Leaky fuel supply systems plague Corvette C7 Stingray, C7 Grand Sport and C7 Z06 just like they did Corvette C5 and C6

As the old saying says, THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME is a prevalent them to the newest generation of +General Motors Chevrolet Corvette, thus, it should not come as a big surprise that the variety of problems plaguing two previous generations of Corvette came back with a vengeance to haunt buyers of the newest generation of the Plastic Fantastic.

Ironically enough, even though the convoluted design of the overly complex and counterproductive fuel supply system further reaffirms the contention that unless there is a good effort behind a design, things should be kept as simple as possible, it is mainly the use of plastic that causes the majority of fuel leaks that appear frequently and are permanently associated with the last three generations of Corvette.

Specifically, inferior materials used in dual plastic fuel tanks, all sorts of  plastic fittings and of course, the fuel pump assemblies belie the fuel leak problems.  Add shoddy and inconsistent supplier build quality to quickly disintegrating plastic material and there is a strong potential for life threatening situation, should the owner of the car somehow miss or even worse, ignore the symptoms of gasoline leak or gasoline vapors surrounding the car.

Three main problem areas: fuel filler pipe, fuel pump and of course, the ever popular crossover pipe assembly which even though looks like it is made of metal, consists of more plastic junk merely surrounded by a metal disguise.

At this time, the most popular problem appears to be related to the tank to crossover pipe connection that may be defective right from the get go, courtesy of shoddy suppliers (are they in China?) but... given some time, the trivial problems like filler pipe connection breaking off, fuel pump housing crumbling, vent lines breaking off, it all should be there, simply, because the design and choice of suppliers and materials has not changed at all.  This situation is particularly ironic, given the fact +Tadge Juechter spent a lot of time convincing the buying public how much improvement the newest generation of Corvette supposedly is... Now, if only he and GM actually delivered on these claims.

More regarding the truly idiotic design of fuel storage and supply system should be available for the reading pleasure of those who want to know shall be published shortly...