2002 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 12%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,020miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette, 12% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,020 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Filled vehicle with gas on march 22nd. Drove car home and parked it in garage. The next day, I smelled a strong odor of gas. When I backed it out of the garage, there was a small puddle of gas on the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10504658, filed 2013-03, 138,700 miles“July 19th 2014 I purchased a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette z06 from autonation ford in littleton colorado.july 26th after returning home I parked the car in my garage. When I came out to move the car later that afternoon the steering column would not unlock. There was a message on the driver information center that said service column lock . I immediately called autonation Chevrolet, since the vehicle is Chevrolet, to see if I could get some advice on how to resolve the issue. The service manager checked with a technician and I was told that the car would need service. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622520, filed 2014-08, 33,167 miles“The gas gauge on my 2002 Corvette goes to empty while driving, the dic flashes low fuel & the check gauges light comes on. Just as suddenly, it will start working again several days later. I paid a local dealer ~$700 to replace the fuel tank sensor unit about a year ago. Since then the problem has recurred several times. Now the dealership is telling me to add a gas additive, only available from Chevrolet at $25 a treatment, to fix the problem. After adding a bottle of the gas treatment, my gas gauge went to empty & stayed there for 3 days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176269, filed 2006-12, 37,426 miles“After fueling vehicle and parking in garage the vehicle for days will smell very strongly of gasoline until gallons are consumed via driving to approx. 3/4 of tank. Vehicle is not over filled ! No visual indications of fuel leaking on ground. This also happened since on july 12, 2016 last time vehicle was fueled.”
NHTSA complaint #10884633, filed 2016-07, 54,462 miles“Fuel tank leaked gasoline into garage of my home. Was afraid of the house catching on fire from the fumes and afraid to drive car because of fuel leaking onto exhaust system. This seems to be a common problem with corvettes. It would be nice if GM was made to reimburse customers for this rather expensive repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10492922, filed 2013-01, 19,000 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 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
59 complaintsWheels
35 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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