2012 Chevrolet Corvette: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11746939 (filed 06/27/2026): “90 degree elbow on top of fuel hat on drivers side fuel tank cracked and had a bad fuel leak causing an immediate fire hazard in my garage with how combustible fuel is. there were no warning signs just walked into my garage one morning with a very strong smell of gasoline. the issue was dealt with b…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11722682 (filed 03/07/2026): “Fuel leak(s) involving filler neck, fuel pump, fuel tank or associated parts in the fuel delivery system at rear of car. gasoline smells is very strong, when the tank is filled (not overfilling the tank) gasoline puddles under the rear near the driver’s side rear tire. the fumes are so bad that the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11714166 (filed 01/29/2026): “I purchased a 2012 corvette from coast chevrolet on 1-24-26. this car was supposed to have been inspected for safety issues prior to being listed for sale. being that this is a reputable general motors dealership i assumed all safety issues and recalls would have been up to date. i drove the car hom…”
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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