Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. While driving the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor was noticed from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed a leak from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 262,870.
Chevrolet S10 fuel smell problems
20 of the 5,662 owner complaints about the Chevrolet S10 describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 20
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 145,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20041
- 20004
- 19991
- 19982
- 19972
- 19961
- 19953
- 19943
- 19931
- 19912
Often reported together
What owners say
The fuel tank on my truck has cracked where the inlet tube connects to the tank , causing a fuel leak. There is a recall by chevrolet for the same condition on 2004 chevrolet tahoe with the plastic tank. General motors has discontinued the tank for replacement and will not verify there is a problem with this tank also. The tank emits gas fumes out of the cracks due to egr pressure requirements.
I purchased this vehicle from our local chevrolet dealer on 10/04/2014. I filled the fuel tank on 10/06/2014 and drove it to my residence (about 15 miles.) when I got home, I noticed there was a streak of a liquid on my driveway when I was backing into my garage. I got out of my truck and noticed a fuel smell and got a trouble light to see if I could determine the source. It was running out below the fuel tank. I then took my floor jack and jacked up the vehicle so I could get a bucket under it to catch the fuel that was running on to the floor. I collected about 1 1/2 gallons. I called the dealer the next morning and they say I am obligated to pay to repair the truck.
While driving, gasoline fumes can be smelled. We have had this problem since we purchased this vehicle. I have a 1995 chevrolet blazer s10. I know that there are several recalls for the fuel system/tank. Truck turns off occasionally. Before realizing the recalls, I have sent alot of time and money having mechanics look at it. Several believe it to be a fuel issue and the gas odor is safety risk.
Gas odor- upon state inspection failure revealed both gas lines were able to rub together, causing a lot of fuel to leak onto the exhaust causing smoke. Both lines will need to be replaced to avoid the truck exploding or catching fire. Funny how you can only buy the fuel lines from chevrolet. What is to keep them from rubbing together again after I spend the four hundred dollars to have it fixed? This is a defect. Also, faulty windshield wiper motors or wiring allows the windshield wipers to just completely stop while it is downpouring rain. I could have ended up in the lake! I had to pay to have it replaced. There are several complaints online from owners of the same vehicle regarding both of my complaints. Why is nothing being done to make gm fix these known defects before someone dies?
Vehicle experienced a gas leak where the fuel filler pipe connects to the gas tank. This vehicle was recalled for this defect in 1994. However, the manufacturer was not identifying with the recall number which was provided by the consumer. *ak no recall found for this vehicle. In looking in the drivers side wheel well the consumer noticed where a rubber sleeve/union was damp with fuel. The fuel smell could be noticed from a distance.
While driving, the consumer smelled a fuel odor. The consumer also noticed while the vehicle was parked oil was a leaking from underneath the vehicle. Please provide further details.
The vehicle was letting off exhaust fumes into the vehicle, which put the driver and the passenger to sleep. The driver was awakened by a police siren. The consumer suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. The brakes failed to perform as designed when they were applied. *ak the consumer stated she suffered muscle and nerve damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
While driving consumer smelt gas fumes. Consumer had vehicle service by the dealership who indicated that the fuel line is rubbing against the transmission or frame of the vehicle , that cause a hole in the fuel line, which resulted in a fuel leak. Please provide more details. Ts
Exhuast manifold has a hole in it and blows exhaust fumes inside passenger's compartment. Owner had exhaust manifold replaced. However, problem still reoccursred. Please provide more information.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank filler pipes were not manufactured to specification which caused loss of fuel between the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent tube during a test. The loss of fuel was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash were to occur, it may cause the joint between the fuel tank filler pipes and the vent tube to crack. If the vehicle overturned, fuel leakage would occur, which could result in a post-crash fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.
Recall number 94V014000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
- Risk
- In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Replace sender seals.
Recall number 91V108000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet S10 fuel smell
Which Chevrolet S10 years have gas smell in the cabin problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (4 complaints), 1994 (3 complaints) and 1995 (3 complaints).
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