2005 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 24 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the fuel system service warning light illuminated when the fuel tank was less than half a tank full. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light would also illuminate and then the fuel tank gauge would indicate no fuel. In addition, the contact stated that the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
After filling tank, strong smell of gas in passenger compartment, lingers for 10-15 minutes. Second fill up after purchase.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Stability control 91 complaints
- Lighting 88 complaints
- Steering 77 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 70 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Body & structure 55 complaints
- Air bags 44 complaints