Six problems related to other fuel system hoses lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Received a letter from gm regarding potential problem with fuel tank inlet valve. Took vehicle to dealer len stoler, inc in westminster MD in December. Problem was diagnosed as a fuel tank inlet valve fracture. On Dec 3rd 2015 fuel tank was replaced and inspection done. Subsequent to service when fuel was placed in vehicle gas poured out on pavement. Prior to that service this was not an issue only the smell of fuel in the interior and a few drops of fuel noted. Took vehicle back to dealer and problem now diagnosed as inlet pipe fracture. Was told I would have to pay for this service, despite service dept having not mentioned this when fuel tank was replaced and vehicle inspected and left dealer in unsafe operating condition. Part was not available and was told I should drive it and have work done later. Since this part is connected to fuel tank should have been noticed when fuel tank was replaced and work done at that time.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext 370. While in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump and fuel filter needed to be replaced the filler inlet was also cracked. The contact mentioned that the fuel pump, the fuel filter, and the hose were replaced. However, the fuel tank filler inlet was not. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,869.
I started smelling gas fumes inside of vehicle. I thought it was just sensor or gas cap letting fumes out. I took my vehicle in to get repaired and was told there was a crack in neck on fuel tank and leaking fuel. The cost of replacing the fuel tank was $1390. 00. I also looked up to see if there had been others that had the same problem and they were with most all vehicles under a 100,000 miles. I called gm and was told there was never a recall issued on this. I think their should have been a recall since this was a serious safety hazard.
Was constantly having the service engine light soon come on. Went to my repair shop and they said I needed to replace my gas cap. They reset the sensor and replaced my gas cap. Same thing happened on and off over the last 9 months. On July 18th it happened again . Took it to different shop and they performed a smoke test and found a crack in the gas tank where the filler tube is, so when the gas tank is full it leaks or when you corner. Not a lot but I would assume that any would be bad considering the exhaust pipe is right there. Looking online I found NHTSA already had an item regarding this issue its number is pe07014. I contacted chevy and was told that my VIN number was not attached to the action but it is the same issue that was noted on the NHTSA action notice and research I performed on the web. Did they tell you that they were only going to cover certain VIN. I could not find this anywhere on your site. But could have missed it.
Due to a service engine soon warning light and smelling gas inside my vehicle, I took my vehicle to my local mechanic. He stated there was a crack in the neck of my fuel tank. The tank needs to be replaced. He also stated that this is a common problem with Trailblazers. I then took the vehicle to the gm dealer where it was purchased. Their initial diagnosis was the fuel cap needed to be replaced. At that point I asked them to check for a crack. They did and verified there is a crack. I mentioned gm campaign 07099a - a recall for Trailblazer ext's to remedy this problem by replacing the fuel tank at no charge. Unfortunately, this recall only affected certain VIN #'s and mine is not within the affected number range. I believe this is a very dangerous safety defect that should be remedied by the dealer at no cost to me. The dealer offered a 50/50 resolution which to me only serves to prove their culpability in the matter. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle and am very concerned for my safety and the safety of my two year old granddaughter whom I regularly transport in this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While warming up the vehicle, gasoline began spraying from the fuel line. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel line was rotted and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by both the dealer and manufacturer that the repair was his responsibility. The current and failure mileages were 71,009.