Have had my 2007 equinox since 2009 with a few problems. Stabilitrac light coming on....A/C not turning on....window washer fluid not spraying. But today, out of nowhere, a gas smell. No visible leak, just the smell. After searching on line and seeing numerous complaints about the same problem, I wonder, do I try and find out the problem through a mechanic and probably spend a fortune or wait to see if a gm realizes there is a problem and wait for a recall.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints
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Husband got home and parked in driveway. I got home about a hour later and parked behind him. When I got out of my car I could smell gas. It was coming from the right passanger side of his car. There was no gas on the ground. I called gm to see if this is covered under my warranty and they did not know. I was told by a someone at gm that several of these cars were recalled for this but mine was not one of them. I took my car to the local chevy dealer and they told me it could be $1000+. I called gm and filed a complaint. They said they would call the dealership and call me back. I have not yet heard from them. My husband had to rent a car in the meantime. This sounds like a safty issue to me. Gm should repair this problem.
My wifes car started to smell like gasoline on 9/15/11 on the outside. At first we thought it was maybe a little gasoline that had spilled. Later that night she parked the car inside the garage and later went back to get something out of the garage and it smelled very strongly of gasoline. She called me and we decided to take the car outside of the garage. I personally checked the outside of the car everywhere for a possible leak as well as the garage floor for any gas leak, but found nothing. We started to worry and immediately went online and typed in "my 2007 chevy equinox smells like gas" and hundreds of complaints came up for that same year/make/model in regards to the fuel system with the exact symptoms. Today 9/16/11 my wife experienced the other symptom most people were talking about online which is the car struggles to turn on. We are very scared and believe something should be done because this is a huge safety issue. Living in florida where it gets very hot when it comes to gasoline it is not something to joke about. My wife also travels with my 2 1/2 year old and it scares me that something worse might happen. Hopefully this can get resolved asap. In the meantime she will be driving my car until we can resolve the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a massive amount of fuel leakage on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the fuel tank exhibited a crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Raw gasoline leaks onto the ground from about 12" forward of the right rear tire and 14" toward the center of the vehicle.
My wife started smelling gas after driving our 2007 chevy equinox. At first we thought it was a possible loose gas cap, but after checking the smell became worse over the next couple of days. I did some further checking on the internet and found a possible problem from others that had the same problem. I looked up under the vehicle and found a fuel leak coming from the top of the gas tank and running down the side next to the fuel fill neck that's located very close to the exhaust system. At that point we stopped driving the vehicle and called our local chevy dealership and where told that it was most likely a fuel pump issue and we needed to bring it in to have it looked at. The guesstimate cost is about $1000.00 parts and labor if that was the problem. I decided to remove the fuel tank myself since I have been a mechanic for 20+ years. I was correct that it's a cracked in the fuel pump pipe on the top of the gas tank that's part of the fuel pumpassembly. The leak was soaking the electric connectors for the fuel pump and running down the tank next to the exhaust system. I contacted the local chevy dealership and was told that my vehicle was out of warranty and they have not seen an issue with this before. The top of the tank is very protected. There is no signs of damage from something from the road that might have hit it or anything else that may have caused this problem other than stress from normal use. As I searched the internet more for this issue I have found very many complaints about this issue and who knows how many that have not been reported. This is a serious fire issue and I feel it should be investigated.
My mother inlaw and wife have a 2007 equinox with 59 thousand miles on it smelt gas fumes for a while now it is pouring gas from top of gas tank can not drive she is 75 years old have to take her every where in bored car .can not afford to have it fixed
I have a 2007 chevy equinox and I smell gas fumes but there is no leak. I started smelling the smell of gas over a month ago. After driving the fumes are really strong. There are no visible leaks just the smell of gas. The smell is on the right side were the gas cap is. I checked the gas cap and it is closed properly. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and after diagnosing with a smoke machine he found the leak to be coming out of the pressure relief hose behind the rear tire wall on the passenger side. He replaced the vapor canister ($98.59 + tax & labor) that is suppose to prevent any pressurized gas vapors to recycle back into the gas tank. The smell is still there! Any advice would be helpful.
