Tank Assembly problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2000 Cavalier.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2000

The gas cylinder is being corroded by the sulfur in the gasoline, the gas gauge will read that there is gas and then the vehicle will just stop without any warning.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2000

Defective fuel tank was leaking which may cause a fire if there is a source of ignition. Dealer said that he shouldnt fill up the tank. Dealer is replacing the fuel tank. Please provide further information.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/08/1999

While driving a rental vehicle fuel tank, made of plastic, was punctured, causing fuel to leak out. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Garage was filled with gas fumes. Fuel tank was punctured by road debris and replaced.


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