Fueling problem
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Fueling problem
Yesterday, I needed to refuel my new Stingray for the first time. It was a real problem because the nozzle would hardly let any fuel flow before shutting off. Even with it set in the lowest flow setting, it repeatedly shut off over and over. I tried multiple things, such as pushing the nozzle in farther, twisting it 90 degrees left and right, etc. Nothing improved the operation of it. I hope the problem was the dispenser system rather than a problem within my car, but I will not have a chance to try it again until I burn off a few gallons.
Anyone here have any experience with this or any ideas?
Anyone here have any experience with this or any ideas?
Burning Brakes
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From: Western Mass
Yesterday, I needed to refuel my new Stingray for the first time. It was a real problem because the nozzle would hardly let any fuel flow before shutting off. Even with it set in the lowest flow setting, it repeatedly shut off over and over. I tried multiple things, such as pushing the nozzle in farther, twisting it 90 degrees left and right, etc. Nothing improved the operation of it. I hope the problem was the dispenser system rather than a problem within my car, but I will not have a chance to try it again until I burn off a few gallons.
Anyone here have any experience with this or any ideas?
Anyone here have any experience with this or any ideas?
Racer
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From: Long Island New York
Look at the fueling diagram posted on the inside of the fuel door. It will show you the best way to get fuel to flow. Make sure you push the nozzle all the way in and let in hang down. I put a small microfiber towel under the nozzle so it doesnt touch the paint.
Look at page 240 in owners manual
Look at page 240 in owners manual
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '15, '16-'17-'18-'19
I used to get the same thing at Costco and my last C7 did the same thing as well. The attendant mentioned that this was only happening with Corvettes.
I think the issue must have been addressed because that is no longer an issue there.
You have one of two options:
Use a different gas station and see if that makes a difference.
Some owners, including myself have had luck inserting the nozzle upside down into the neck before dispensing. Try that.
I think the issue must have been addressed because that is no longer an issue there.
You have one of two options:
Use a different gas station and see if that makes a difference.
Some owners, including myself have had luck inserting the nozzle upside down into the neck before dispensing. Try that.
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From: Garden Valley CA
Happens to me periodically. I live in an area with vapor recovery nozzles and they can be sensitive. I just play around with position until I find a sweet spot. I chuckle when people say you should stop fueling after the first click. I'd have to refuel again in less than a mile if I did that at some stations.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
Had the same issue with my C7s. It's related to the:
- Two tanks, one on either side of the car
- The crossover tube filling the passenger side tank
- The specific pump nozzle auto shut off mechanism or adjustment.
- Start with the pump nozzle turned 90 degrees CCW.
- Always hold the pump lever and can use full flow, fills quickly
- I have always had it trip off when full
- See some turn nozzle upside-down and leave the nozzle set to flow, perhaps slow. PIA for those behind and some nozzles will occasionally not shut off if upside-down. PIA to clean gas spill
- Never leave the pump with gas flowing
Last edited by JerryU; Oct 6, 2025 at 09:46 AM.
Racer
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From: Church Hill, TN
Nothing wrong with your car, it's the fuel pump. I've had that happen and pulling up to the next pump at the same gas station it worked fine. There must be a sensitivity setting or mechanism that just does not work on some pumps.
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Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '09
No real issues with pumps shutting off but some stations are better than others .....the handle being so close to the paint makes me wonder if the designers are having a laugh kinda like when they designed the rear and laughed thinking about us cleaning /drying it
Melting Slicks
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From: Appleton WI
Make sure you're not reading the fuel gage incorrectly. We had another member who received a new to them C8 and the tanks were already full. If that is not the case, try fully inserting the nozzle, start pumping slowly and then gradually get to full fill rate where you can lock the trigger.
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For those who said that the problem was the dispenser, you were correct. Today I stopped at another station, made sure I had the nozzle in place like the diagram in the fuel door, and set the flow to the highest rate. It filled the tank without any shutoff until the tank was full.
Melting Slicks
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Most of the stations I use are really slow. I have to hold the lever at about half or it will click off. I can't get it to latch for hands free.
It takes a long time to fill up. Once in a while, I find one that has a good flow. But that is rare.
It takes a long time to fill up. Once in a while, I find one that has a good flow. But that is rare.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
My E-Ray is better with most pump nozzles. If
I get one trip it’s back to turning 90 degrees CCW
Last edited by JerryU; Oct 20, 2025 at 06:49 AM.
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From: About an hour north west of Albany, NY
On a somewhat side note, a quick google search says NY is the only state with a law making the use of gas pump handle clips for hands free fueling illegal. So it's always a hands on manual fill for me. Just have to go real slow sometimes, especially at the begining if it's really low on fuel. Usually gets better the more gas you get in it. My Silverado is the same way.
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I have the same problem with my C7, BUT only at some pumps. I'm sure you've already been supplied with the varied "adjustments" that sometimes work with some pumps. Try of different pumps and stations. 