On thursday 14 june 2011 I thought I had smell gas in my truck. Had my husband to lay down an look under the truck and he said it was wet. The fumes of gas is getting stronger by the day. I really getting afraid to drive my truck that bi really enjoy driving. It seem that this has happen to other. Is there not been a recall on this problem because for that just to happen all of a sudden is strange and dangerous I think. What can you tell me that might help.
2007 chevrolet equinox lt, noticed raw gas smell coming from right rear of vehicle. Took to repair shop and was advised that the plastic gas tank had a crack in it where the neck goes into the tank. Upon checking online I see other people having same problem. Contacted chevrolet service and got no where. Had repair shop replace tank with new tank. With numerous complaints seen on same problem it seems like there is a problem with tank. Also is a safety risk with gas leaking out of side of tank for possible fire
Aprox 2 weeks ago I started smelling gas coming from the back passenger side of the vehicle. Smell has progressively gotten worse over the last 2 weeks. Took the vehicle to a chevy dealership on 6/27/2011 and they have stated that they would need to drop the fuel tank to determine the exact issue which is one of 3. One being the circle ring on top of the tank, a fuel module, or a crack in the gas tank. They examined the entire vehicle and there is nothing that would have caused any of these items to go wrong. I have googled and seen where there are several consumers that have had the same issues with their 2007 equinox's. I asked the dealership if there is a big risk in driving the vehicle like it is. Their answer was that anytime gas fumes are present it presents risks. Every night when parking the vehicle in the garage, the next morning the gas fumes are tremondously concentrated (this is with all the garage windows open to vent the garage). As of 6/27/2011, there has been no repairs done on the vehicle. I feel with the several compliants that I have seen for this issue, this this should a safety recall in which chevy needs to correct.
My married daughter(3 small kids) recently started smelling gas at the right rear of her 2007 equinox(74,000 mi). Inspection by local dealer revealed gas tank seam near pump/sending unit assembly separated & leaking. Vehicle is still within power train and emissions warranties but gm is only willing to cover cost of new tank(not officially under either warranty, just as a "good will" gesture) leaving $500.00 in labor for her to pay. Per the federal safety agency website, there have been multiple instances of this problem which could only be described as a component failure / manufacturing defect. Given the potential for a fire and/or explosion, gm should view this as a potential p/r nightmare and do whatever is necessary to rectify the situation(to include a loaner vehicle). Local dealer has been very helpful but it's gm's place to do the right thing rather than taking 'partial responsibility'. Two or more similar problems reported to the federal safety agency have been covered under warranty. Compared to the cost of a recall(or god forbid, a fire), repairing each of these as they happen without hesitation would be an insignificant expense for the manufacturer(and very good legal advice, I might add....) updated 07/20/11 *bf the consumer stated upon further inspection at another dealership, it was in fact discovered that the fuel pressure line at the sending unit was cracked and leaking. The problem was corrected and all parts and labor were covered under warranty. Updated 08/02/11*jb
I have a problem with my 2007 chevy equinox smelling like gas inside and outside on the passenger side of the vehicle, no noticeable damage to the vehicle, I took it in for a recall on the airbag sensors and the dealer noted the smell of gas, I have no warranty and cannot afford to take it to a dealer sounds like this is a defect that should be covered by gmc. Is gm going to wait until someone's equinox goes up in flames for them to admit it is a defect. And they called me to trade it in for another one, not.
Started smelling gasoline after leaving my 2007 chevy equinox parked for a long period of time. Then my equinox had difficulty starting after being parked overnight. Took it into the dealer, and they found a cracked fuel tank and a leak in the fuel pump. The cost for the fuel tanks was $1,000, but the dealer was able to apply a one-time gm safety fix, where I only paid $200 and gm covered the rest. The leak in the fuel pump was covered by the warranty.
