Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox - part 1

Fuel pump fuel leak, visible leak (spraying) onto top of tank when pump is pressurized.

The car began to smell of gas after running and started to cut out. Took it to a mechanic and they report a crack in the fuel pump.

Our 2007 chevy Equinox fuel pump return started leaking fuel on the top of the fuel pump causing fuel to leak on the ground and releases strong gas fumes while parked in our garage. This vehicle is under current safety recall in other states but not in indiana. Why are only some states under recall but not indiana?.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seal around the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,500.

Fuel leaking from the return port on the fuel pump.

I bought a used 2007equinox last year (may 2015) I kept smelling gas and it was getting worse, didn't know about the recall, took it to my mechanic which cost me $965. 00 to replace. If this vehicle went through the recall and a fuel pump was replaced, should it have been leaking again after 4 years. It would hesitate on starting and driving and parking the gas fumes were so bad, I knew I had a leak somewhere, it was leaking in motion and when stationary, when I would park it and walk about the park, the gas fumes were the worst there, still could smell the gas in my car and outside by the drivers side and passenger side doors.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor around the fuel tank. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 120,126.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that strong fuel fumes emitted around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximately failure mileage was 25,000. Aw.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was experiencing the failure in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Notice odor of gas coming from right rear of car and seen a puddle of gas in lane . Mechanic state either fuel pump or gasket failure called gm they state there's is a extended coverages if dealer state the it's a failure of the supply return port have to pay out of my pocket because they used defective parts.

I noticed a strong smell of fuel coming from my vehicle, I took it to a mechanic who diagnosed it as a problem with my fuel pump. I looked online because I had heard of a recall associated with cars catching on fire due to a fuel pump defect and I believe my vehicle is affected by this same defect. I'm in urgent need of this being repaired but I'm being told that the problem with the fuel pump will not be covered given the recall is regional to specific states. I am disputing this as I don't understand why my vehicle can't be covered if it is experiencing the same defect that was identified in those states.

In the morning of may 1, 2014, I went to the parking lot to get the Equinox to buy some groceries. When I was opening the door, I smelled gasoline. So I looked under the Equinox and saw a big wet spot under the fuel tank. I immediately brought the Equinox to an auto repair shop. It was found out that the fuel pump was leaking. So I bought a new fuel pump and the repair was finished on may 3, 2014. I would like to mention that on June 18, 2013, I brought the Equinox to the charles clark Chevrolet for inspection after I received a recall letter from general motors for the fuel pump that would like. After the inspection of the fuel tank and fuel pump, the dealer declared no leaks and found all within specs. I was misled because the fuel pump leaked. Being recalled, the dealer should have changed the fuel pump leaking or not and I would not have spent for the repair. I immediately filed reimbursement from the dealer and I was told that my claim was forwarded to general motors. Until now (8/22/14) I have not received any refund.

I have a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and started noticing a fuel smell coming from the rear of it as it gets worse after driving. I had a cobalt that had the recall on the fuel pump for the same issue so I looked into it and called a few local dealers and found out there is a recall on the Equinoxes for it as we'll but it is only in certain areas and mine does not fall into the category. I have also researched and found out a lot of other people are having the same issue but the recall is not being extended and it should be so now to make sure it doesn't catch on fire I am having to fix the problem myself and it is not cheap to do.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that fuel was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel connection to the fuel pump was broken. As a result, the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 81,000.

Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the vehicle when parked. Had to move it out of garage as smell was extremely strong and spread throughout my two story home. I took car in to independent garage repair for service one mile from my home immediately on 09/27/2013 at 06:00 p. M. Closest dealership is nine miles from my home. Found that the plastic part of the fuel pump module was cracked and cost $545. 23 for a new fuel pump module and $350. 00 labor. Total cost including supply fees and tax, $942. 06. Found out there is a recall for this very same issue. I will be calling gm for reimbursement and can already envision their refusal as they claim they must inspect vehicle and do the repair. I live in texas and am the original purchaser of this vehicle in texas.

Several heat waves in CT causing crack in fuel pump module. Not on recall list per gm however should be for any safety issue such as this. Smelled strong gas odor after driving home from work. Towed to dealer following morning -- afraid to drive, only to be told that the fuel pump module needed replacing. Definitely a gas leak. Not covered by recall like other states. Huge cost to fix.

