While driving a gas odor smell was coming from the vents inside of the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the fuel rail needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.
1996 Cadillac Deville: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 217 complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Deville describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20012
- 19992
- 19983
- 199711
- 19965
What owners say
Was driving, smelled strong gas odor. Fuel rail leaking . Worried about a car fire. So much for being a gm customer all my life they have had several of these complaints and do not recall it.
When starting the vehicle a gasoline odor entered the passenger cabin. Also, the vehicle's start time increased. Vehicle was taken to a firestone dealer, who determined that fuel was leaking from the fuel injection rail system. *ak
There was a gasoline smell inside the vehicle. The consumer popped the hood and noticed that fuel rail was spraying gas onto the fuel line. *ak the fuel line was replaced with a new one. *scc
There is a gasoline smell when driving vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic and they stated that fuel injection line had two pin holes in it, and raw gas was spraying over left front of engine. Consumer felt car could catch on fire. *ak the consumer stated that after repair, gas was smelled again. At this time took to the dealer and they found fuel rail was leaking in a different place and replaced it.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V110000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Cadillac Deville fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1996 Cadillac Deville?
5 of 217 owner complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Deville (2%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Cadillac Deville?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Cadillac Deville
Power steering loss 15Loss of power 12Stalling 12Fuel pump 10Fire or smoke 9Steering lock-up 8Brake failure 5Fuel leak 5
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