2000 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 8%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, 8% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a message on my dashboard stating service steering column lock . This message triggers a fuel shutoff at 2 MPH. Luckily this happened to me as I was pulling out of my driveway. I dread to imagine the consequences of this happening if I had been driving at speed on a highway or busy street.”
NHTSA complaint #11233075, filed 2019-07, 42,569 miles“1) steering column lock issue 2) fuel cut off ** was driving with my 12 year old daughter . Stopped for gas 65 miles from home and at 11pm. After getting gas I went to start car would not turn over / start. After several tries it finally started but information center above steering column said service steering column lock and would not allow me to drive more than 2 MPH before shutting off fuel and killing the motor from running. Had Corvette towed to my office. Finally got home at 2:30 am. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283788, filed 2009-09, 79,500 miles“While filling my 2000 c5 Corvette with gas, there was a significant fuel leak. Loss of fuel was from the driver side and was noticed gushing out from below the car forming a small pool of gas on the ground. Leaking stopped after about one minute. Fortunately, there was no fire involved. Still trying to figure out how to handle.”
NHTSA complaint #10334731, filed 2010-06, 32,500 miles“I have a fuel leak coming from right behind the fuel filter towards the top of the passenger fuel tank. This is creating a fuel vapor smell and a safety hazard .”
NHTSA complaint #11233918, filed 2019-07, 92,000 miles“This vehicle has 30,000 mi. Just started noticing fuel smell coming from right rear side after parking inside my garage. Can't see any leaks on the floor, yet concerning !”
NHTSA complaint #11056817, filed 2017-12, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 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…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
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 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
169 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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