About 2 weeks ago I started smelling gas around and in my vehicle. After researching the data base I see that is not uncommon and I am very concerned as to why this is not being recalled. How many complaints need to be made? are they waiting for someone to be injured because their vehicle caught on fire due to this? this is a safety issue for sure. I did take my vehicle to the dealership and it is the fuel pump. Unfortunately I do not live in the states that the recall was issued for. I have had several issues with this vehicle and every one of them is a known common issue and none have been sent for recall. This is going to cost me more than I can afford to get it fixed. This should be a recall in all states not just a few!.

The fuel pump module was leaking fuel, as discovered by my mechanic. The pump had to be changed at great expense. Why has this problem not been addressed across the board for Equinox, instead of selective state registered as mentioned in the gm recall ? I could have had a potential fire had I not detected fuel fumes when I did. Thank you,.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for diagnostic. The contact inspected the vehicle and found a leak, corrosion on the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the repair if contact performed a diagnostic at dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump module may crack), however the manufacturer stated the VIN was not included. The failure and current mileage was 27,667. Yn.

Fuel pump leak - again - still no florida recall - even though other states have recalled for same leak!.

I began smelling fumes coming from the rear of the vehicle. It go so bad, I had to stop parking my car in my garage. I took the vehicle to the local chevy dealer, dale earnhardt Chevrolet on tennessee street in tallahassee, florida, and they confirmed that the fuel pump was on the recall. However, I was told that the 2007 chevy Equinox is listed under phase 2 of the recall and they are only dealing with the phase 1 vehicles. In addition, gm has not come up with the new fuel pumps to replace the bad ones. Thus, if I want it fixed, I would have to go to the napa store and purchase a fuel pump (I believe this would be a non-gm part) and then have then install it at a cost of over $1,100. 00 to me. I then contacted the home office for gm and the "district specialist", rod, told me that the engineers have determined that despite the nationwide recall, that the fuel pump will not be repaired or replaced. I advise dhim of all the on line documentation regarding the recall and he told me they don't read those or acknowledge those so I am out of luck. I asked for the phone number to the home office and he said no one knows it and that I could just contact them via their p. O. Box.

The check engine light came on. . . . There is gas fumes and leakage from the fuel pump.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the mechanic noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and the current mileage was 48,000.

Fuel pump is broken from manufacture issue, causing a safety issue, chevy has recalled in certain states however not nationwide. . . . . Needs to be a national recall.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the return fuel pump line. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Pm.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Kmj.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 mph she began to smell gas. The vehicle was taken to her home and several minutes later the smell got stronger and it was noticeable even outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed that a fuel line was cracked. After an online search she found the recall for NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 ( fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified but stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 116,000. Dt.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that when walking toward the vehicle or sitting inside you could smell the odor of gasoline. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where they advised that the owner that the fuel tank was leaking due to a defective fuel sending unit. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was approximately 66,729. The current mileage was unknown. Kmj.

2007 Chevrolet Equinox registered in az, CA, nv are affected by recall because they may leak gas from fuel pump module. I own the same make, model, and year vehicle with a leaking fuel pump assembly but because my vehicle was not registered in one of the three states its not affected. I find it hard to believe its a coincidence my vehicle has the same problem. I'd like someone to evaluate if this problem exists in all Equinox vehicles.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 71,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while parked, she smelled gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted inside and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed the plastic supply return port cracked on the fuel pump causing a leak. The contact was informed about recall NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance as he lived in north carolina which was deemed by the manufacturer as a state that did not have a hot climate. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.

As documented in the following formal - current notices, 2007 Equinox has a serious fuel leak problem from the fuel pump, which, as gm notes, may cause a fire if ignition source is present. // gm - chevy - recall id# 93254 // // gm - chevy - service bulletin # 12190 // // NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 // the problem is, they are not covering all vehicles. My 2007 chevy Equinox is leaking fuel from the fuel pump - but gm/chevy is not replacing, as my VIN is not covered. This is obviously a very serious problem that we're requesting be further investigated before a serious injuries occur. Thank you for looking into this immediately.

Plastic part on fuel pump module cracked causing fuel leak.