Chevrolet Camaro fuel smell problems

Filed Aug 14, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle with the engine running, a hospital security guard asked her to turn off the vehicle because exhaust fumes were entering the building. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed as a pressurized gas line leak failure. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be removed to confirm the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was like the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V837000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

Exhaust-Piece that holds exhaust together has come loose twice now. Dealership confirmed the cause was due to a poor manufacture weld. The dealership has replaced the exhaust once, and this time the manufacturer is only agreeing to pay a portion of the cost. It was replaced less than two years ago and the car is driven less than 12,000 mi a year. Safety issue- because the piece that holds the exhaust together is welded on poorly (please see picture) and easily falls off. This is also a serious health hazard because when there are cracks in the exhaust fumes are inhaled. I would appreciate it if the federal safety agency would investigate this issue, as my next step is to file a lemon law claim.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Engine · 22,226 miles · TX

Came in due to an exhaust rattle issue on my vehicle. The issue was duplicated by the dealership, and they informed me that there is a leak in the exhaust system that is causing this rattle noise. The leak is in the center of the exhaust pipe, underneath the center console. I was told by the dealership that the vehicle is safe to operate, however that is not my experience. There is excessive noise coming from the exhaust causing disturbance in my neighborhood, and also the smell of exhaust gas is at times apparent in the cabin. This issue has not been resolved for over 2 months now, with dealership continuing to push the delivery date of the part on a weekly basis, without providing any interim solution to address the problem until the part is available.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 26,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet camaro. The contact started the ignition and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jim causley buick gmc truck, 38111 s gratiot ave, clinton, mi 48036) where it was diagnosed that the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The canister was infested with spiders and spider webs that blocked the flow of fuel fumes, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and were familiar with the failure. No additional assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 26,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Fuel system, Transmission · 182,000 miles · AZ

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 92 chevy camaro [xxx] smell of gas from fuel tank. Vehicle was recalled - fuel tank inspection/replacement 92c360 date 6/01/1994. Went to the chevy dealer who verified the problem and stated he called chevy and they said the recalls for this car are no longer valid. A/t shift cable recall agency92v154000 10/13/1992 fuel tank filler neck joint defect recall agency94v0770000 4/15/1994 fuel tank inspection/replacement 92c360 6/01/1994.

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · MA

I e-mailed and called gm about my vehicle and put them on notice for failure tofix recalls about my 94 chevy camaro , gas smells and other defects and their refusal to fix recalls after months of nothing getting done constant phone calls and waiting . I put them on notice over 2 months ago , that's plenty of time to repair vehicle.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet camaro. There is a strong smell of gasoline coming from the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. The current mileage is 58,000 and failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 01/29/08 *bf the consumer stated the filler neck solder joint on the has tank has pin holes leak. Updated

Filed Dec 20, 2007 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet camaro. After filling up the vehicle with gasoline, the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. He took his vehicle to a local mechanic and they changed the fuel cap. Immediately after repairing the vehicle, the smell was noticed again. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v077000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 32,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Fuel system · 177,797 miles · VA

Tl* - the contact stated that fuel filler neck needed to be replaced ($250 by private mechanic) in his 1992 chevrolet camaro. The separation was found in area where filler neck meets the fuel tank. The contact came home after 6 being away for 6 weeks to a garage full of gas fumes. Having contacted the manufacturer, he was told that his vehicle was not covered in the scope of recall 94v‑077. Gm customer service case # 71-471250483.

Filed Mar 21, 2005 · Fuel system · CA

A fuel smell emanated from the vehicle while filling up at the gas station. Driver felt the smell while driving, and drove vehicle to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the welds needed to be replaced inside of the filler neck.