1998 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,575miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,575 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) started the vehicle and waited to warm up 2) smelled gas after I started to back up then stopped to see gas on the ground that was originating from under the car at the drivers side gas tank 3) I'm presently trying to have the car towed to a certified GM dealer for analysis and repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10189165, filed 2007-04, 108,225 miles“1998 Corvette convertible. Two independent situation where gas tanks leaks although car is a secondary car and rarely driven. Gas tank leaked in 2003 prompting service, repair and replacement of parts. Gas tank leaks again which warrants another service, repair and replacement of parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10165597, filed 2006-08, 24,000 miles“After driving vehicle for several hours, excessive pressure builds in the gasoline tank. Pressure is high enough that gasoline is jetisoned from the tank. A person unaware of this situation could be sprayed with gasoline. In addition, when vehicle is parked in home garage, gasoline fumes are excessive. Since pilot lights for water heater and furnance are also located in garage, this could lead to an explosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10080840, filed 2004-07, 23,000 miles“When driving my 1998 Chevrolet Corvette for any period of time, the fuel gauge will fail (no reading) and the check gauges light will appear and the low fuel will show in the readout.”
NHTSA complaint #10156729, filed 2006-05, 46,150 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact noticed that the oil sending unit displayed non-realistic numbers. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the oil sending unit, the component that indicates the amount of pressure in the vehicle, failed. The mechanic changed the entire oil sending unit, which repaired the issue for 13 months. Through research, the contact found numerous complaints on this vehicle for the identical failure. He believes that a recall should be issued. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer for the second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10272361, filed 2009-05, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10037131Oct 1, 2010Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. Vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full.
- 10020421Sep 28, 2006Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr.
- 10017694Nov 19, 2005Erratic fuel gauge operation and diagnostic trouble code p1431. Models unknown. Gmc.
- 10017276Nov 1, 2005Service vme - fuel gauge erratic or defaults to empty.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 18% |
| 2024 | 6 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 | 8 | 12% |
| 2014 | 15 | 24% |
| 2013 | 48 | 59% |
| 2012 | 29 | 52% |
| 2011 | 49 | 58% |
| 2010 | 49 | 58% |
| 2009 | 82 | 54% |
| 2008 | 374 | 69% |
| 2007 | 117 | 34% |
| 2006 | 50 | 14% |
| 2005 | 24 | 5% |
| 2004 | 148 | 68% |
| 2003 | 11 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 32 | 16% |
| 2000 | 22 | 8% |
| 1999 | 14 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1981 | 4 | 67% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
215 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSeats
28 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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