Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Chevrolet Corvette owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Vehicle is leaving a strong gas order inside and around the vehicle. This issue is currently awaiting to be inspected but for the meantime, it's parked inside a garage where it completely fills the area with said odor. This is particularly unsafe due to our water heater also being located in this section of the house. Gas smell first appeared about a month ago and had consistently releasing these vapors. I've seen that GM has released a service bulletin for a short period of time but hasn't officially recalled the fuel issue (faulty fuel system).
2006 Corvette convertible. Has a strong gas smell after filling up. I understand this is a common problem, but Chevrolet will not acknowledge it. The gas can drip down on the hot exhaust system, and start a fire, burning down our house, or out on the road with us in it! Please help us get this deadly problem resolved, with little expense heaped upon us. Thank you, [redacted]
Fuel leaks from drivers side fuel tank. I see fuel tracks down side of tank, so conclude fuel is leaking from top of tank or from fuel pump. Fuel components are plastic, and now 17 years old, so they are probably cracked from age. I have strong smell of fuel in my garage, and puddle of fuel under drivers side tank. This is a safety hazard and must be fixed. I am aware of a number of other C6 Corvette owners with identical problems. GM must fix!
Car is now leaking fuel from driver's side gas tank. This is a known problem with GM and I do not understand how this is not a safety recall as the exhaust is inches away from the tank. The problem has been documented online by many owners. Is NHSTA waiting for someone to die in a fire before forcing GM to recall these cars. This is ridiculous. My car has only 41K miles. This should not be allowed by such a large American Corporation
I recently purchased the car. I am noticing a strong smell of fuel from the rear driver's side. It is random. No leak on my garage floor. Reading forums and it has been an issue with other corvettes. Concerned as it could be a safety issue.
After driving my car for a sufficient length of time to get the engine hot (normal driving) and then park it in the garage, a very strong smell of fuel vapor is emitted from the rear area of the car which fills the garage and permeates the house. The odor also invades the car's interior cabin. This dangerous condition was reported to the watson Chevrolet dealership in tucson, August, 2015, mileage 67289. After lengthy inspection and communication with GM, certain components were replaced - an expensive repair. The car operated satisfactorily and I observed no more fuel vapors until March 4, 2016, mileage 71448. Following a trip of 40 miles, normal city driving, I parked the car in the garage and the same very strong fuel vapors filled the garage. …
I recently (jan 6, 2018), noticed a very distinct gasoline smell in my garage and around my 2006 Corvette. There is no spotting beneath the car. The odor has its strongest concentration in the area near the filler door (driver's side rear wheel well area). I have owned the car for exactly three years and this is the first time this smell has been present. It is very pervasive and definitely gasoline. The fumes are a major safety hazard and this condition is very disconcerting. There are numerous postings on Corvette forums and on you tube, that highlight this ongoing problem with early c6 corvettes (2005-2008). I have called Chevrolet dealer service departments and they acknowledge that this has been a problem, but that no recall has been issued. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor and while driven the fuel odor penetrated the vehicle interior. In addition, while the vehicle was parked the fuel odor was strong. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom performed a diagnostic testing, which located a fuel leak at the driver side fuel tank. The contact stated that the mechanic advised that parts located at the top of the fuel tank needed to be replaced. However, the contact did not know the name of the parts that were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that with the fuel tank at half full, there was an abnormal exhaust fumes odor in the vehicle. Stokes automotive located at 86 peach tower rd, clanton, al 35045 [phone], was contacted and informed of the issue. The contact was informed that the vehicle warranty period was exceeded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the leak was due to the failure of a plastic fitting on the primary fuel tank. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,750.
I am smelling a strong gasoline odor from the car as it is parked in the garage. It just started at random a few days ago. No visible signs of gas are on the pavement,but the smell is very strong. I am worried about a fire hazard since the exhaust is close by. There are a lot of complaints on the internet of this being a huge problem, but to my knowledge GM is not doing anything about if, my Corvette is 9'yrs old but only has 17,000 mile (a garage queen). This problem occurred out of the blue, my gas gauge reads about 5/8 of a tank so it did not happen after a fill up.,,please help.
Fuel System complaints in other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 14% of the model year's 365 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.