2004 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Owners have filed 257 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 37.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 20.2%.
Complaints257
Crashes7
Fires1
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 37.7% · 97
Fuel/propulsion system 20.2% · 52
Steering 14.4% · 37
Electrical system 4.7% · 12
Electronic stability control (ESC) 3.1% · 8
Service brakes 2.7% · 7
Traction control system 1.9% · 5
Visibility 1.6% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Chevrolet Corvette in this data, 2004 sits 10th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 15 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 35,400 miles.
In owners' own words
My 2004 Corvette z06 leaked gasoline from the hose that interconnects both fuel tanks. The tanks and connector were replaced by extended warranty but they were replaced with one of similar identical design. After doing some research it seems like this was not a one case even m any 2004 owners report the same issue. Considering the risk of the problem a more appropriate redesign should be performed. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 12,000 miles
Smell of gasoline when stopped and after car is parked overnight. Updated 08/04/10 *bf the consumer notified the establishment where the vehicle was purchased. After inspecting the fuel tank, they found a wet area with fuel on the top and side of the left fuel tank. They replaced an o-ring seal on the left of the fuel tank cross-over tube. The problem was not resolved. Updated ivoq 08/05/10 Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 45,000 miles
I kept getting strong fuel odors in my garage but never could locate the leak. I went to fill up and gas ran down the pavement on the driver side. I took the car to the dealership and they informed me that the fuel tank had a crack in at and it spilled when I filled up directly over the exhaust pipe. The tank was replaced with a new one. The old tank was left at the dealership. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 14,200 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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