Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 2002 Saturn LS

Vehicle: 2002 Saturn l100 with 80,800 miles. Date: December 2013 to January 2014 problem: for at least a month I started smelling gasoline fumes coming from underneath the rear and side areas of vehicle after having driven it and stopping and shutting off engine. After inspecting underneath vehicle, no signs of leaking fuel appeared. After doing some research on the cars' fuel system, I suspected the leak was occurring on top of the fuel tank around fuel pump or fuel lines. Solution: took the vehicle in to a mechanic to have fuel tank removed to find problem of leaking fuel. After it was removed, the problem was found. The fuel pump nipple return line was cracked and broken resulting in leaking fuel down onto the top of the tank, causing the resulting fuel smell. Total cost to replace fuel pump and labor was $511. 64. This is a serious safety issue that could have resulted in an accident or injury due to a fire or other potential issues. General motors should issue a recall or reimburse affected owners.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l100. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as engine power began to reduce independently. The contact merged to the shoulder, shut off and then restarted the vehicle. The contact then saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contact and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the brakes, fuel filter and fuel line would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000 and the current mileage was 168,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l series. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle and observed fuel spillage on the ground. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and cracked fuel line was discovered. In addition, the fuel pump exhibited cracks that would eventually fail. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 36,140.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l200. Soon after purchasing the vehicle, the contact began to smell gas. Approximately two weeks later, while driving at various speeds, the fuel pump sprayed gasoline out of the fuel tank and onto the ground. The fitting from the pump to the fuel line has deteriorated. The current mileage was 53,000 and failure mileage was 52,900.

When traveling on 294 expressway,when stoping to pay tow car died out and wounld not restart. Towed attenndent smelled fuel coming from car tow to satern of elmhurst were tect noted fuel line under vehicle was broken due to impact damage to fuel coupling.

Consumer called complaining about having fuel line problems. Fuel line came apart and started spilling gas all over the engine. Dealer was contacted, and stated that they had contacted the manufacturer, and the manufacture advised to check the fuel line connection. They have not been able to find or explain anything wrong with the vehicle.