Tank Assembly problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture

Chevy Venture 2002 w/83732 miles. To whom it may concern: on April 28, 2002 I took van to have it test it for the emissions. It failed with p0446 code, evap vent performance. On may 2, 2002, I took the van to my local dealership to have it diagnosed for service engine light and abs light on. They advised me that in order for them to further diagnosed this issue, that they would need to remove the fuel tank for a total of $776. 51 cost. Service advisor requested an immediate payment of $345. 00 for them to further diagnose the issue which I declined. I then called gm to inquired about any service bulletins and/or recalls on my minivan, gm found none and they declined to assist with this repair. Based on my research, it seems that a lot of chevy Venture owners are experiencing the same issue with the emissions system. I do feel that there is a defective part within the emmisions system and more specifically the vent valve and or the fuel tank pressure sensor in the fuel tank. I will not be buying another gm product. I would be very happy to see a recall on this issue. Customer shouldn't have to be put in a financial position where the fuel tank on the vehicle needs removal in order to have a fuel emissions system diagnosed. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact smelled gasoline fuel from the vehicle while parked. When he attempted to refuel the vehicle, it would take thirty minutes to add two gallons to the tank. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v349000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were unknown.

Have fuel leaking from storage tank, technician says it is coming from around the inlet, and that there is a related safety campaign on my vehicle (NHTSA campaign id number: 07v349000). The dealership tells me that my vehicles is not one that is involved in the campaign (2002 Chevrolet Venture [xxx]). It would seem that gm misreport the scope of the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that when ever he added fuel to its capacity and parked the vehicle in his garage, he smelled fuel. He also stated that he doesn't smell fuel while the vehicle is being driven. The failure only occurred when the fuel tank was full. The dealer stated that there was a recall for the fuel system; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The failure recurred which also revealed a crack on the inlet valve. Nhtsa campaign id 07v349000, fuel system, gasoline: storage is related to the failure. The failure and current mileages were 131,000.

Leak in gas tank where filler neck goes into tank. Reference NHTSA recall # 07v349000. Gm and local dealer has told me my vehicle does not qualify for recall because my van is long wheelbase and recall is for short wheelbase. The fracture in the tank is in the same location as from the recall for short wheelbase Chevrolet Ventures.

Fuel tank filler neck has defective weld that allowed large quanity of fuel to leak onto both the vehicle and ground. This vehicle has never been in any accident or operated in a rough or abusive manner. Fuel tank had to be replaced. Have very grave concerns about what would happen in a side impact collision.

While driving the Venture van, road debris hit the gas tank and punctured it. Gas tank is plastic and is the lowest part of the vehicle. There is no protection from road debris.

While driving, the vehicle hit a mud flap and put a hole in the gas tank.