Vehicle gas gauge suddenly stopped recording the gas level in the tank.*mr. The consumer stated the fuel pump and sender assembly had to be replaced at a cost of $524.28. *jb
1997 Chevrolet Lumina fuel system complaints
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The fuel gauge did not indicate the correct amount of fuel. As a result the vehicle ran out of gas while driving and the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The consumer was told of a fuel gauge recall but hasn't been able to have the vehicle repaired. *ak *cb
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
My wife had been complaining about a strong odor of fuel that she could smell while both in her vehicle driving, as well as, when the vehicle was parked and she was outside of it. I investigated and detected a strong odor of fuel as well. We then had our mechanic investigate the problem further and he discovered that the top of the fuel tank was severely corroded, as well as, in the area of the tank's seam. The more fuel in the tank, the worse the release of fuel vapors becomes, as the tank itself becomes saturated due to the severe corrosion. My mechanic tried to locate a new fuel tank through a local dealership but soon discovered that the fuel tank for this vehicle is not available. There are no after market, new or salvage tanks available for the 1997 lumina - nationwide. I filed a report with general motors 1(800) number on december 23rd, 2002. The dealership also opened a spac case through their parts network. I have followed up with gm's 1 (800) number twice since. There are no fuel tanks available for this vehicle. I am being told that there may be a tank available in late february or march but no one can give me a date. All I'm being told is that everything that can be done is being done. My log number with gm's 1 (800) number is 1-57851557. I have now been without a vehicle (due to safety and environmental concerns) for over five weeks. Researching existing complaints, the following exhibit the same or similar problem or could be somehow related: 567617, 725489, 769287, 785477, 816599, 8013382, 8020645. Today, with no fuel tanks available, I can only imagine how many problems have gone unreported.
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
Consumer states that the intake manifold gasket is made of plastic. When this happens all of the radiator fuel is washed into the block causing major damage to the block. Dealer contacted. Mr
Consumer states that the fuel tank is leaking from the seam. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
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.
Fuel line is too close to transmission, if vehicle is hit from right fender, it will cause fuel line to rupture, resulting in a fire.
When vehicle is parked or being driven, there is an excessive gas odor present. Dealer says that gas is seeping from gas tank due to tank rusting. Dealer insists fuel tank needs to be replaced.*ak the tank is rusted all around the tank where the seam is.
Intake manifold is leaking oil onto engine. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak the engine had a hole where the distributor used to be and the hole was capped with o? Ring and a plug. The hardening of the o'ring was due to heat causeing the oil to leak.
About four days before the actual shut down of the car, my daughter was coming home from school when she noticed the fuel gauge was fluctuating all over the place. We were going to have it checked asap, not thinking that it was a severe problem. Four days later, while driving on ridge road at about 40 MPH, the car shut down electrically, no brakes, no steering (power) and fought to get the car off the road. A chevy dealer nearby ran diagnostics (doan chevy ridge road) and determined a faulty fuel pump sending unit. My concern is I had no awareness of any problems on this vehicle and the what if she were on the expressway going 55mph? I believe this to be a serious situation. What can be done?
Fuel injectors are failing; injectors have a coding through fuel system. Dealership is aware of problem.
Vehicle has a long crank cycle after warm up, these symptoms may be intermittent, consumer had computer upgraded, but condition still exists, dealer found the fuel pressure drops at the tank and recommended replacing fuel module/fuel pump assembly and the fuel filter.
Vehicle bounced and ran roughly. Also ,had low idle. All the lights came on ,and vehicle stalled. Seemed like fuel was not getting into vehicle. Consumer had to replace fuel injector on december 6, 2001. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it might be fuel injector.please add VIN.
Intake manifold gaskey blew out... Dealer told me that they have had alot of the 3.1 engines doing this? Ran me almost $800.00 to get it fixed at dealer.wanted to see if you had any other complaints?
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage, the fire was so intense that the vehicle melted down to the frame, also consumers house burned down, it was determined by the fire investigators that the cause of the fire was started by the fuel pump and the daytime running lights.
Gas gauge reads inaccurately, indicates full when it's empty.
Fuel gauge did not read accurately. Indicated full when it was empty.
Vehicle has experienced brake problems, front rotors have been replaced twice, front brake pads have been replaced, rear shoes glazed. Steering gear replaced due to consumer losing power steering while driving, power steering pump was replaced, rack was also replaced. Water pump was leaking and was replaced. Air bag light illuminated, dealer stated sir coil inoperative.
Had alternator that was rebuild. Alternator went out while vehicle was going 70mph with A/C blowing. Also, 5-6 miles motor kept cutting on and off, finally stopping.. No electricity was getting to fuel pump. Once vehicle cut off pump and brakes no longer worked. Consumer had to use emergency brake to help stop vehicle.
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Vehicle stalled without prior warning while driving 65 MPH, fuel pump failed. This has happened 3 times. Pump was under warranty for 12 months and lasted 13 months. *ak
Gas gauge reads incorrectly, making driver unaware of amount of fuel in tank. Dealer cant find cause.
We need assistants - my '97 lumina caught on fire and burned down our house on 10/29/00. We lost the car, which melted down to the frame, the house and contents. We would have lost our lives if this had occurred two hours later. It has been determined by the athens clarke county fire investigator and the cotton states investigator that the fuel pump and daylight runners caused this fire. This defect in my vehcile is a life saftey issue - who will be the next victms? Please contact me asap.
Vehicle is experiencing transmission problems.
Defective fuel injector system leaks fuel. This may have caused a fire. Dealer had to replace fuel injector system. Please provide further information.
The fuel guage componets will cost over 500 for parts alone. On the engine check light problem the o2 sensor at manifold was replaced and it drove fine for 1.5 months. It has done it again. Can humidity play a part. The car runs ok after a few minutes.
When we stopped the car it would not start again. The reason I am writing is to find out if there have been a large number of individuals who have reported this part's failure. It cost nearly $800 to replace this one item. I do not know if this part has failed before. I do not have a history of the car. Can you assist me? No, safety defect mentioned in summary.
Vehicle would experience engine leaking. Owner noticed the leakage on garage floor. The problem occurred after routine maintenance on vehicle. The head gaskets/servo cover/ "o" rings,intake manifold/engine valves & pan gasket were changed. The transmission was also leaking. The dealer did all repairs.
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