As many others, I now have a leaking fuel sending unit on our 2007 chevy equinox. Many people have this same problem and chevy chooses not to address it for us by issuing a recall. When the vehicle is running the fuel system is pressurized which causes fuel to spray out of a faulty joint which is made of plastic that cracks, the fuel then drips down from the tank as it pleases around the exhaust and on to the floor.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel emerging from the vehicle. Additionally, fuel was seen leaking from the vehicle onto the ground, and the check engine, stability track, and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (whitney's chevrolet, 123 pioneer ave w, montesano, wa 98563, (360) 249-4431) where it was diagnosed that there was a hairline crack in the fuel tank and a crack on the fuel module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 114,000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel pump fuel leak, visible leak (spraying) onto top of tank when pump is pressurized.
I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox from a private party back in january but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner I could not title the car and start driving it until march. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told I had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage needed to be replaced . In doing my research I found that there was a recall for the fuel leak on the 2007 equinoxes and that many people have had problems with the sway bar linkage going bad and the service stable track light constantly staying on. I also have the problem stating all wheel drive off flashing on my screen. I found that many people put their VIN numbers in the search window and found theirs not to be part of the recall but I'm wondering why if more than just the previous recalled vehicles are having the same issue wouldn't they want another recall issued for the ones that haven't been repaired. I just took it to a gm dealer today in my hometown and they want over $1,400 to fix just the fuel leakage problem I need to know what gm is going to do about it. I don't have 1400 extra dollars to fix this gas leak and I'm scared to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting on fire.
Car smells of gasoline and has trouble starting on the first attempt. Car will start on second attempt but has a very strong gas odor. After taking it to a local mechanic, the car was diagnosed as unsafe to drive and is confirmed to be leaking gasoline. There is a recall for this exact make and model but is listed as only impacting certain states (arizona, california, nevada, texas) but I'm in new jersey and have seen it also reported in ohio, south carolina and new york. This recall needs to be expanded and can be very dangerous!!!
The car began to smell of gas after running and started to cut out. Took it to a mechanic and they report a crack in the fuel pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07v344000 (air bags) and 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
There seems to be a leak in the fuel line. There is a smell of gas inside and outside of the vehicle when stationary and while driving, which began in approximately march 2017.
Our 2007 chevy equinox fuel pump return started leaking fuel on the top of the fuel pump causing fuel to leak on the ground and releases strong gas fumes while parked in our garage. This vehicle is under current safety recall in other states but not in indiana. Why are only some states under recall but not indiana?
I started smelling gas odor when exiting the vehicle , I checked around the vehicle did not see any gas spilling anywhere, checked under the vehicle noticed the fuel tank was wet on the backside , the gas is coming from the top of the fuel tank..I noticed there was a recall on this model vehicle and checked and said that my vehicle was not under the recall...why? It sounds like the same thing everyone else is having the same thing happen and the recall is fixing the problem..
My car just recently started to smell like gas. At first, it was a faint smell. Now it is stronger. I can still drive the vehicle but I feel as if it is a safety hazard. I have two small children that ride in this vehicle. My gas meter still works and my range is accurate but the gas smell is becoming very overwhelming.
The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away, also the fuel guage doesn't work properly. The airbag is not working to protect my passengers in the front seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seal around the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,500.
Check engine light will not go off. Had engine check, it always smell like gass is leaking. When down to 60...70 miles to empty. When you open the gas tank there is air flowing or gas draining. When the noise stops, then you can pump the gas with out the gas pump stopping. The light and blinkers are constantly having to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong fuel odor. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the rear passenger side of the vehicle and fumes entered through the ventilation system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and had an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed that there was a puddle of fuel above the fuel tank and then evaporated. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I bought a used 2007equinox last year (may 2015) I kept smelling gas and it was getting worse, didn't know about the recall, took it to my mechanic which cost me $965.00 to replace. If this vehicle went through the recall and a fuel pump was replaced, should it have been leaking again after 4 years. It would hesitate on starting and driving and parking the gas fumes were so bad, I knew I had a leak somewhere, it was leaking in motion and when stationary, when I would park it and walk about the park, the gas fumes were the worst there, still could smell the gas in my car and outside by the drivers side and passenger side doors.
