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1997 Chevrolet Lumina: fuel leak

5 of the 346 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina describe fuel leak.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Fuel leak by model year

  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    5
  • 1995
    3
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    1
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Fuel system · 53,000 miles · PA

Consumer stated fuel leaked. Dealer indicated that fuel tank rusted which produced a hole. *ak the consumer stated that fuel leaked constantly from the vehicle. Moving or parked the consumer noticed a puddle of gas under the vehicle. The consumer was told that due to lack of driving the fuel tank rusted out.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · MA

Consumer found gas leaking from the top of the gas tank. The gas tank is degrading because snow, rain and road salt accumulates on the top of the tank. *jg *jb

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Fuel system · MI

My gas tank on my 1997 lumina was just replaced because of a leak. My wife's work vehicle which is a 1997 lumina had its gas tank replaced this summer. I think there is a gas leak problem with the 1997 lumina. Dt

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Fuel system · MA

There was gas leaking from the vehicle's fuel tank. The consumer stated that because of the design defect, snow sand and road salt was allowed to accumulate on the top of the gas tank causing it to rust and degrade.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Fuel system · TX

Defective fuel injector system leaks fuel. This may have caused a fire. Dealer had to replace fuel injector system. Please provide further information.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina fuel leak

Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina?

5 of 346 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina (1%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

Steering lock-up 15Power steering loss 14Stalling 13No deployment 12Airbag light 11Fuel gauge 11Fuel pump 10Wipers 9Brake failure 7Headlights 6Loss of power 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5

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