Tank Assembly Problems of Saturn LS

I began to smell fuel, took to a mechanic and they couldn't find a hole where fuel was leaking so I thought I maybe was wasting gas on the outside of my car, but I began to smell a stronger gas smell so I was concerned and I took to a new mechanic that pulled the car a part and found that the welded seem of the fuel tank had a crack all the way down the weld, so I had to replace the fuel tank and I needed it immediately because it was my transportation to and from work so I had to replace at my own cost, $800. 00.

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Strong gasoline odor in passenger compartment. Repair shop found leak at top of gas tank which sprayed gas up through the back seat. Problem was only discovered long after it started putting my family at serious risk!.

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The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated that the vehicle had a fuel leak in the valve on the top portion of the fuel tank. The contact previously smelled gasoline but disregarded it. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed the failure, but stated that her model vehicle was not under recall campaign number 00v309000, fuel system, gasoline storage tank assembly for the identical failure. The manufacturer confirmed that the failure was not related to her year, make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 45900. Updated 02/02/11.

Fuel leaking from the top of gas tank.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l200. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor whenever the vehicle was idle. There was also a leak coming from the fuel tank. The dealer was informed about the leak and stated that her VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89000 and the current mileage was 91000.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l-series sedan. When the contact drives the vehicle and parks, he smells gasoline. He checked under the hood, but could not locate any leaks. He walked to the rear of the vehicle and the smell of gasoline intensified. He looked underneath the vehicle, but could not locate any leaks. The manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the contact did not feel safe driving 20 miles if the fuel tank was leaking. The manufacturer also stated that he could take the vehicle to bounds autoplex. When the contact arrived, the mechanic could smell the gasoline; however, he could not locate any leaks under the hood. The manager was notified and was able to locate a leak on top of the gas tank. The contact decided to take the vehicle to american auto, where they removed the fuel tank and identified the location of the failure. The contact was informed that it would cost $800 to replace the tank. He called the manufacturer regarding the failure and they instructed him to have the tank reassembled and then bring the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,000.

I was very surprised to see several other complaints on this site about the smell of gasoline in Saturns. I took my car to Saturn of joliet where it was purchased used in 2005. It is a 2002 l200 series. They put it on the rack and said there was a leak at the top of the fuel tank. They said it would cost anywhere between $500 and over $900 to repair depending on where the leak is and what has to be done. I am a senior citizen living on disability social security and can not afford such a high repair bill. With all the other complaints about this problem, I would certainly think it is a problem that calls for a recall. This must be a dangerous problem.

- the contact stated that on December 10, 2006 when he went to get his 2000 Saturn Ls 122216 inspected the vehicle failed the inspection due to the fuel system gasoline; storage tank assembly leak. The contact paid for the repairs. The contact stated that his car was experiencing the same problems as campaign number 99v197. The contact requests to get reimbursed for the repairs because of denied reimbursement from the manufacturer. Updated 2/22/2007 - coolant was also found to be leaking.

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During the month of July 2005, while driving my 2001 Saturn l300, I noticed strong gasoline fumes entering the interior of the car and also on the exterior. The mileage had dropped drastically and I was using half tank of fuel to drive 120 miles. Thinking it could be a torn or loose fuel line, I took it to my mechanic of trust for an inspection. He found the fuel tank leaking and advised me to replace it. I consented because I needed the car to commute to work in tampa on a daily basis. He removed the tank and found the fuel pump module cracked and needed replacement. Again I consented to repairing the vehicle. My wife called Mitsubishi motors of hernando, where I had purchase the vehicle and reported the problem. She was told that we needed to contact Saturn of port richey dealer. I called that dealer and explained the problem and was referred to gm Saturn (1-800-553-6000) and spoke to mary from customer service. I told her that I had information on a recall for the Saturn for that particular problem. I even read her the campaign number and the date (00v309000 - 2000 oct 12). She put me on hold and after a few minutes she told me that she could not find any recall for that model but she would check and call me back when she did find it. She has not done so to this date. The repairs (replacements, parts, and labor totaled $1,010. 71. I am sending the NHTSA copies of the recalls and the repair estimates. I would like for gm Saturn to reimburse me for the unnecessary expenses incurred due to the failure of the fuel tank and fuel pump assembly.

2001 Saturn l series. The contact stated the gas tank was leaking gas in the gasket area. The contact smelled gas on April 27, 2005. The contact also, there was gas forming on the ground under his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on may 27, 2005. The dealership stated the problem was with the gasket, but the entire gas tank had to be replaced.

Intermittently while driving the vehicle and applying the brakes to stop the vehicle vehicle surged up the 2000 rpms. Also, has problem with the fuel tank. Dealer had been notified.

When parking on an upward angle and the tank is a quarter full engine becomes inoperative. Dealer states if the owner keeps a fuel tank that will fix the problem.

Dealer informed consumer that the fuel tank was moving back and forth, causing a sloshing sound in the rear of the vehicle.