2008 Chevrolet Equinox: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Dec 17, 2024 · Fuel system · 182,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the outside of the vehicle and the odor was entering into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2024 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and allowing the vehicle to idle for a minute or two, the contact started smelling an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated an orange-colored engine symbol was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle was constant. The contact became aware that there was a small puddle of fuel on the passenger side rear tire underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2023 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · NE

The contact's mother owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered a major fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was given an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Fuel system · TX

Very strong fuel/gasoline smell in and around vehicle. Some fuel dripping from above fuel tank area. Had the vehicle diagnosed at local mechanic. He stated that the fuel line on the main fuel pump is cracked/damaged.

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 70,593 miles · PA

A strong smell of gas coming from the left rear of car, took it to a auto service station there when it was checked the service people found that the fuel line rotted at one of connections and it started to leak, after I had it replaced I told me the car was out of warrenty and they could not do anything about it.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · FL

First there was smell in driver side back passenger seat. Then the smell got stronger outside car, right driver wheel well. Took to my mechanic for over 20 years and he verified smell and was able to stick his hand up and feel wet spot on top/ side of gas tank. Both with car in motion and stopped. The 2007 equinox has a recall for the exact same complaint, gas smell in driver side passenger seat and wheel well. I called chevrolet and there is a notice but no recall. They are using the same plastic part on the both cars and the part may deteriorate or defective on both years.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA

My vehicle should have two recalls; first the airbags. When my passenger is sitting in the seat the check engine light will come on telling me to check my airbag and the airbag light is off. I'm not sure if it will deploy if I get in an accident or if it will on its own one day hurting my passenger. Second, my vehicle smells like gasoline. It smells worse when I fill the tank up and its doesn't start right away. I am driving my vehicle since this is the only vehicle I have. I have seen online were the 2007 equinox had a recall for the airbag and gas tank. Please help me.

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 78,438 miles · NY

I received special coverage letter 12191 july 2013 that stated repairs needed to be made to my vehicle in a chevy location by 7/31/14. These repairs would only be made if the vehicle presented a problem by then (plastic supply or return on fuel pump may crack/leak fuel/vapors; in the presence of an ignition source may cause vehicle fire). On 9/18/17 I brought my vehicle to my trusted mechanic (I didn't remember chevy's expired letter from 2013) scared of smelling fuel. He repaired my car the next day & informed me of a special coverage note on 2007 models of my vehicle. I contacted chevy via letter asking if they would reimburse me for the work done. Their 1st response was they simply wouldn't because I had it done at my own private mechanic. I should have driven my fuel smelling vehicle to chevy (whom I do not have a professional relationship with) so one of their mechanics can see if there was in fact a problem first. I then replied, that after looking online I found a new york times article (https.//nyti.ms/2hwdwed), dated 10/1/12, that stated that chevy was going to originally send out a letter stating that I had 10 years or 120,000 miles to have part replaced, but my letter states only until 7/31/14. Their verbal response was that they sent me an additional letter & maybe it went to the wrong address (I live at my current location for 46 years). Either way I should have done the investigating on my own to find out about said letter (found online after the fact 12191b; document id 4233868, dated 7/8/15) which believe it or not still stated that reimbursement requests must be submitted by 7/31/14. They simply told my husband that they would not stand behind their product or reimburse us because we went to our own mechanic who has been doing our vehicle maintenance for over 20 years.

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 180,595 miles · NC

Faulty return port in fuel pump module leaking fuel (severe leak) started noticing a smell with no visible leak, now when car is parked loosing all fuel pressure (car won't start on first try) and parked with 1/2 tank now no fuel left in car. Distinct smell of fuel and car is parked. Is this part of recall?

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the contact observed a fuel odor within the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, when the vehicle was filled with fuel, the fuel gauge displayed otherwise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The vehicle was taken to almeda auto (car inspection station) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module/system needed to be replaced. After the contact left the inspection station, the vehicle stalled, was not able to restart, and was towed to the contact's residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a crack was in the inlet or the outlet line and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the top inlet or outlet was leaking fuel, which dripped onto the garage floor. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact noticed a very strong fuel odor inside the vehicle cabin. The contact stated that for the past two years, the same failure occurred, especially in cold weather. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.