This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 6/18/09 the consumer also stated there was a problem with the gas guage. Updated 06/22/09.
I have a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette with 79,000 miles on it. The factory service manual says the fuel filter never needs to be replaced. I developed a serious leak on the outlet connection on the filter. It happened after I shut off the engine and there was no more fuel pump pressure. Gas just poured out and ran down the side of the gas tank, some dripped on the exhaust pipe. The connection they use appears to be defective. I am a member of the Corvette forum and a few other people have had fuel pump leaks also. This is outrageous for a pressurized fuel system to leak like this. I was lucky the car didn't catch on fire or even explode. The gas tank appears to be made of some kind of plastic. I was wondering if there was some kind of recall on this vehicle regarding this fuel filter. I am in the process of replacing the fuel filter. The old part is available. There appears to be an O-ring inside the filter to provide a seal.
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
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.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Meridian, MS, USA