Table 1 shows eight common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (four problems).
Fuel tank "thud" heard from underneath vehicle a second or two after coming to a stop. Loudest when tank is 1/2 to 3/4 full. Taken to dealer two times while under warranty. No repair made. Now with 80,000 miles on vehicle, we have taken it in again and shown the dealer a "technical Read details...
At morning start up I smelled gas. Checked under van and saw puddle of gas in middle. Took van to chev. Dealer and found gas line leaking. Leak is only about 18 inches away from catalytic converter. If wind was bowling just right a fire could start. This is 1998 chev. Venture with 13000 miles. Read details...
Smell of gas, inside and out. Even when van was sitting all night and all day. Read details...