Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500

Table 1 shows two common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Chevrolet Express 3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
1
Tank Assembly problems
1

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500. The vehicle has a wood floor that shrinks and allows carbon monoxide to penetrate into the passenger compartment. The contact becomes nauseous while driving. The dealer stated that the failure was the manufacturer's responsibility; however, the manufacturer stated that they were not responsible because another company designed the vehicle. The contact also stated that the tires were wearing faster than normal, the transmission hesitates, and the vehicle shakes. The vehicle was purchased new in 2005 and the dealer has not offered any assistance. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 125.

Tank Assembly problem #2

2005 chevy Express 3500 with defective fuel tank parts. Consumer stated that he smelled gas and then a few months later saw it. Mechanic determined it was the gas tank along with the gaskets that were defective. The seal at the base of the valve was not correctly sealed. Rust was removed from the door hinge.


Gasoline Fuel System related problems in other Chevrolet Express 3500 model year vehicles:



Express 3500 Service Bulletins
Express 3500 Safety Recalls
Express 3500 Defect Investigations