2014 Recall - Fuel Fill Pipe Anti-Siphon Grid Out of Position
03-09-2015, 08:54 AM
#141
Le Mans Master
Mine should be getting worked on today, I'll report back with results; I've had fueling issues since day 1 (late-March 2014 build, VIN 19XXX).
03-09-2015, 09:15 AM
#142
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I hope it helps with the fueling issue. Mine is not on the list yet and I have fueling issues at certain service stations. It's not much of problem anymore as I know which local stations to use.
03-09-2015, 09:21 AM
#143
Burning Brakes
Mine (114460) is on the list. Checked dealer and he didn't have the part, but ordered it and mine goes in this Wednesday, 11th. Service director told me that it could take up to 11 hours to fix. Some can be fixed in as little as an hour, but under certain conditions they have to pull the fuel tank and that takes up to 11 hours. Yikes!!!!
I sure hope they don't have to do anything this major to mine. At least they have assured me that only certified vette techs touch the vetttes in service. Still scares me. Will report back on Thursday.
I sure hope they don't have to do anything this major to mine. At least they have assured me that only certified vette techs touch the vetttes in service. Still scares me. Will report back on Thursday.
03-09-2015, 03:48 PM
#144
Le Mans Master
I found that changing the angle the fuel goes in by rotating the nozzle makes a difference... Now that I see the grid it occurs to me that what this may be doing is simply changing the angle that the fuel passes through the grid so it flows smoother.
03-09-2015, 03:57 PM
#145
If the anti-siphon grid is in place, changing the filler neck is not going to solve the fueling problem..
I found that changing the angle the fuel goes in by rotating the nozzle makes a difference... Now that I see the grid it occurs to me that what this may be doing is simply changing the angle that the fuel passes through the grid so it flows smoother.
I found that changing the angle the fuel goes in by rotating the nozzle makes a difference... Now that I see the grid it occurs to me that what this may be doing is simply changing the angle that the fuel passes through the grid so it flows smoother.
03-09-2015, 03:57 PM
#146
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Mine (114460) is on the list. Checked dealer and he didn't have the part, but ordered it and mine goes in this Wednesday, 11th. Service director told me that it could take up to 11 hours to fix. Some can be fixed in as little as an hour, but under certain conditions they have to pull the fuel tank and that takes up to 11 hours. Yikes!!!!
I sure hope they don't have to do anything this major to mine. At least they have assured me that only certified vette techs touch the vetttes in service. Still scares me. Will report back on Thursday.
I sure hope they don't have to do anything this major to mine. At least they have assured me that only certified vette techs touch the vetttes in service. Still scares me. Will report back on Thursday.
03-09-2015, 04:07 PM
#147
Le Mans Master
If the anti-siphon grid is in place, changing the filler neck is not going to solve the fueling problem..
I found that changing the angle the fuel goes in by rotating the nozzle makes a difference... Now that I see the grid it occurs to me that what this may be doing is simply changing the angle that the fuel passes through the grid so it flows smoother.
I found that changing the angle the fuel goes in by rotating the nozzle makes a difference... Now that I see the grid it occurs to me that what this may be doing is simply changing the angle that the fuel passes through the grid so it flows smoother.
Whatever the dealer found while looking at it, they have to order parts to fix it.
03-09-2015, 09:26 PM
#148
Race Director
I'll be taking another vehicle I own to my dealer this Saturday. I plan on chatting about my Vette and the grid situation. Roads are absolute crap in my part of the world so my car stays put for a while longer. I need to sched a state inspection for sometime in April and want to take care of the filler pipe at the same time. At this point the grid is still where it should be.
BTW, I have always had to rotate a fuel fill nozzle 90 degrees CCW to get an easy fill (no shut-offs). But this was also true on my C6 that I owned for 4 years.
BTW, I have always had to rotate a fuel fill nozzle 90 degrees CCW to get an easy fill (no shut-offs). But this was also true on my C6 that I owned for 4 years.
03-09-2015, 11:07 PM
#149
Drifting
Mine is vin 15xxx and you should be able to see it on the monthly ONSTAR report that's where I found mine !!! I'm having mine taken care of later this month along with my next lube oil filter,etc !!! Wayne
03-09-2015, 11:54 PM
#150
Drifting
One issue GM cannot seem to fix... My father's 1999 C5, my 2009 C6, and my 2014 C7 all have issues with fueling. Turning the nozzle upside down always works.
03-10-2015, 08:01 AM
#151
Burning Brakes
The only way I can get fuel into my tank is if it is 1/4 full or less. That is total bull **** for any car! This is my 6th Corvette and the first one with a fueling issue! I should have kept my 08.
03-10-2015, 10:15 AM
#154
Instructor
My Z51 coupe VIN 22486 is on list. I've never had a fill problem and hate to fix what has not been a problem.
03-10-2015, 10:30 AM
#155
Fortunately, my grid's still in place right now. I don't have any problems fueling, so I'm not sure that correlation has any merit, either.
03-10-2015, 02:00 PM
#156
Race Director
Mine is a base convertible, on the list. My grid is also in place.
03-11-2015, 02:44 PM
#157
Drifting
Does anyone have the recall repair documentation?
I took my car to the local dealer yesterday and picked it up after hours so I didn't get a chance to talk to the service manager. The service invoice shows this: "CHECKED FUEL FILLER TUBE (NO REPAIR NECESSARY)"
Should I expect that no work is needed if the anti-siphon grid is in place? I know my dealer ordered parts last week and we setup an appointment for the work to be done, but it looks like no replacement was needed per the service invoice.
I took my car to the local dealer yesterday and picked it up after hours so I didn't get a chance to talk to the service manager. The service invoice shows this: "CHECKED FUEL FILLER TUBE (NO REPAIR NECESSARY)"
Should I expect that no work is needed if the anti-siphon grid is in place? I know my dealer ordered parts last week and we setup an appointment for the work to be done, but it looks like no replacement was needed per the service invoice.
03-11-2015, 06:00 PM
#158
Race Director
My dealer called me. Mine's on the recall list. 
03-11-2015, 10:08 PM
#159
Le Mans Master
Does anyone have the recall repair documentation?
I took my car to the local dealer yesterday and picked it up after hours so I didn't get a chance to talk to the service manager. The service invoice shows this: "CHECKED FUEL FILLER TUBE (NO REPAIR NECESSARY)"
Should I expect that no work is needed if the anti-siphon grid is in place? I know my dealer ordered parts last week and we setup an appointment for the work to be done, but it looks like no replacement was needed per the service invoice.
I took my car to the local dealer yesterday and picked it up after hours so I didn't get a chance to talk to the service manager. The service invoice shows this: "CHECKED FUEL FILLER TUBE (NO REPAIR NECESSARY)"
Should I expect that no work is needed if the anti-siphon grid is in place? I know my dealer ordered parts last week and we setup an appointment for the work to be done, but it looks like no replacement was needed per the service invoice.
Here is the recall instructions....recall14689a.pdf
And I also posted them here https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-bulletin.html
03-14-2015, 08:04 AM
#160
Burning Brakes
Got my 2014 C7 back from the dealers yesterday. The grid was in place but barely. GM allowed 1.5 hrs to do the job it took him almost 4 hrs being very careful not to let the grid slip out and into the tank. For the first time since I bought the car I was able to fill the tank without the pump constantly clicking off on me. When it get down to 3/4 I will try to fill it again. Most of my problems were when the tank got past 1/2 full. Now I have to keep an eye out for any gas leaks. Sorry but I don't trust most dealer mechanics to double check everything.
Last edited by JRYELLOWCORVETTE; 03-14-2015 at 08:28 AM.