Tank Assembly problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Six problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2006

I have a 2002 Suburban that had a recall for the gas tank leaking when it is filled past 3/4 full. The recall work was done in December 2005. Then in March I smelt gas again I noticed a large puddle was under my vehicle as I pulled out of the garage. I carried it back in and they charged me $890. 00 and stated since the recall work was done in December this would not be covered. I have the parts they replaced.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2003

Consumer states the can't get no gas at all due to fuel tank is not ventilate. Dealer notified many times. Please provide further information.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2002

When filling the gas tank, the pump cuts off at 3/4 full. When I try to fill it all the way, it over flows onto the ground after the pump cuts off again. The dealer (team Chevrolet) says there is nothing wrong with the tank. They say it is the gas station I am using or I should just hold the gas nozzle myself until it is full.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2002

After fueling vehicle the night before there was a puddle of fuel underneath vehicle, the next day the vehicle was taken to the dealer who sad it was caused by a defect in the fuel tank.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2002

Consumer states that fuel tank assembly has a malfunction. When consumer is putting fuel into his vehicle the nozzle at the gas station keep cutting off, which indicates that the tank is full, but the tank isn't. So you have to keep fueling and esitmating when the tank is full. Nlm.

6 Tank Assembly problem

They really should fix. No safety defect listed.


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