There is an overwhelming smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. Prior to taking the vehicle into the shop you would have to turn the key over a couple times to prime the line before it would start. I was told there is a gas leak due to faulty fuel lines. Gm does not make the replacement lines separately so the entire fuel pump most be replaced. This is a huge safety issue and a manufacturing defect I should not have to pay for, unfortunately there is no recall so I will be paying for it out of pocket.
2007 equinox with 69,000 miles had a gas smell outside as well as in the cabin. Took it right to the dealer on a friday afternoon. The service supervisor put it on the lift and said I had a gas leak and could not drive the vehicle. Indicated it was most likely the fuel pressure modulator. Estimated the cost of repair would be about $650 plus labor. I called back that monday evening to inquire if the leak had been pinpointed. Good news!!! The part would take a couple of days to get in but it would be covered under the warranty!!! Saved me between $1200 - $1500. Chevy dealer in enterprise, al is the greatest! Don't know why so many others with the same type problem are turned away by the dealer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact smelled gasoline and noticed that there was a gasoline leak. The dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 58,000.
2007 chevy equinox gas leak. Noticed increased smell of gas. Previous to this I had a longer then normal starting problem, winds out then starts. I was told to leave the key in start position to build up pressure in the gas lines. I brought it to the dealer and they did not want to warranty the defect. I asked for a quote and said it was upward of $1,500. This is after having to pay $93 dollars for telling me I had a gas leak I know I already had. To my own troubleshooting I found that the fitting that attaches the high pressure gas line to the gas pump manifold appears to be a plastic to plastic compression fitting. It is highly likely that after constant vibration these two plastic parts can create a gap for gas to escape in large quantity. Thus the constant gas smell. With the key in the start position noticeable gas can be seen dispensing onto the floor. A manufacture defect in my eyes. I have no choice but to fix it myself with gm parts at a high cost of & 600.00 dollars, a gas pump assembly not otherwise found elsewhere. With the anticipation of the new part having the same defect.
I have chevy equinox 2007 which have problem in the steering(noise) which the dealer couldn't fix & there was some problem with oil tank which smells so bad worries me as I drive this truck with my 9 mth old baby was fixed fortunately.
Noticed strong smell of gasoline after driving. The smell lingered for several hours after the vehicle was parked. Brought to the dealer and was told that there was a fuel leak. Also fuel sensor indicated gas tank was 1/2 full, but dealer stated tank was full. Vehicle has 67000 miles on it. Dealer is replacing the fuel pump and fuel sensor under the powertrain warranty. No injuries or damage resulted from this, but I consider this to be a serious hazard as leaking fuel/fumes could have sparked an explosion. After researching this issue, it appears other owners have had similar complaints.
My gas cap has gone bad on a 2 1/2 yr old SUV? I was told this is rare by the state inspector. The dealer does not want to help me at all and I do not understand as I have had one problem after with my SUV.
I discovered a smell of fuel from my vehicle. Had vehicle inspected on 3/25/10 and found out that the fuel tank is leaking due to faulty manufacturing. The vehicle is a 2007 chevy equinox lt. It is just beyond warranty and no extended warranty was purchased. The fuel leak is beneath the rear passenger seat. There is no wear and tear to this area of the vehicle. There is no damage to this area of the vehicle. This vehicle has not been in a collision. The leak is due to poor manufacturing of this part. There has not been any injury or fire yet. But the potential exists.
Two weeks ago, started smelling gasoline while driving. Didn't see any obvious leakage. Took to sullivan saturn/chevrolet to have emission repair but they can't identify problem without removing gas tank. They charge for this $500 without knowing the exact problem or if it is covered by emission warranty. The car is two years old and the leak, whether emission or tank should not have happened. I think possible defect and it is very dangerous to drive. This should be covered as a safety issue and emission issue.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system. Given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! You could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as I had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and I am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
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