A few months back I wrote in about the fuel leak on my '04 C5. GM told me they would not replace the leaking fule tank because they were unaware of any ordor or leak issues. So, I complained to the feds and Chevy sent me a letter acknowledging the problem stating they would make reimbursement for repairs. I had the work done by a non-franschised repair station for $1746. Chevy sent me a check for this amount this week.

 

Who did you send it to?

 

I filed a complaint with the NHTSWA, http://www.nhtsa.gov/

Now that GM has acknowledged the problem you might want to call the GM Reimbursement dept. to request a reimbursement form....800-204-0261.

Chevy is now giving a no-charge 100,000 mile/10 yearfrom date of original service warranty for the tanks.
Pete

 

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Report Date : October 23, 2010 at 09:31 PM
NHTSA Action Number : PE10015

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NHTSA Action Number : PE10015 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2004
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component :
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Date Investigation Opened : May 12, 2010
Date Investigation Closed : September 10, 2010
Summary:
In its June 30, 2010 response to ODI's Information Request letter, General Motors (GM) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the "hot-plate" weld joint of the connector to the tank. The root causes are attributed to errors in connector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use. GM also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately October 22, 2003 through March 19, 2004. GM does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims. On August 13, 2010, GM issued a "Special Coverage Adjustment" to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac XLR vehicles. Vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment. (See file for, SERVICE BULLETIN 10150: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK QUICK CONNECTOR LEAK). The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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robsc501

 

In my case GM is wrong about the cracks not being an unreasonable risk. I don't believe it would have taken too much fuel vapor and dripping gasoline onto the exhaust to start a fire.

 

GM sent me a letter late in Aug about it. Here's another link:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...read-this.html