18 problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
There is a very bad gas smell coming from my 2002 Trailblazer. From what I'm led to believe it's the gas tank and the fuel pump. I have not had it replaced as of yet but I'm sure I going to have to at my expense. I think it should have been a recall if it is an error on their behave. With all the complaints I'm finding on the internet I think it was something they may have missed.
Fuel leaking from top of gas tank at the fuel pump.
Have a 2002 Trailblazer that started to smell like fuel. Took to dealer and they said gas tank was cracked where the fuel pump meets tank. Whole vehicle smelled like fuel. Chevy dealer charged me $1,200. 00 for new tank, fuel module and ring. Really dangerous with all the fumes and disappointed in chevy with no help!!.
Gas fumes inside of vehicle , fumes and leaking gas outside of vehicle near gas tank. Took to gm dealer to diagnose and they replaced rusted and leaking fuel pump module at my cost I did ask for and had returned the old part which was rusted . Would this not be considered a safety hazard with leaking gas? it is a blessing that there was not a fire.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that he smelled a strong gas odor in his vehicle. The dealer stated that the fuel pump assembly rusted and should be replaced. The current mileage was 71,605 and failure mileage was 71,585. Updated 01/29/08 updated 01/29/08.
Smell of gas inside and outside of the vehicle after fill up. Took to dealership and notified them of an emission service bulletin #07099 regarding a fuel inlet check valve fracture. The dealerships assessment was that they found lines at top of sending unit rusted and fuel leaking out of lines, replaced sending unit. I do have the part they replaced and lines are rusted but see no holes where leaking occurred. Bill total was $816. 78 (219. 65 labor, 535. 60 sending unit module, 15. 30 seal.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. The vehicle would not start so she replaced the fuel filter. Immediately after repairing the vehicle, she noticed the same failure. A local mechanic stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The contact has filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
For several days, I smelled gasoline around my vehicle and had trouble starting the vehicle. Once I got it to a garages, I was informed that the fuel pump assembly was completely rotten and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed me that he has never seen this before on a modern vehicle. The fuel pump was working, but the components into the pump were rotten and leaking, thus requiring the replacement of the entire fuel pump.
Gas vapors coming from under left rear of vehicle when I fill it full of fuel. I saw that this issue is under investigation. I have not yet repaired the vehicle as I am awaiting the outcome of a potential recall. I currently just don't fill it full of fuel.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has developed fuel leak from fuel sending unit module. Must have approximately $550. 00 repair done for simple safeties sake. Can't drive around leaking fuel. Unusual for a 5 year old car to develop gas leaks due to manufacturer defect. Would like recall and reimbursement for needed repairs. Thank you.
Refer to NHTSA action number: pe07013 and ea07009 . . . . Odi has received reports that the fuel pump module leaks fuel and or vapor underneath the vehicle. Gm states, "the failure mechanism is corrosion of the fuel pump module flange which may lead to a fuel leak. Corrosion of the fuel pump module flange is the result of the vehicle operating in a corrosive environment. " odi has opened this engineering analysis to further assess this issue.
Strong smell of gasoline when starting the truck coming from under where back tire well is.
2002 chevy Trailblazer fuel pump module corroded and was leaking fuel.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS. The contact smelled gasoline fumes from the rear of the vehicle. A pool of gasoline was discovered underneath the vehicle. On March 12, 2007 the contact located an open investigation on the NHTSA website action # pe07013 regarding fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. The dealer stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced, and will take three to four hours to pull the gas tank, and $700. 00 for the repair. The contact stated that this was a safety problem because the vehicle could catch on fire. The current and failure mileages were 107,758.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer lt fuel leak in sending unit. Corrosion causes hole in sending unit ,therefore fuel leaks from tank. Estimated repairs from Chevrolet dealership $700. I was informed this is extremely common with this vehicle ,and was told to refer it to this website.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While parked the vehicle was dripping gas. The contact took the vehicle to a local shop and several gas leaks were discovered. The dealer was called to check for any recalls on the vehicle, but there were none. The mechanic disassembled the gas tank, and found that the electric fuel pump module was completely corroded. The current and failure mileage were 50857.
Became difficult to start engine over 3 days. Then could smell gas. Fuel sending unit had 2 tiny holes. Could have caught on fire. 8jb.
Engine stalled while in heavy rush hour traffic at 55 mph. Pulled to shoulder, attempted to restart engine. Every time we tried to start car, fuel pump engaged and gas sprayed under vehicle. . . Creating a large puddle of fuel.