The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes outside the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- King, NC, USA

On November 19, 2015, I received a letter from Chevrolet, P.O. Box 909989, milwaukee, wi 53209-9989, dated November 2015, notifying me, "this letter is intended to make you aware that some 2004 model year Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles may contain a fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) that could fracture." I immediately called the 1-800-222-1020 phone number included in the letter and the gentlemen I spoke with called my nearest Chevrolet dealer, nimnicht Chevrolet, jacksonville, Florida, and asked them to call me to set up an appointment to have the situation investigated. They did not call me and the following day, the representative from Chevrolet called back to confirm that I had an appointment with nimnicht and I informed him they had not called. He immediately called them back and got an appointment set up for me, which was not until the following Wednesday, November 26, at 8:00 a.M. I took my vehicle in, which has all of the symptoms listed, I.e. gasoline smell, ses light on solid for a while, then begins blinking, and will go back to solid, terrible gas mileage and when sitting still with engine running, engine acts as if it wants to shut off. Within ten minutes of my arriving at the dealership, I was informed there was nothing they could do since my mileage was over 150,000. The date I received the letter, the mileage was 151,872 and by the time I got an appointment, it was 152,000 plus. After letting me sit in their waiting room, and my asking them to please call Chevrolet to see if some type of exception could be made, the lady came back and offered me a "real deal" of $903 to repair it. She told me they were not allowed to call Chevrolet on a customer's behalf. My complaint is that, if the letter were mailed to me on November 1, the vehicle would have been less than 150,000 miles. I feel they should have to repair it. It is dangerous to drive.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Junction City, KS, USA

The metallic fuel pump lines located on top of the fuel pump corroded through, leaking gas onto the ground whenever the engine was on. This vehicle has 155,000 miles on it and is now 11 years old. To qualify for the recall that was issued, the car had to be less than 10 years old or and have less than 125,000 miles. The recall period for this vehicle should be extended to include older vehicles.

- Alto, MI, USA

Smelled gas and noticed puddle under vehicle when parked. Checked online and found this seems to be a common problem for this vehicle and was worried because this seems to be a safety issue. Contacted Chevrolet about it and was told to take to dealer to have inspected for any damage to vehicle. I was charged $49.73 to be told that I had a fuel leak and to repair it I would be charged $1897 even though Chevrolet has issued a service bulletin #05012 for this very issue and that it can be repaired for no charge but they would only cover for 10 yrs. Or 120,000 miles. But since I am a little over on both items they will cover nothing and want me to pay the entire amount to which I feel this is very unfair as this is a common issue with this vehicle and miles should not be an issue for a defective part and since this is a safety issue.

- Poynette, WI, USA

I started smelling gas fumes inside of vehicle. I thought it was just sensor or gas cap letting fumes out. I took my vehicle in to get repaired and was told there was a crack in neck on fuel tank and leaking fuel. The cost of replacing the fuel tank was $1390. I also looked up to see if there had been others that had the same problem and they were with most all vehicles under a 100,000 miles. I called GM and was told there was never a recall issued on this. I think their should have been a recall since this was a serious safety hazard.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

Smell gas from interior A/C vents and outside of vehicle on drivers side.

- Ocala, FL, USA

My vehicle is sending gas fumes in thru the vent system. I have read online that this has happened to several 2004 Trailblazers. The outcome is faulty fuel tank modular reservoir assembly or hole in tank. As of now there is no recall. I will be bringing the vehicle into my dealership soon to get the problem fixed however, I feel if this has happened to several other vehicles it should be part of a national recall. I searched online under Chevy Trailblazer 2004 fuel smell thru vent. I hope that something will be addressed on this before someone gets killed either by fumes or possible explosion. The affected parts is not correct however I had to select something to get this to process.

