2016 Chevrolet Corvette: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11661069 (filed 05/14/2025): “My vehicle is covered by gm special warranty 17469 which relates to cracks and fuel leaks at the primary fuel pump module flange. it caught fire while driving at a high performance driver’s education event at barber motorsports park and was denied coverage due to it having modifications. gm case num…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11540043 (filed 08/22/2023): “Fuel smells after filling up seems like there is a leak, received a letters from manufacturer but miss placed it, when we found it it was over the mileage limit. now they will not fix the safety issue.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11316692 (filed 03/07/2020): “I want to know why this gas leaking at the fuel pump is not a mandatory recall?https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/knowledgebase/file.php?id=143…”
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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