2004 Corvette LS1 Car wont start full tank of gas and gauge reads empty

by Mona
(Marion Virginia)

HELP! I filled the car up the gas gauge is reading empty and it wont start..I put about 20 gal of gas in it, and it still reads empty and it still wont start. The fuel line going into engine didnt have gas in it...So now what, dont want a bunch of parts bought that is not needed. The car only has 16,500 miles on it... Its white with red interior mint condition except for this minor setback.. Live in small town not many hot rods around here...I just want my baby to start so I can here it purrrr....please help!!2004 LS1 Motor 6 speed

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