1998 Chevrolet Corvette fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*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…”
filed May 29, 2009
“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…”
filed Sep 12, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Corvette | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 Corvette | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 Corvette | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Corvette | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 Corvette | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Corvette | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 Corvette | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 Corvette | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Corvette | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Corvette | 95 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.