, with little expense heaped upon us. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11693156
Incident
Aug 30, 2016
Fuel system
Filed Aug 25, 2025

Strong fuel smell coming from the vehicle after fueling filling.

NHTSA ID
11682855
Incident
Aug 10, 2025
Fuel system
Filed Jan 27, 2025

Vehicle is leaving a strong gas order inside and around the vehicle. This issue is currently awaiting to be inspected but for the meantime, it’s parked inside a garage where it completely fills the area with said odor. This is particularly unsafe due to our water heater also being located in this section of the house. Gas smell first appeared about a month ago and had consistently releasing these vapors. I’ve seen that GM has released a service bulletin for a short period of time but hasn’t officially recalled the fuel issue (faulty fuel system).

NHTSA ID
11638767
Incident
Jan 26, 2025
Fuel system
Filed Oct 28, 2023

Strong smell of fuel after driven with more than 1/2 tank of fuel.

NHTSA ID
11552378
Incident
Oct 25, 2023
Fuel system
Filed May 8, 2023

Fuel leaks from drivers side fuel tank. I see fuel tracks down side of tank, so conclude fuel is leaking from top of tank or from fuel pump. Fuel components are plastic, and now 17 years old, so they are probably cracked from age. I have strong smell of fuel in my garage, and puddle of fuel under drivers side tank. This is a safety hazard and must be fixed. I am aware of a number of other C6 Corvette owners with identical problems. GM must fix!

NHTSA ID
11521009
Incident
May 6, 2023
Fuel system
Filed Oct 21, 2022

Car is now leaking fuel from driver's side gas tank. This is a known problem with GM and I do not understand how this is not a safety recall as the exhaust is inches away from the tank. The problem has been documented online by many owners. Is NHSTA waiting for someone to die in a fire before forcing GM to recall these cars. This is ridiculous. My car has only 41K miles. This should not be allowed by such a large American Corporation

NHTSA ID
11490305
Incident
Oct 21, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Jul 1, 2022

I recently purchased the car. I am noticing a strong smell of fuel from the rear driver's side. It is random. No leak on my garage floor. Reading forums and it has been an issue with other corvettes. Concerned as it could be a safety issue.

NHTSA ID
11471941
Incident
Jul 1, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Dec 31, 2020

STRONG GAS FUMES FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL. SO STRONG THAT I NEED TO KEEP MY GARAGE DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN.

NHTSA ID
11385778
Incident
Dec 16, 2020
Mileage
97,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 30, 2020

FUEL LEAKING FROM DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE AND DRIPPING OFF SAFETY SHIELD

NHTSA ID
11372390
Incident
Oct 1, 2020
Mileage
87,787 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 11, 2020

FUEL STARTED TO LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE GAS TANK AND FUEL SMELL IN CABIN

NHTSA ID
11354509
Incident
Sep 11, 2020
Mileage
71,300 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 15, 2020

AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK AND DRIVING HOME THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN MY GARAGE. I THINK THE FUEL IS LEAKING OUT WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL.

NHTSA ID
11349547
Incident
Aug 3, 2020
Mileage
30,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 1, 2020

I'M NOTICING A GAS SMELL INSIDE MY CAR AND NEAR THE REAR WHEEL WELL. I NOTICE THIS SMELL WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY.

NHTSA ID
11342630
Incident
Jul 31, 2020
Fuel system
Filed Jun 13, 2020

FUEL GAS FUMES FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING AND INSIDE WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. HAD FUEL SENDING UNIT IN GAS TANK REPLACED AND NEW GAS CAP BUT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. DANGEROUS GAS FUMES !! FUMES STRONGER WHEN WEATHER IS HOT.

NHTSA ID
11328643
Incident
Jun 11, 2020
Mileage
51,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 30, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AUTONATION CHEVROLET LOCATED AT (2118 S PADRE ISLAND DR CORPUS CHRISTIE, TX) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,600.

