2013 Chevrolet Corvette: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11737147 (filed 05/11/2026): “Having a strong smell of gasoline in my garage after filling. after the garage had aired out the next morning the same strong smell. there no warning lights…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11713375 (filed 01/26/2026): “Fuel tank leaking gas smell…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11665801 (filed 06/09/2025): “Strong smell of fuel after parking the car in the garage. inspection by the dealership confirmed the fuel pump assembly is leaking. the car was left for replacement of the fuel pump assembly due to the strong possibility of fire. this is a known issue with the c6 model of corvette and was addressed …”
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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