NHTSA Complaint #10404767 — 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10404767
Vehicle	2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	November 11, 2010
Date Filed	May 31, 2011
Mileage	36,184 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TOPPED OFF GAS TANK AND DETECTED STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WITHIN VEHICLE. PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND STRONG GASOLINE ODOR EMANATING FROM REAR HALF OF VEHICLE. UNABLE TO DETECT ANY GASOLINE LEAKS FROM VEHICLE ON THE FLOOR OR VISIBLE PARTS OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OPENED GARAGE DOORS TO VENT OUT THE FUMES. FUMES DISSIPATED AFTER SEVERAL HOURS. I NO LONGER TOP OFF THE TANK IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID A POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATION. ORIGINAL OWNER REPORTED FUEL TANK RELATED PROBLEMS AROUND 15,000 MILES BUT REFUSED TO FILL UP THE TANK DURING SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP.

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