Issue ID | 1321046 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10909550 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 15/09/16 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I bought the car on 9/8/16. I smelled gas as it sat idling at dealership ( rick hendricks of buford ga. ) and thought it was just fumes. I got home and parked it, 1/2 tank. I did not smell gas then. I left for week long trip and returned on 9/15/16. I filled the car to drive and went to a meeting that night. A friend was checking his car after i parked next to him saying he smelled gas. I told him i had after i filled mine. I has a puddle under me car as large as a semi truck tire. The next day i took it to glenn smith chev in opelika al. They still have car and have ordered the left side tank to replace. Car has around 335 miles on it. I am waiting to get my car back. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 285 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLUMBUS, GA |
VIN pattern | 1G1YK2D7XG5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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