Pourous plastic fuel line located on top of gasoline tank is leaking slowly...confirmed by independent (Kaerchar Automotive..699 Castle Shannon Blvd 15234)(412‑563‑2827) official PA inspection station. Pourous plastic fuel line line to tank leaking fuel onto gasoline tank which is leaking down over tank towards whatever is located beneath
Chevrolet Impala fuel leak problems
33 of the 10,418 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Impala describe fuel leak, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 33
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical mileage
- 88,750
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel smell 3Fire or smoke 3Loss of power 2Check engine light 2Steering noise 1Stalling 1
What owners say
Fuel line leaking gas under engine.
I bought a 2002 chevy impala and got it looked at before purchase the only thing that popped up on the code reader was there is an electrical problem, sometimes my signal lights work sometimes they don't, my speedometer doesn't light up or anything. I then start to smell gas when I turn on the heat or air it's unbearable. I then proceeded to check for any recalls and there are a few dealing with the engine cooling and exhaust/gas leak along with electrical issues. They said the car could catch on fire at any time. I have two toddlers so there is no way that this is a safe car.
Water filling trunk and getting the back seat carpet wet. Mold smell until I discovered the trunk needs to be drained. Found leaking gaskets on tail lights. Bumper needs to be removed. Common problem dealer will not fix under warranty. I one of the tail lights also failed. 38k miles
While driving home from work power steering lost power on bridge & could barely turn wheel had the vehicle towed to dealer when I was informed it was also leaking gas fumes
The fuel pressure regulator leaking gas.. And smells gasoline really strong.. And hard starting issue.
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.
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.
When I am driving my vehicle the gear shift the stick on it's own.I hear a pop sound when it happens.this happens when I am in motion and driving the car..I have already taken my car in for a recall last year to replace a ignition switch.it has been happening for a few weeks and I thought it was normal,until I was in traffic and it moved on it's own. Also last year I had to have the fuel injector replaced on my car.it had been leaking gas for a while.the dealership told me I would have to pay to have it fixed.there weren't any recalls during the time.
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.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 06V419000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
- Risk
- The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V090000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4l engine and non-antilock braking system (ABS). These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." a fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began june 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020.
Recall number 01V136000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Impala fuel leak
Which Chevrolet Impala years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (7 complaints), 2000 (6 complaints) and 2007 (6 complaints).
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