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Fuel smell coming from the left side of the vehicle. Only happens when fueled above 3/4 of a tank. Chevrolet dealer was concerned about the problem during an oil change and tried to get GM to correct the issue but they would not citing that the vehicle passed all fuel pressure an leak tests. The vehicle is dangerous to park in a garage or closed area due to the very good chance of ignition from strong fumes. Just as disturbing is the fact that the exhaust system is by the source of the leak and could ignite at any time while driving. Many other customers have complained of this issue without a resolution from the manufacturer or if GM has agreed to replace the defective part (fuel pump) they do so with the same type that has already failed. Eventually one of these cars is going to explode or catch fire an I guess that only then will the manufacturer and the government do something about it. I have attached the service report where the dealership acknowledged the smell and the notice from Chevrolet. Something needs to be done about this before there are injuries or deaths because of this.
Received recall notice for leak path in left hand fuel pump module flange. When I took it into the dealership, after smelling gas during fill ups, they said my problem was a leak in the fuel tank and the right hand side transfer module was leaking not the left side. Had to pay for repairs due to the right side versus the left side when they are both made from the same materials. Contacted GM and they would not honor this. The right side fuel take needs to be recalled as well this is a design issue and a safety issue for health and parking next to a gas water heater.
Recall received for left side gas leak but my car has right side gas tank leak this is going to cost $3K to fix a gas leak is a gas leak and very dangerous.
The car reeks of fuel, particularly noticeable after parking in the garage overnight, and after filling it with gas. It can also be smelled inside the cabin while driving. The smell is emanating from the drivers side tank area. It's been widely reported this is caused by inferior plastic used in a nipple at the top of the fuel pump. The plastic cracks and allows fuel to be sprayed all over the top of the tank and on the exhaust system. Since my car has an automatic transmission, the driveline has to be removed to access the fuel pump. The cost of repair will be in the $2500 to $3000 range, just to replace the pump with a new one that will eventually fail again since GM hasn't done anything to fix the problem. GM should step up and recall these cars before somebody's house burns down or somebody is killed. The fuel pump and bladder/gas tank were replace in 2013. It is happening again August 2016.
- Chandler, AZ, USA
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The car reeks of fuel, particularly noticeable after parking in the garage overnight, and after filling it with gas. It can also be smelled inside the cabin while driving. The smell is emanating from the drivers side tank area. It's been widely reported this is caused by inferior plastic used in a nipple at the top of the fuel pump. The plastic cracks and allows fuel to be sprayed all over the top of the tank and on the exhaust system. Since my car has an automatic transmission, the driveline has to be removed to access the fuel pump. The cost of repair will be in the $2500 to $3000 range, just to replace the pump with a new one that will eventually fail again since GM hasn't done anything to fix the problem. GM should step up and recall these cars before somebody's house burns down or somebody is killed.
When I park my 2008 Corvette in my garage there is a strong gas smell without evidence of a gas leak underneath my car. According to Corvette forum theres and issue with fuel leaking out the tops of the fuel tank and dripping onto the exhaust posing a fuel hazard. Is there a factory recall for this issue?
My 2008 Corvette started smelling of fuel whenever I filled it up. It gradually got worse over the years. The garage would reek. I took it to the dealership and they said the driver's side gas tank is leaking and it would cost me about $3,000 to have it changed out. My vette only has 52,000 miles on it. I was not ready to spend that amount so I brought it home. Now it has gotten so bad with the gasoline smell that I am afraid to drive it. I also am afraid to park it in our garage that has a gas water heater in it. This is a huge defect and these cars should be recalled as this is a true threat to safety. I am ready to hire an attorney for a class action lawsuit before someone's home burns down or dies. I have seen numerous online complaints just like mine about their 2008 vette. I would think GM is fully aware of this issue. Therefore if they do not act there could be blood on their hands. I love my Corvette but driving it is not worth my life. I have documentation from the dealership to share.
When I fill the Corvette with gas and park in the garage the gas fumes are extremely strong, I do not overfill, this will also happen above a half full tank. My concern is for the safety of my family. With all the issues GM has had with other failures to recall a vehicle to correct a obvious problem, the ignition switch for one and gms commitment to the consumers safety as being their main concern this should be a automatic recall to fix the problem before someone has to bury a loved one. But it seems this is the protocol for the big automakers and the NHTSA before anything is done, let's for once recall a known issue before this happens.
The vehicle emits a strong odor of gasoline when it is parked in my garage. Regardless of fuel level the smell of gasoline is present, but the odor is more substantial when the vehicle has been filled full fuel. The odor is so overwhelming that I can no longer park my car indoors for fear of the gas fumes may be ignited by a spark.
Fuel pump leaking gas. The dealership has had the vehicle for over a month and cannot find a pump. This was such a bad leak that the garage and house smells of fuel. I was afraid of a fire. Why is it that GM can get away with this? I own a very expensive brick that could be the source of a fire but I cannot find the part for the dealership to fix it. GM should be forced to do the right thing and produce the parts for a recall.
Gasoline/fuel odor with full to half full fuel tank. Odor in interior and around exterior of vehicle. Research via internet indicates problem is widespread.
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- Vienna, VA, USA