Fuel leak in fuel tank (on top)
2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems
244 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,500.
- owner complaints
- 244
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 80,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump25
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V459000 · Recall details
What 2007 Chevrolet Equinox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he began to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he saw fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
While car is running, fuel is leaking out the top of the tank. Fuel is leaking on exhaust, right under the tank. I have seen recalls on this year and model for a ring breaking around the fuel pump.
Keys constantly stuck in the ignition. The air bag always turns on and off. Now, there's gas leaking somewhere and you can smell it well after the cars off. I think it may be the fuel pump, which is very pricey. All these were recalled in the past but none of them included my car. 😔 😟
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would appear to lose nearly half a tank of gasoline approximately 1 to 2 hours after fill-up. The contact also stated that a friend who was also an independent mechanic had checked underneath the vehicle and discovered a small amount of gasoline that had spilled out of the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,266.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was leaking gasoline. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
Vehicle leaking fuel near right rear wheel. Fumes in vehicle
After work started to smell strong gas smell. Look under vehicle and seen puddle of gas. Shop says it a leak in the gas pipe and needs to be replaced
Strong gas smell from right rear of vehicle that spreads throughout vehicle both parked and in motion
Purchased a used 2007 chevrolet equinox 6 hours after purchase, service airbags light, service t tire monitor system and check engine light came on in the instrument cluster and gags guage stopped working..
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 244 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V459000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (244 complaints), 2022 (116 complaints) and 2011 (75 complaints).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Airbags 146Electrical 102Steering 78Driver assistance 69Engine 54Body 35Transmission 31Brakes 28Visibility 24Acceleration 20Lights 17Suspension 12Seats 10Tires 8Wheels 7Locks 2Seat belts 2
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