Fuel leaking from the return port on the fuel pump.
Fuel sensor level is reading erratic after I put gas in my vehicle. The check engine light comes on and the fuel gauge goes from full to empty back to full.
When I have a passenger in the seat the airbag never comes on and the airbag light stays on and tells me it needs service. Also all my gauges are all out of wack not sure if it is a recall or not once I hit 100,000 miles all these things came about. Also there was a recall on the fuel system and at the time I did not have a problem as of yet, on 9/29/15 I then smelled the gas and called mk smith chevrolet to see if there were any recalls on this and they told me no, so I did take it somewhere else to be fixed due to it being cheaper for me and got it fixed and paid $633.60. I have document for that. Now my key in the ignition does not come out and I hear a clicking noise by the ignition I'm not sure if that as well is a recall on the equinox 2007. Please let me know if any of these problems are recalls on my vehicle. I just have read all these other complaints on the same issues on the equinox 2007.
Noticed the smell of gas coming from my car. Also trouble starting. Checked gas cap and was fine. Drove around the rest of the day still very strong gas smell and issues when starting the car. Got home and looked up info and see that there are several issues. But of course my vehicle is not on the recall list. There was an obvious problem but only certain vehicles were recalled now mine is having the same issue. Safely risk and not a cheap fix.
Fuel leak from the tank
I got this car from frederi k auto center in march. Ever since then I had problems. I told them I let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right which wouldnt have pass. Then they repo it when I wqsnt late on my payemnt because I said I want it fixed sinxe it was sols that way or I will file a compalint. Everything qas illegal thatbthey did.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while stationary, the vehicle leaked fuel from the rear passenger wheel welds. The contact stated that the fuel odor entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. The VIN was not available.
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough. The check engine light came on. Sometimes the key will not come out of the ignition and I have to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch. I had vehicle towed to a chevrolet dealership and they could not find anything wrong or could duplicate problem. When I picked up the car I had drive it 15 miles and the car started doing the same thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed fuel on the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Car sputters and stalls sometimes while driving and sometimes when excelerating.can be driving down the street or getting onto the freeway.
On november 17th the vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating and to turn A/C off. A/c was not even on because it was cold and the heat was blowing cold air. The vehicle then told me while I was trying to get to a safe location to pull over that the engine power was reduced and the vehicle stated to crawl along the road. When the vehicle was looked at where I pulled over there was minimal oil in the vehicle and it had blow coolant all over the driver side wheel well from what looked like the overflow tube. Oil was put in the vehicle so that I could drive it to a safe location. On november 18th I went to start the vehicle to go to work and without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn A/C off. The vehicle was towed. The dealership that I use worked on it and replaced the temp control and thermostat and did a complete oil change. In the few days after this work was done I could still hear the fan running while driving and once I parked it would run for a while. On november 25th I was driving and the vehicle stated to say engine overheating and to turn A/C off once again I had to travel a short distance to get a semi safe location to pull over since the engine power was reduced again and the vehicle crawled along. The heater was blowing cold air I could hear the fans running inside the vehicle as well. This was the second time I had to have the vehicle towed in a week. It is now november 30th and I still do not have my vehicle back because they are still "working" on it. I see a lot of 2006 equinox's with the same issue not sure why this is not a recall because it is very inconvenient to not have a car and to miss work. I am sending pictures from the second time it was towed.
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough. It first started 3 months ago took it to for an oil change and the recommendation I received from service agent was to get fuel system cleaned and change the transmission fluids which cost me around $298. The same day it did the same thing while driving on the freeway, so I let it be for a while but it continues with the same problem and have contacted service agent but have no solution for me. The other issue it has is the key always gets stuck, and need to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that strong fuel fumes emitted around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
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