Other Fuel System Tank Assembly Problems of Chevrolet Venture

After refueling, the vehicle began leaking fuel from the tank near the area where the fuel inlet enters the tank. There is a safety recall bulletin, 06230, and the VIN numbers of vehicles affected does include my vehicle. However gm will not cover the cost to repair, claiming my vehicle is not affected. Obviously it is affected or it would not be leaking fuel from the exact same area covered by the recall! there are several complaints on the NHTSA website stating the same experience. Why won't gm cover the repair even when there is a recall? to make matters worse, gm no longer makes the replacement tank and I can not find an aftermarket tank either.

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I have a leaking fuel tank. It is described perfectly in recall: 07v349000, gm recall # 06230. When I took it to the dealer, they told me because of higher mileage, it is not covered. I then called gm and they told me the same thing. How can you sell a vehicle with a defective part, put it on recall and then not fix it? I am glad I found it before my vehicle caught on fire!.

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Suddenly my vehicle had a strong gasoline odor when I walked up on it in the morning I smelled it 3 feet away from my vehicle. It happened just like that all of a sudden. I scheduled my inspection with my mechanic and I told him I suddenly was smelling a strong odor of gas. My mechanic called and informed me there was a crack in my gas tank and it is leaking so that is why I was smelling gas so badly. We ordered another 2002 Chevrolet Venture gas tank from a salvage yard. They shipped the gas tank and when my mechanic opened it it was broke in the same exact place. This is why I thought looking up for possible recall. I found recall 07v349000. Stated the fuel tank inlet check valve can crack and leak. Stated affected Chevrolet Venture 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. I have 2002. My problem is it's VIN specific according to Chevrolet the number that I was given to call about the recall. 18006302438. My VIN number was not included. My problem fits the description perfectly but they claim they can't help me. This is a serious safety problem for anyone. I now have to pay over 1,000. 00 for a new gas tank or have no car. I do not have any transportation now. My Chevrolet Venture is sitting at my mechanics.

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Fuel filler neck cracked where it is attached to the gas tank. Fuel leaking out of neck.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, an odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked causing fuel to leak out. The fuel tank was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Venture. While pumping fuel, the contact observed fuel leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,874.

The fuel tank leaks at the fuel tank, leak at the fuel tank filler tube attachment point to the tank. There is a rubber grommet on the tank that the tube attaches to the tank where the leak is. Defiantly a fire hazard. Leaks when tank is more than 1/2 full. This tube is metal and the fuel tank filler tube attaches to with a rubber hose and clamp. The Chevrolet dealer says the VIN was exclude from NHTSA campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage), although the failures were identical. The dealer stated have to replace the fuel tank which not covered.

My gas tank is leaking.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the inlet check valve and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

We have been smelling gasoline fumes in and outside our van. Sometimes it is very potent and other times faint. When we walk into our garage, we can smell it also. It occurs often when making a left-hand turn. When we inspect it, we can't find any leak. We smell this from a half tank to empty.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. While the vehicle was parked, there was strong fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. Each time the vehicle was parked, a puddle of fuel was seen on the ground. The contact's brother, a certified mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the tank was cracked at the inlet check valve and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no open recall per the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that the vehicle is experiencing same failures as mentioned in recall NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the Chevrolet dealer due to a fuel like odor she had been smelling. The technician at the dealer diagnosed that the vent tube at top of fuel tank was corroded and that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000. Mc.

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Icv (in line check valve) housing on fuel tank has started cracking and leaking fuel. Chevrolet says this unit is not affected by recall 07v349000. It appears to be the same as my other Venture we had the recall performed on leaking at same spot. This is a fire hazard and gm should repair this on all Venture vans. I have run across hundreds of people in discussion with same issue and not within gm's VIN breaks. I think gm needs to look at this again. I have pictures to prove what is going on.

On or around this date my vehicle started to leak fuel from the fuel tank inlet check valve weld. There appears to have been a recall/special coverage # 07203 for this problem dated 8/7/07. I am informed by gm that this expired last year?? I also realize that despite fairly low mileage my vehicle is 11 years old but it is in very good condition and currently registered and has passed safety inspection in MA. My question to you is how can something as dangerous as this have a expiration date??.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. Upon refueling the vehicle, fuel started leaking from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the failure progressively worsened. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a small fracture which may have allowed fuel vapors and small droplets of fuel to pass through. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the recall NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline) was directly related to the failure the vehicle was exhibiting. However, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank inlet check valve fractured and as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

The fuel gauge floats all over the place you never know how much gas is in the van, and I can smell gas fumes real strong while sitting still and some times they are strong enough to smell while driving, was reading the recall list from gm on this 2003 chevy Venture and I dont think my van has been recalled I am going to notifie the dealership (mans chysler ) and see why they never told me about all the recalls before they sold me the van. This van may need the fuel tank replaced and the steering has this popping sound in the right front side may need to get that checked also according to the recalls I seen on here.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed a fuel leak from the inlet tube to the fuel tank. In addition, the contact noticed fuel vapors emitting from the underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated . The the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unknown. Pam.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated while driving 40 mph and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. A mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line and fuel tank melted due to the exhaust. The contact patched up the fuel tank and the fuel line since it was defective. The mechanic stated the fuel tank and the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel sprayed from the filler neck valve. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who stated that the fuel tank had failed. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Gas gauge does not accurately reflect fuel. It jumps wildly at times from full to empty and back to full. It often shows 3/4 of a tank when it is actually near empty. I had to begin tracking my mileage to ensure I do not run out of gas. Gas light goes on and off but usually coincides with an empty reading.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated there were gas fumes outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated there was a fuel tank leak by the inlet of the gas intake. The vehicle was repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who referenced a recall NHTSA campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system; gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 160,000. The current mileage was 175,000. Rvk.

I noticed fuel mileage being really off and a very strong gasoline smell and had it checked @ our local repair shop and was told gas tank weld had failed; we were also told we were very lucky that we got it in as soon as we did. Very dangerous! was also told by mechanic that there had been recalls on this very thing and also even more service bulletins. I contacted gm and was told yes there had been recalls but not our VIN number group! now it's time to do this before someone dies or is maimed. They told me they were very sorry but glad no one was hurt! I was also told to save all my paper work just in case @ which time I told them I save everything! they were more concerned about why I had taken it to our repair shop rather than one of their dealers; I told them that the only thing I ever got from their dealers were that they could not ever replicate the problem; then our repairman would fix what they couldn't even identify.

The fuel gauge either shows full or empty. It will show full while driving, but when sitting still, even if you just filled up the low fuel light will come on and the gauge will drop to empty. Other than setting the trip, you have no way of knowing how much gas is in the tank. When you get to half a tank or so, the light will come on constantly and ding. Have tried many things to fix this problem but nothing seems to work. I have heard this on a lot of this same type vehicle.