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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
810–25K
12825–50K
11350–75K
5475–100K
28100–150K
10150K+
414 reports with mileage · 126 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 356 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
540 reports
150,000 miles · Nov 13, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS LEAKING. IT SENDS OUT GAS FUMES AND I HAVE A THREE CAR ENCLOSED GARAGE AND IT STILL FILLS UP THE GARAGE WITH FUMES SO BAD I SOMETIMES HAVE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO GET TO THE CAR WITHOUT HOLDING MY BREATH SO THE FUMES CAN DISSIPATE. I AM GETTING THE FUEL PUMPS CHANG…
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THE FUEL SYSTEM IS LEAKING. IT SENDS OUT GAS FUMES AND I HAVE A THREE CAR ENCLOSED GARAGE AND IT STILL FILLS UP THE GARAGE WITH FUMES SO BAD I SOMETIMES HAVE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO GET TO THE CAR WITHOUT HOLDING MY BREATH SO THE FUMES CAN DISSIPATE. I AM GETTING THE FUEL PUMPS CHANGED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM CHECKED OUT IN ORDER TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUEL MILEAGE HAS DRAMATICALLY DECREASED REGARDLESS OF WHERE I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY OR CITY.
NHTSA ODI #10925634
76,000 miles · Nov 6, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
TAKATA RECALL GAS SMELL WHEN TANK HAS BEEN FILLED INSIDE CAR AND OUTSIDE CAR IS NOT RUNNING OR RUNNING
NHTSA ODI #10924530
26,000 miles · Nov 6, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LEFT PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. IT ALSO IS NOTICED WHEN PARKED IN THE OPEN STREET AS WELL.
NHTSA ODI #10924498
45,000 miles · Nov 1, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
AFTER FILLING TANK WITH GAS, FUEL LEAKS OUT AND LEADS TO OVERWHELMING GASOLINE SMELL WITHIN CLOSED STRUCTURE AND WITHIN CABIN. PROBLEM DISSIPATES AFTER FUEL LEVEL DROPS BELOW 3/4 FULL. DEALER ESTIMATE ON 11/1/2016 SAYS: FUEL COMING DOWN ON LEFT SIDE OF LEFT TANK, NEEDS FUEL PUMP, INTERNAL HOSES AND CROSSOVER
NHTSA ODI #10920586
7,135 miles · Oct 14, 2016
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HUB SPEED SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HUB SPEED SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,135....UPDATED 12/06/16 *BF *TR
NHTSA ODI #10916105
54,000 miles · Oct 13, 2016
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING. FUSE AND LAMP REPLACED. HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM STILL NOT FIXED. HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #10915995
30,300 miles · Oct 13, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
ENTIRE CAR SMELLS LIKE FUEL AFTER SITTING STILL IN GARAGE OVER NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #10915948
60,000 miles · Oct 5, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
BAD FUEL SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE OF CAR WHEN I FILL UP THE TANK.
NHTSA ODI #10913935
49,600 miles · Sep 29, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
WHEN MY VEHICLE SITS I SMELL GAS OUTSIDE.
NHTSA ODI #10910694
28,800 miles · Sep 27, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
THE CAR HAS A OVERWHELMING GASOLINE VAPOR ODOR AFTER FILLING THE TANK.
NHTSA ODI #10910033
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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