Tank Assembly Problems of Chevrolet Impala

Acted as if it dosen't have power steering when turning to the left, very stiff,and jerky. Total cut out on a freeway on ramp for about 20 seconds. When try to put fuel in gas tank have to hold fueling nozzle barley open or it will not take fuel. Drove to work, got off of work went to start it, it would start with out a jump.

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While loading items in the trunk I noticed a strong gas smell. My mechanic did a "smoke test" and could find no problem. It has continued to be a problem. Others have commented on the smell and a friend had the same model car with the same problem and finally traded it in. I have looked on line for recalls. The only thing I found was that on some cars there is a problem with the adhesive between the lining of the gas tank and the tank. It said you would need the gas tank serial number to check if it was one of the ones with the problem. I checked at the local Chevrolet dealership and was told it would be about $300. 00 just to pull the gas tank to check for the serial number. I am concerned that one day it might catch on fire. I just keep hoping it won't but I would like to find out more about this problem.

The temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and speedometer have gone completely haywire! the temperature gauge goes to hot and buzzes but my car is no where near hot. I don't know if my tank is full or empty because the gauge is always on the bottom. I don't know how fast I'm going because my speedometer is stuck on 120. The dealership knows that this is a common problem but they insist on charging $500 or more to fix it. . . Just own up and do the recall!!.

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When I left my house to run to the store the gas gauage was reading half a tank. The store I ran to was 6 miles up the road, when I started the car and was coming home I noticed the gas gauge was below a quater of a tank. By the time I got back home (6 miles away) the gauage was reading between half and a quater tank. I also had a 2007 silverado that did the same thing, not sure but maybe Chevrolet needs to seed a recall out for the fuel gauge sending units. I have talked to other chevy owners that have had the same issue.

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Problem: the gas meter is not accurate, it gives me false readings which result in me running out of gas or over fill my gas tank. I never know how much gas I have! the gas meter usually reads full but that's not true. While driving the gas meter wanders back and forth from full to empty. I can't drive my car far because I don't know much gas I have. Please help me!.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the gas gauge does not read the fuel levels properly. While driving the vehicle, the fuel gauge would drift indicate that the fuel tank was full and then it would display half full and empty within minutes. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the fuel gauge sender and wiring had failed. The VIN was rejected from the system. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle after it had been parked for hours, she smelled a strong odor of fuel through the air vents. The failure occurred without warning. There was no fuel spillage on the ground. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. While driving up a slight incline or when making a turn, the vehicle shuts off. The failure only occurs when the fuel gauge indicates that there is 70-80 miles left in the tank. The contact must turn the engine off and restart the vehicle to allow the failure to correct itself. The dealer stated that the failure was the result of how the fuel system tank was designed. Due to its flat bottom, air enters the system and causes the vehicle to stall and shut off. The dealer stated that nothing could be done to remedy the failure. They further advised her to keep the fuel tank over a quarter full for the failure not to occur. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 10,860 and failure mileage was 10,800.

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My complaint probably does not warrant a recall, but should be handled by consumer notification. My 2006 chevy Impala has developed a fuel related problem that causes the check engine light to activate. This is caused by the use of e-85 fuel. The computer detects high alcohol content in the fuel. The dealer was able to solve the problem with both a software update and by flushing out the e-85 from the fuel system and resetting the computer. The cause of this problem was lack of proper instruction, from the dealer, in the use of e-85. I have been instructed that after filling the gas tank with e-85, the vehicle must be driven a minimum of 11 miles, before shutting off the engine. This gives the sensor in the fuel system sufficient time to adjust to the fuel. This needs to be done every time the vehicle is switched from conventional e-10 gas, to e-85. I was unaware of this procedure, until after the problem had occurred. Gm should notify all consumers who have purchased 2006 and 2007 vehicles equipped with flex-fuel engines of this requirement. After the problem occurs, the dealer needs to perform the reset procedure for the fuel computer. This procedure requires approximately three hours. It is not a serious defect, but it is unnecessary. The dealers should inform customers, when the vehicles are delivered, of this procedure.

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: the contact stated an object was dragging under the vehicle. An independent repair shop determined three of the four plastic clips that held on the heat shield were missing. The repair shop made a temporary fix with plastic ties. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who replaced the heat shield and fuel tank.

