Consumer smelled an overpowering odor of gasoline in the garage, upon investigation consumer discovered a wet spot on the garage floor directly below the left rear passenger door, consumer looked underneath the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank had a similar wetness to it just over the wet spot on the floor, the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for further analysis, consumer was informed the fuel tank was leaking and needed to be replaced, the fuel tank had rusted so much that fuel was seeping out and leaking from the vehicle.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer fuel system complaints
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While driving fuel line connecting to gas tank fell off and the vehicle started to leak fuel. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Fuel pump has been replaced 3 times. Consumer feels there is a problem with fuel pump. Please provide any further informtation.
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2nd chevrolet vehicle with low miles experiencing injector failure.
Three of the fuel injectors started leaking at the same time causing the oxygen sensors to burn out, which should have been detected when the vehicle was in for drivability problems on previous occasions with no correction. All the front ball joints had to be replaced before 35000 miles due to failure, which resulted in severe noises and vibration in cab of vehicle.
1&2) lower left ball joint and idler arm have been replaced, lower right ball joint is showing signs of wear and will require replacement in the near future. 3) 4x4 electric shift just failed last week. Preliminary troubleshooting indicates a #2 failure code which point to either the encoder/shift motor assembly or the transfer case control module (tccm). 4) this is a continuing problem. Whenever the gas gauge indicates 1/8 tank or less and the vehicle stands for more than 2 hours it is difficult to start. It takes 4-5 tries and requires that the gas pedal be pressed about 1/2 travel in order to start. When taken to the dealer for repair with a nearly empty gas tank, dealer claimed that they could not duplicate the problem. Yet, the day before the hard starting problem occured at least 6 times.
Somehow an electrical short occurred in the fuel pump. The mechanic who fixed the short said that this was a real safety hazard as the short was in the tank assembly so close to fuel..
The fuel pump is being replaced for the 8th time on this vehicle. The vehicle continues to cut off at while driving at any speed without warning. Every 10,000 miles the fuel pump needs replacing. Please provide any further details.
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Intermittently vehicle stalls and dies, giving the driver no warning. Dealer has replaced the alternator/battery and fuel pump and the problem still exists.
Consumer noticed that when the gas tank is fulled up the gas will start leaking from the bottom of the tank as if there is a hole in it. Consumer was told by a dealer that it may be an hose clamp.
When filling with gas, interior of vehicle smells for at least 10-15 minutes.
Whenever consumer fills up vehicle with gas, interior of truck smells for at least 10-15 minutes.
While driving driver smelt gasoline. Upon shutting off the truck noticed that one of the plastic clips that holds the gas line came unclipped. Owner was able to correct problem, but afraid problem could happen again.
Differential seal leakage. Mjs
Engine stalled five times w/out warning, on one occasion almost resulting in vehicle collision.
After filling up the gas tank the smell of raw gas is present in vehicle, affecting visibility, vehicles warranty is still effective, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. No significant change of the problem when weather is wet or dry.
Anti lock brakes go to the floor and experience extended stopping distance.
Seat belt failed.
Valve seal failed.
Cruise control failed.
Fuel pump cracked and fuel line failed.
Fuel injection control (s) failed.
Rear stabilizer shaft failed.
Oxygen sensor failed.
On three separate occasions the fuel injectors have been replaced.
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