- Lacombe, LA, USA

Significant, significant gas oder by driver's rear wheel. Can smell some gas while inside vehicle but most notable when outside of vehicle near driver's rear wheel.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

Fuel tank crack the check engine light came on with a vapor leak error and I smelled a slight gas vapor. I took it to my mechanic and he could not identify the source of the vapor leak. After a couple of months, the gas smell became more noticeable and I took it back to my mechanic. A smoke test revealed that the fuel tank is cracked where the fuel tank filler hose is connected to the tank. Although other Chevy are covered under recall for this problem, the 2004 Trailblazer is not. The tank alone is $790 to replace not including labor of about $150 at my mechanic. I have read many other complaints about this issue for this car and believe that there should be a recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Atlanta, GA, USA

While driving fuel level gauge jumps up and down from empty to full. It stays at what ever level it wants to. You cannot be certain how much fuel is in gas tank at any certain time!

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

I smelled gas and took it to my location tire shop. They found the filler to the gas tank has a crack. They said that the gas tank would have to replaced. I did a internet search on this problem and many others have had the same problem.

- Superior, CA, USA

Headlights, rear lights and brakelights bulbs have been replaced several dozen times. They burn up so need replacing. Have replaced full boards in rear lights as well, after several days all go out again and will replace again. I have brought it to the dealership in the past and they have said that certain VIN numbers with same problem have been recalled for this but mine hasn't been recalled yet. Strong smell of gas has started over the past couple months. I am assuming as stated in several other reports it is due to the fuel line having some sort of crack.

- Midlothian , VA, USA

After completely filling the gas tank, fuel began heavily pouring out from underneath the vehicle. It appears that there is a leak where the fuel hose (not sure of the exact part names) meets the fuel tank. It seems that this is a manufacturers defect as other complaints pertaining to this issue are very numerous.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

I feel that I'm being treated unfairly, because of a system created by GM, to determine which model Trailblazer vehicles are are selected for recall repair with safety related problems. Even if the problem is the same, in my case. Ie: a faulty fuel tank, that leaks fuel. Today I had my tank tested by a Chevy dealer, who told me I had a cracked tank, where the fuel tank filler-neck connects to the tank. He said it was not covered under the recall, because my model was not a Trailblazer ext. My model is Trailblazer ls. But it has the same unsafe leak, from the same location, as the ext model. My mileage, and year fit the recall, and so does the problem. So! why not the fix" the dealer told me it would cost me $1700 to repair. Why do I have to pay for the same unsafe problem, that others are not" I can show you photos of 3 different Trailblazer models with the same problem. And you could not pick out which one was mine. So why are they only fixing one model..also I'm starting to get a check engine light popping on and off. This could possibly be connected to the fuel tank leak. So now, when I go to emissions testing I'm going to fail. Making me responsible to pay for repairs, that are clearly a defective fuel delivery system.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

After purchasing this vehicle it was hidden to me that the gas gauge was not working properly. When I brought this to the attention they told me it was too late. I since joined a forum for my truck and found out that there was issues with this type in the past years.

- Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

I have a fuel tank leak on my 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer lt, at 112500 miles. After reading reading similar stories online, I have discovered that there was a known issue and a "service bulletin" was put out, but no formal recall. There were only certain VIN numbers that were eligible, but the same parts were used regardless of the VIN. My local Chevy dealer advised that since the vehicle is no longer under warranty, the cost for repair would be $1000-1200. I called Chevrolet customer service, who advised about the bulletin and the fact that I was not eligible. There has to be something that can be done, and it is obvious that defective components were used in the assembly of these vehicles. Chevrolet is willing to step up and help some owners of these vehicles, but not all. Something needs to be done as it relates to this.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

TL- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel level indicator provided an inaccurate reading of empty. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they advised him that the fuel service sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000. Kmj

- Harper, CT, USA

My 2004 Trailblazer suddenly omits a terrible gasoline smell when I start the engine and when I shut the engine off. I had a mechanic look at the vehicle and was told that there is a leak at the gas tank (by a seal) which can only be fixed by replacing the entire gas tank for approx $ 800-$900 for the tank only, not Inc labor. I have purchased my vehicle new in 2004 and it was never in an accident, I am the only driver. I am very concerned about the safety factor, is this a fire hazard" being on a fixed income I am unable to shell out money for a new gas tank at this time. Was there a recall concerning this matter"

- Mesquite, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel sender and pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Stormville, NY, USA