The consumer states after driving the vehicle, she got out and smelled gasoline. She thought it was a different vehicle in the parking lot. She drove the vehicle home and parked it in the garage. Then the smell was noticed in the garage. The vehicle was then taken to the dealership , and they could not find cause of the problem, but they thought it was the charcoal fuel purge canister in the fuel tank. The dealership stated that because it could not be duplicated they could not fix it. The consumer then called the manufacturer, and they stated they had no knowledge of this problem. The dealership told the consumer not to park the vehicle in the garage because of the hot water heater. Also, stated that if it occurred again, she should drive the vehicle straight to the dealer so they could diagnose the problem. The consumer was going to have the problem corrected at a local mechanic, at her own expense. This occurred on July 18, 2005 on a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle was taken to fairway Chevrolet for service at 3100 east sahara avenue, las vegas nv 89104.

Owner had to replace the rack and pinion steering , also, owner had replaced a set of brake pads and also had to replace the fuel tank due to a tank failure. Vehicle was purchased brand new and has 13,000 miles yet it has been one problem after another and the manufacturer is not doing anything to assist the consumer. Please provide further details.

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When going down an incline and applying the brakes or stopping there was a noise and a loud boom. Dealer told consumer that it was the fuel tank. The fuel tank was replaced but the problem recurred.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed the fuel gauge displayed empty; however, the contact confirmed that the fuel tank was not empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the floater in the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

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My 2002 cheverolet Impala (8000 miles) has developed a thuding like type noise in the gas tank of this car. . . The dealer is telling me this is a normal sound. . . Have you heard of any other problems reported by ohter owners of 2002 Impalas??.

You can hear and feel the gasoline sloshing around in the tank. When taking off, it feels like something shifting or rolling around in the trunk. When coming to stop, it feels like being bumped in the rear by another vehicle.

When brakes are applied, gas in fuel tank can be heard throught car. Dealer has been contacted, and stated that it was a normal characteristic for Chevrolet Impala's. Consumer was unhappy with dealer's explanation.

When braking or pulling off can hear gas moving around in tank. Consumer it was shaking the car. Please provide any further information. Ak.

While driving could hear noise coming from the fuel tank, fuel splashing inside, as the tank has a loose part at this movement.

Your odi#550849 and odi#856909 - I too experience gas sloshing in fuel tank and the feeling of being tapped on the rear bumper , or perhaps a bowling ball rolling around in the trunk, when stopping. -dealer advised us that the "bellows" ??? in the gas tank may have separated and advised us to return vehicle with empty fuel tank so that it could be removed and examined.

When pulling into parking space or backing out of garage can feel gasoline moving back and forth in the fuel tank. Also, when entering the trunk or leaning against the vehicle can feel gasoline moving back and forth. Contacted the dealer, and dealer changed fuel tank. The replacement tank has the same problem as the original.

Gas tank moves/slosh while start up and stopping. Consumer concerned that this condition may cause and accident. Nlm.

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While driving on road and hitting bumps gas tank hit bottom of rear end, this usually happened at about 20-25 mph. Ever since this has occurred, gas tank has become loose. The consumer feels unsafe driving the vehcile with loose fuel tank.

Able to hear fuel sloshing in the fuel tank when coming to a stop. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that nothing can be done.

There are no baffles in the gas tank, so the gas sloshes back and forth in the tank. This could be dangerous as the shifting gas could affect the steering charateristics of the car.

When fuel tank is filled up over 3/4 with gas, consumer can hear gas swishing around when pulling out or coming to a stop. It feels like vehicle is being hit in the rear. Dealer has been contacted.

Whenever coming to a stop fuel can be felt splashing around, bumping the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. The dealer put a replacement in the gas tank it didn't solve the problem. So they pulled it out and installed the orignal part back in the gas tank. The problem is worse.

When the consumer pumped gas, the gas nozzle automatically shut off before the tank was full, consumer believed air was in the tank.

Consumer states while driving the fuel moves making noise. Please provide any additional information. Ts.

When the brake pedal was depressed, there was a banging noise in the gas tank. The cause of the noise was undetermined, although the dealership had serviced the vehicle several times for this issue. The banging sound had come from the rear of the vehicle when placing the vehicle in gear or when applying the brakes.

The fuel gauge was reading full when the vehicle was on empty due to a short that had welded wires together inside of the tank. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

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When the vehicle hits a bump, the gas tank hits the bottom of the car. Nlm.