Fuel Injection Rail Problems of Cadillac Deville

The contact owns a 1996 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. On a separate occasion, the odor was present when the engine was started after several attempts. There were no warnings prior to the failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail contributed to fuel leakage in the engine. The original part was discontinued and the replacement component would cost $400. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery;hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN and mileages were unknown.

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: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on a dry highway, there was a very strong gasoline smell detected from inside and outside the vehicle. The occupants in the vehicle became sick and light headed. The dealership refused to let the contact continue driving the vehicle due to the fuel leakage. The undercarriage was saturated with gasoline. The dealership determined the fuel rail needed to be replaced. Updated 09/20/06.

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: the contact stated there was a strong odor of gasoline present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined there was a leak from the fuel rail which was leaking onto the motor. The dealer replaced the fuel rails. There is a NHTSA recall, #04v110000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/4/2006 -.

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: the consumer stated while having the fuel injector repaired, the independent repair shop personnel said the fuel rail would need to be removed in order to repair the fuel injector. Due to the fuel rail being made of plastic, there was a chance the fuel rail would break and have to be replaced. The dealership informed the serviceman the fuel rail was now being made of metal because the plastic was too weak.

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(1) noticed smell of gasoline under hood, saw standing gas on engine; (2) fuel rail cracked, resulted in large gas leak onto engine block; (3) fuel rail replaced, old part not available.

Defective fuel system in 1997 Cadillac Deville. Requesting a defect investigation. About an hour after recall repairs were made tot he vehicle fuel rail the consumer smell gas fumes. The consumer checked the vehicle and saw a leak coming from the fuel regulator. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and they replaced the o-ring. The vehicle was driven back tot he consumer's home where he again noticed a fuel smell. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the regulator assembly and charged the consumer for the repair. The consumer request reimbursement for the replaced regulator assembly since it was related to recall 04v110000 .

After smelling fuel and calling the manufacturer consumer was told there was a fuel rail recall, but was not notified of it. Consumer called the dealer, and was told it would take 2 months to get the vehicle repaired. After explaining that there was a smell of fuel the consumer was told to bring the vehicle in. Consumer took the vehicle in , and was told to pick it up the next day. Dealer later called consumer stating that the vehicle could not be serviced, and had to keep vehicle for an additional week,on a two hour repair since the service department was backed up.

Consumer received NHTSA a recall letter#04v110000: regarding fuel rail. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer indicated to the consumer that he should wait an additional two weeks.

Consumer checked NHTSA website and found there was recall 04v110000 concerning fuel injection system fuel rail failure. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic informed consumer there was no recall.

The fuel line connection to the fuel pump on the 1996 Cadillac deveille faile spraying fuel on the car and ground creating a fire hazard. This apparently is subject to a recall as gm recall # 04014. We have not received a recall notice nor been informed of the hazard. Vim 1gkd52y7tu300292.

Consumer complained about fuel rail splitting and creating a fuel leak. This caused fuel to spill all over and around the engine, which could have caused a fire. Consumer stated that this problem was repaired, but there was a product safety bulletin on this. He did not know whether or not this was a recall.

Pe 03 050 concerning fuel rail leaks. Consumer smelled fuel odor while driving or idling. Vehicle was being inspected by a repair shop. Manufacturer was notified.

Smelled gasoline strong in cabin and in engine compartment. No visible signs of gas until took off top cover. Found fuel rail leaking and squirting raw gasoline onto hot engine from the plastic fuel line between injectors. Quite fortunate that no fire or explosion occured. Saw recall on this site for fuel rail regarding 97 cad Deville but dealership refused to fix saying not on recall. . . But it is at NHTSA site. This needs to be included in the recall of any other models with this fuel rail system. This is a very dangerous situation with pressurized gasoline being blown right on engine!! we are concerned that others might have this same problem and it could result in an explosion or fire.

Consumer received recall04v110000. However, the vehicle blew up before the recall came about. Consumer contacted the Cadillac manufacturer. She was told that there was nothing they could do.

Fuel rail produced a leak. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire.

Consumer's husband went to start the vehicle and gas shot all over the place. The technician determined that the fuel rail failed which caused the gas to leak.

Due to a defective fuel rail, consumer smelled gas every time she was in the vehicle.

Fuel rail has leaked two times in the past two years. I have had leaks sealed each time and now I have the leak again.

When starting the vehicle a gasoline odor entered the passenger cabin. Also, the vehicle's start time increased. Vehicle was taken to a firestone dealer, who determined that fuel was leaking from the fuel injection rail system.

Was driving, smelled strong gas odor. Fuel rail leaking . Worried about a car fire. So much for being a gm customer all my life they have had several of these complaints and do not recall it.

When starting the vehicle the consumer smelled gas which had come from the engine. The consumer stated the fuel rail leaked and dumped fuel on the engine. The consumer contacted a number of dealers and found many had back-order on the fuel rail. Cadillac was aware of the problem. (94-97's had experienced the same problem).

Fuel was leaking because the fuel injectors ruptured. Dealer notified. The consumer filled the gas tank and reset the computerized gauge to 0 miles per gallon and 0 gallons used, and had driven approximately one mile. The next day after driving two miles to the store, he noticed liquid pouring out from the front of the engine. . The fuel rail assembly line failed.

While driving, the consumer smelled a strong gas odor. Upon inspection, the consumer noticed gas all over the vehicle's underbody. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a ruptured fuel rail.

I smelled gas from vehicle took to deal where they found a small pinhole in the fuel rail assembly. Very hazardous fuel was leaking on to the engine.