2011 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 58%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, 58% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased 2011 c6 Corvette. I had the Corvette repair because I very bad gas smell inside and outside.. So I take it to Corvette mechanic. It cost me 4k to fix.. Ouch ..I been looking for recall on this year and found nothing.. I found on 06 Corvette. But the samething is happen on the 2011 c6 .. Why? I can't place the vette in my garage because the smell was too bad..”
NHTSA complaint #11373452, filed 2020-11, 89,157 miles“Car has a very strong fuel odor when filling tank over half full. The fuel gauge will sometimes go to empty prompting a service fuel system message on display screen for 30-40 seconds, then goes back to previous level reading. I've owned car for 4 years, I remember getting a g.m. Recall notice in the mail about a fuel system recall shortly after buying it, but I can't find it now.”
NHTSA complaint #11317425, filed 2020-03, 91,000 miles“Every time I fill the gas tank, the car smells heavily of gas fumes for days. I was told it is a leak from the top of the gas tank, and the mechanic told me he has seen this a lot with this model/year of corvettes. It's caused my fuel economy to drop, and my fuel gauge will sometimes shut off completely.”
NHTSA complaint #11203714, filed 2019-04, 92,000 miles“I had just put gas in the car. Parked it and later noticed a gas fuel odor in my garage. After reseaching it on line, this is a known problem with the vehicle. There is a fuel tank issue with the car and GM is not taking responsiblity for it.”
NHTSA complaint #11378533, filed 2020-12, 28,900 miles“I am a one-time owner of a 2011 Corvette grand sport vehicle. I have noticed that following a filling of the gas tank to full, a significant and persistent gasoline smell appears in my garage. I eventually brought my vehicle in for service on february 3, 2021 in order to determine the cause. I was told that a gas leak was observed from the top of the tank. In addition, I was told that the expensive replacement of the gas tank could not be found. I am now very reluctant to drive the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11413700, filed 2021-04, 51,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
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 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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