2011 Chevrolet Corvette: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751403 (filed 07/19/2026): “I bought this vehicle in xxx with about 39k miles. about a year after purchase, i began smelling gasoline in my garage after i filled the tank. i have consulted corvette forum ([xxx]) and find this is a common problem. if i fill the tank more than halfway, it seems to occur consistently. i recognize…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11718067 (filed 02/15/2026): “My 2011 grand sport corvette fuel system was repaired on 2/14/22 at no cost to me by special policy 15682-03. now, 4 years later, the same problem has occurred again. i notice fuel smell in my garage with the tank nearly full after fill-up, and upon inspection, i notice evidence of fuel leaking al…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11692236 (filed 10/09/2025): “Fuel pump feeder is known to be a major issues on these cars. these should be a safety recall with no explanation. feeder fitting tends to crack overtime. recently purchased and wasn’t aware of that previous recall which the previous owner didn’t handle.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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