Other Fuel System Tank Assembly Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 1

The vehicle started leaking gas from the tank at the rear after sitting for 20 minutes. This problem has already been recalled on vehicles of this caliber and year, just the all wheel drive version. Not exactly sure how long this has been going on because I typically don't go behind the car. As for the passenger side, the warning light on the mirror stopped working at about 15,000 miles. Very possibly sooner.

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After refueling vehicle, I noticed a strong gas odor that did not go away for several days. I took the vehicle the a chevy dealer who identified the problem as a cracked fuel tank connector, as shown in the attached photo. Apparently gm has recognized the issue and has since redesigned the part, as shown in the second attached photo. This vehicle has under 80k miles, has never been in an accident, nor had any other incident that would have caused the part failure. The failure appears to be a stress crack due to a defective, over-stressed, poorly designed, or poorly assembled part. In short, this part should not have failed. Furthermore, the failure represents a dangerous situation, due to the fuel leak that occurred. The repair was on the order of $1500, because the dealer indicated that both the gas tank and filler neck needed to be replaced. This is a substantial repair for a relatively low-mileage vehicle.

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Had a foul fuel smell, found out gas tank needed to be replaced. Repair facility stated that chevy had the tank in �ready�,no issue to order one. Sounds like some one was ready for this to happen. No assistance from the dealer or Chevrolet. Drivers side from door to rear of car paint is falling off. I can see and feel some sort of �bubbles� under the paint. Looks like no recall.

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There is a fuel link that appears to be coming from where the fuel tank the leak was found when I park the car and let it site for a few hours. A strong fuel smell and a wet spot on the pavement under the fuel tank. I have smelled the gasoline previously but didn't notic the leak until I had something to unload from my trunk.

I turned on my car and the engine light was on took it to the deal they poked the gas tank flap and reset the light sensor and for now it's off. The radio media screen keep freezing on back up camera.

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Fuel leaking from the top front left side of fuel tank.

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Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the fuel system failed and a strong odor of fuel entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the heavy odor of fuel was poignant near the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that fuel leaked onto the top of the fuel tank after an independent assessment. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

First there was smell in driver side back passenger seat. Then the smell got stronger outside car, right driver wheel well. Took to my mechanic for over 20 years and he verified smell and was able to stick his hand up and feel wet spot on top/ side of gas tank. Both with car in motion and stopped. The 2007 Equinox has a recall for the exact same complaint, gas smell in driver side passenger seat and wheel well. I called Chevrolet and there is a notice but no recall. They are using the same plastic part on the both cars and the part may deteriorate or defective on both years.

Takata recall- I started smelling gasoline a couple of days ago and it seems like gas is leaking above the gas tank on the passenger side. I am concerned because this is a safety issue and my car may catch on fire while I am driving. Need to know if this is a recall. When I first smelled it, I was parked at the store but now I smell it while driving and while it is parked!!.

As many others, I now have a leaking fuel sending unit on our 2007 chevy Equinox. Many people have this same problem and chevy chooses not to address it for us by issuing a recall. When the vehicle is running the fuel system is pressurized which causes fuel to spray out of a faulty joint which is made of plastic that cracks, the fuel then drips down from the tank as it pleases around the exhaust and on to the floor.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of gas emerging from the vehicle. Additionally, there was fuel leaking from vehicle and on the ground. The check engine, stability track, and brake light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer whitneys Chevrolet located at 123 pioneer Ave w, montesano, wa 98563 (360) 249-4431 where informed that there was a hairline crack in the fuel tank and a crack on the fuel module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the issue and opened case number 8-4231355207 but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 114,000. Ap.

I purchased a 2007 chevy Equinox from a private party back in January but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner I could not title the car and start driving it until March. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told I had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage needed to be replaced . In doing my research I found that there was a recall for the fuel leak on the 2007 Equinoxes and that many people have had problems with the sway bar linkage going bad and the service stable track light constantly staying on. I also have the problem stating all wheel drive off flashing on my screen. I found that many people put their VIN numbers in the search window and found theirs not to be part of the recall but I'm wondering why if more than just the previous recalled vehicles are having the same issue wouldn't they want another recall issued for the ones that haven't been repaired. I just took it to a gm dealer today in my hometown and they want over $1,400 to fix just the fuel leakage problem I need to know what gm is going to do about it. I don't have 1400 extra dollars to fix this gas leak and I'm scared to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting on fire.

