2000 Chevrolet Impala: fuel leak

Filed May 31, 2017 · Engine · 120,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the intake manifold leaked fuel and released vapors. The contact stated that the intake manifold was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed May 31, 2017 · Engine · 123,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the intake manifold leaked fuel and released vapors. The intake manifold was replaced two years prior by a certified mechanic, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the intake manifold was fractured. In addition, the intake manifold exploded and caused a fire. A police report was not filed. The contact's family extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The dealer, walter's chevrolet, was contacted about the fire. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and there was an odor emitting through the vents into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · KY

1. I discoverd I had a slow gas leak in the gas return lines. I had been smelling gas for several months but just thought it was a spill in the trunk possibly or something else. I never suspected it to be a leak because the car was so new and in excellent condition and had never been treated roughly. 2. I couldn't drive the car for several weeks trying to figure out what it was and if it was a recall or not, it wasn't clear. The consequences could have been much worse if I hadn't found the leak. 3. I took the car to my mechanic, they said it was a recall; they suggested I take it to a chevrolet dealership and have them fix it. I did that and they informed me that they were not able to fix it becuase it wasn't included in the recall. I took it back to the original mechanic and they fixed it for exactly half the price the chevrolet dealership was trying to charge... Anyway, I am out of pocket a lot of money for a relatively new car. The recall on the website seems to include the gas hoses but when I called general motors, they said my VIN # wasn't included in the recall. My mechanic advised me to file a complaint becuase it clearly states that my car should be included in the recall!

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · IL · fire

When the vehicle was started, there was an explosion and the engine caught on fire. The ignition components in the firewall area overloaded or shorted out rapidly which caused the plastic cover and parts around it to incinerate. Possible fuel leak, hoses, or seals damaged by explosion igniting fuel. General motors offered to replace vehicle. Instead settled claim. Replaced new impala. *jb *cb

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Fuel system · MD

Dealer found raw gas polling on hot engine block. Examination by dealer showed fuel return line leaking due to rodent damage. Return line components are made of a composite material which apparently attracts small gnawing rodents which are gnawing on to the point of destruction causing fuel leaks and also gnawing on electrical wiring. General motor cars parked in this garage for the past 38 have never been damaged in this manner. I suspect something in the composite material is attracting gnawing rodents. Having contacted general motors customer service I was told there is nothing under the hood that would attract rodents. General motors refused to accept that the composite material may be attracting gnawing rodents. Having owned various gm cars over the past 50 years I have never had a safety problem due to rodent damage. Something used in the manufacture of this car is attracting gnawing animals.