NHTSA Complaint #10958981 — 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10958981
Vehicle	2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 4, 2017
Date Filed	March 6, 2017
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

STRONG GAS SMELL IN VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. GAS SMELL STAYS WITH THE CAR UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS HALF EMPTY. SMELL IN THE CAR WHEN DRIVING AND STATIONARY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN CORVETTES.

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