Gmcacupdate@gm. Com may 25, 2018, 8:42 am to me email id# t1em01cac (do not delete/alter this line) ================================================== dear joey, thank you for calling Chevrolet with regard to your 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. For your reference, your case number from our conversation today is 8-4188760340. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you. Chevrolet customer assistance Chevrolet has done nothing to fix this issue. I have run out of gas because you cannot trust the fuel gauge. It will normally take 10 gallons to fill a tank that holds 15 gallons and it shows empty.

My vehicle should have two recalls; first the airbags. When my passenger is sitting in the seat the check engine light will come on telling me to check my airbag and the airbag light is off. I'm not sure if it will deploy if I get in an accident or if it will on its own one day hurting my passenger. Second, my vehicle smells like gasoline. It smells worse when I fill the tank up and its doesn't start right away. I am driving my vehicle since this is the only vehicle I have. I have seen online were the 2007 Equinox had a recall for the airbag and gas tank. Please help me.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was parked, fuel leaked down from the top of the fuel tank without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 81,040.

I started smelling gas odor when exiting the vehicle , I checked around the vehicle did not see any gas spilling anywhere, checked under the vehicle noticed the fuel tank was wet on the backside , the gas is coming from the top of the fuel tank. . I noticed there was a recall on this model vehicle and checked and said that my vehicle was not under the recall. . . Why? it sounds like the same thing everyone else is having the same thing happen and the recall is fixing the problem. .

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and had an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed that there was a puddle of fuel above the fuel tank and then evaporated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Fuel leak from the tank.

Leaking gas from the tank under rear door passenger side.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact ran over a piece of rubber tire tread that was in the road. The contact continued to drive; however, when the contact was stopped at a red light, there was an odor of fuel in the vehicle. The contact then parked the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The fire department was called and it was discovered that the fuel tank fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Check engine light will not go off. Had engine check, it always smell like gass is leaking. When down to 60. . . 70 miles to empty. When you open the gas tank there is air flowing or gas draining. When the noise stops, then you can pump the gas with out the gas pump stopping. The light and blinkers are constantly having to be replaced.

This car has been a lemon since I got her. She has had so many problems from stereo, brakes, motor and now the gas tanks leaks. We had received a recall letter months ago stating that this was a recall but if you do not smell fuel, then don't worry about it. Well, now we do and I have called gm and was told that their system was down and that they would call us back. They also told us that without the recall letter they couldn't help us. I am looking for the letter but shouldn't they have this on record? that was over a week ago and still no answer. We have contacted the dealership where I bought the car and still no response. What do we have to do to get some answers?.

Went to get gasoline put $40. 00 in tank started up car the engine light came on and the fuel gage showed empty (did not move) went directly to my mechanic he checked it out and stated it was a fuel sensor in the fuel tank. . . . . Cost for this is at least $400. 00 or more to fix my engine light remains on and I have to check my milage right now to make sure I fill up with gas since the gage no longer works I can not afford this to happen this car is a 2009 I take very good care of it and did not expect such an expense so soon!!!!! is there any type of recall on this problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox still paying on this and I am not very happy right now!!! please let me know if there is anything to correct this problem other than taking this out of my pocket thank you.

When gas is added to vehicle gas tank. The engine is hard to start. Appears as if engine is flooded. Will eventually start after several attempts.

I started smelling gas in my vehicle and it did not go away. I couldn't see any place where it was leaking so took it to my mechanic. He said the gas tank is leaking on both sides and it would have to be replaced.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes in the rear inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel tube that goes into the fuel tank had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system; gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 92,000. The current mileage was 96,000. Yn.

The fuel line on the 2012 Equinox (is a flex fuel, don't know if that makes any difference) is plastic and not protected from road hazards. The line runs close to the frame on the driver¿s side from the rear to front of the car. About where the driver side passenger door is, the fuel line has blue plastic connectors fastening the plastic fuel line. This section of fuel line and the blue connector tabs sit lower than the vehicle frame. (there is also another section in from the rear tire that sits a little higher, but still unprotected) . Road hazards such as ice chunks, hard snow, dirt/gravel roads with ruts or high center, dirt clots, rocks, dead animals or anything that is about 7- 8 inches or higher ( or gets knocked up there) will break these plastic connectors or fuel line and gas will pour out of the vehicle. My fuel line broke by hitting a small mound of snow that had frozen overnight, by backing out of my driveway. After quickly noticing the fuel leak I rushed to a local auto shop (less than 4 miles) and lost about a full tank of gas before getting there. None of the local dealers had this part, was without a vehicle for 3 days.