NHTSA ID
11319747
Incident
Nov 1, 2019
Mileage
23,600 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 12, 2020

GAS SMELL IN CAR AND GARAGE AFTER FILLING CAR UP. DIDN'T NOTICE SMELL UNTIL CAR FILLED WITH GAS. ALSO NOTICED SMALL GAS SPOT NEAR PASSENGER SIDE BACK TIRE

NHTSA ID
11317644
Incident
Mar 9, 2020
Mileage
20,300 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 18, 2020

SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING OVER 1/2 TANK

NHTSA ID
11309880
Incident
Nov 6, 2019
Mileage
46,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 18, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH THE FUEL TANK AT HALF FULL, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST FUMES ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. STOKES AUTOMOTIVE LOCATED AT 86 PEACH TOWER RD, CLANTON, AL 35045 (205) 755-3700, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WARRANTY PERIOD WAS EXCEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LEAK WAS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A PLASTIC FITTING ON THE PRIMARY FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,750.

NHTSA ID
11309879
Incident
Nov 1, 2019
Mileage
44,750 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 9, 2020

MY VEHICLE WITH 85,000 MILES BEGAN EMMITING A CONTINUOUS RAW GAS SMELL WHEN I REFILL THE FUEL TANK. SMELL IS COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE, REAR, WHEEL WELL. SMELL IS INTENSE TO THE POINT I CANNOT STORE INSIDE THE GARAGE AS I FEAR A FIRE HAZARD AND A TOXIC SMELL IS COMING INTO MY HOUSE INTERIOR. SMELL SEEMS TO END ONCE FUEL LEVEL GOES BELOW 1/2 FULL.

NHTSA ID
11308096
Incident
Nov 1, 2019
Mileage
85,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 8, 2019

GAS TANK IS LEAKING A LOT

NHTSA ID
11254028
Incident
Dec 15, 2018
Mileage
3,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed May 30, 2019

FUEL SYSTEM LEAK FROM TANK AND OR FUEL PUMP. CAR CRANKS, WONT START, STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM TANK. MOSTLY HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK AND AT TIMES WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.

NHTSA ID
11210882
Incident
May 23, 2019
Mileage
78,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 13, 2019

I SMELL GAS AFTER FILLING UP. GOES AWAY AFTER THE TANK IS BELOW HALF FULL. SPOKE WITH OTHER C6 CORVETTE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT HAS TO DO WITH A FAULTY GAS TANK FILLER CAUSE BY PLASTIC PARTS OF THE NECK FILLER CRACKING.

NHTSA ID
11186379
Incident
Sep 14, 2018
Fuel system
Filed Feb 2, 2019

I SMELL GAS COMING FROM MY GAS TANK, ESPECIALLY AFTER A FILLUP. THE CAP HAS BEEN REPLACED. NO SPILLAGE OCCURS WHEN FILLING UP BUT YET THE SMELL PERSISTS UNTIL I GET BELOW A HALF A TANK. OTHERS IN THE CORVETTE WORLD WHO OWN A C6 CORVETTE HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME THING AND HAVE DISCOVERED IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL IN BETWEEN THE TANK AND FILLER, PERHAPS THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY. VERY DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD.

NHTSA ID
11173708
Incident
Sep 25, 2018
Mileage
136,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 21, 2018

EVERY TIME I PUT FUEL IN THE CAR THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL BY THE CAR THAT LINGERS FOR A LONG TIME.

NHTSA ID
11141650
Incident
Aug 10, 2018
Mileage
64,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 16, 2018

I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK AND WHEN GETTING BACK INTO THE CAR I NOTICED A STRONG GAS ODOR, SO STRONG THAT I HAD TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN IN THE RAIN. THE SMELL WAS ESPECIALLY BAD WHEN I CAME TO A STOP. I JUST LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE C6 CORVETTE. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSETTLING, CONSIDERING MANY OF US PARK OUR CARS IN GARAGES WITH PILOT LIGHTS AND OTHER SOURCES OF SPARK/FLAME. I'LL BE CONTACTING GM.

NHTSA ID
11140740
Incident
Oct 11, 2018
Mileage
42,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 6, 2018

SMELL FUEL AFTER FILLLUP

NHTSA ID
11124699
Incident
Sep 5, 2018
Mileage
57,548 mi

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