Tank Assembly problems of the 1996 Buick Regal

Two problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2001

Whenever the fuel tank is filled, it would leak. Leakage is occurring along the seam of fuel tank due to corrosion. Once filled & driving away, fuel vapors can be smelled inside the vehicle.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1997

Twice when vehicle was parked facing downhill the vehicle could not be started the following morining, when the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full.


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