On 7 Feb. 2013 I took my vehicle into my local chevy dealer to have it checked out as there was a constant smell of fuel. I was informed that the fuel tank would need to be dropped to locate the cause of the fuel leak though there was no visible sign of leaking fuel. I was informed that the fuel module that set above the fuel tank had cracked and was causing the smell/leak. I was infomed that to repair the issue it would cost me over $1200. 00 to repair. I contacted gm and was informed that my vehicle was not involved in the current recall that is ongoing in four other states. I inquired as to why and was informed that my vehicle was not registered nor did I reside in one of the states and there was nothing they could do. I informed gm that it should not matter as to were I lived that they should recall all Equinox as this is a safety issue that should be corrected. I was given reference # from gm in case there is a decision to recall the Equinox for this problem. As other complaints have stated it should not matter were the vehicle is registered if there is this type of problem it should be fixed by gm at no cost to the consumer.

There is a harsh smell of fuel coming from somewhere in the fuel tank area. There is no fuel leaks to be found. When starting the vehicle, the starter seems to stay engaged for a few seconds.

Vehicle smelled of gasoline odors underneath becoming worse daily until leakage was obvious by gasoline puddles on ground directly under vehicle. After numerous attempts to find a recall or a solution to my problem I finally received information from local gm dealers that there were no recalls concerning my complaint even though several complaints similar to mine had been made. So, I was left with no other alternative but to attempt to fix the problem myself. After the hoses, clamps, restraints, and tank was removed it was apparent that I could not fix it so I had a mechanic to come out, proceed with removing and replacing the leaking lines and hoses and reassembling the tank back onto the vehicle's undercarriage. Of course this would end up costing me 9 arms and 3 legs but at that time the Chevrolet dealer in tupelo ms. Informed me that there was no recall in effect for my problem but that his staff would be more than happy to check out my problem and fix and replace any broken and or defected parts but they would only do so if and when I delivered my vehicle to their shop, also at my expense. A few months after all this happened and a few months ago, gm sent out a brochure stating that there was indeed a recall regarding my specific problem and that I should take immediate action to get my vehicle to the gm dealer (closest one from pontotoc being tupelo - dealership name withheld) where it would be professionally repaired free of any charges to me. If there indeed is or ever was a recall covering my problem, shouldn't there also be a reinstatement fee associated with it for victims that have been misinformed or who's problem initiated before the actual recall went into effect or is this just another way the auto companies make more money off the same individuals that paid the price to bail them out in the first place? concerned citizen (taxpayer).

Have a 2007 Equinox with fuel leak at top of fuel tank. Dealer says same issue as the ones with the recall notice, yet my vehicle is not on the list. Dealer says $1300 to repair unless I receive recall notice, but it probably would not happen. Dealer also stated have seen several vehicles with same issue and not on recall list. If so many vehicles have same defect, then why are they not all being recalled? does there have to be a fire or explosion or fatality before something general motors does something?.

We start to smell a very heavy odor of gasoline, we stop and looked to find out what was happening but could not find any gasoline leaking on ground, we took it for grant that maybe the gas tank had an over fill, but the problem just kept continuing to get worst, we happen to hear a news report about gas leak problem with 2007 chevy Equinox so we took it to the dealer and they said they did not have any knowledge of a recall and we would have to pay about $1000. 00 to repair problem and try to get money back from general motors( ourisman Chevrolet, in bowie MD. ).

Parked the car in the garage, and came back out a few minutes later and gasoline fumes were overwhelming. Removed it from garage and saw puddle of gasoline near the back gas tank, underneath the car. Before I took it to the dealership the next morning, looked up online to see if anyone else had experienced this problem with this model of car. I found six (6) pages of complaints for the same thing. It was the pressure hose to pump line resulting from a faulty pump. I also noted that the majority of these pump failures happened around the same mileage, which tells me there should be some type of recall on these pumps and pump lines. If I had not gone back into the garage, I am sure I would have had a major fire in the garage or in the car.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline odor present inside and outside of the vehicle. The odor was so severe that it would cause the contact to become nauseous. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was repaired for the module kit and the gasket for the fuel tank. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 94,506. The current mileage was approximately 95,256.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while parked the contact noticed a strong fuel smell. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed there was a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.