2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: fuel leak

Filed Aug 21, 2023 · Fuel system · MO

Fuel leak at the fuel tank. Pulled tank from the truck, found the fuel pump housing was completely rusted out. Upon inspection of the pump housing, the high pressure line was rusted out and almost off the pump, causing gasoline to pump out and all over. After replacing this fuel pump I inspected the frame and found the frame looks like a frame off a truck that is 40 years old, not a truck that is only 12 years old. The frame has heavy levels of rust down thru from the drivetrain back. There are spots that are rusted completely thru the frame where it looks like a crack down the frame. Most of the rust is on the bottom side or inside area of the frame. This area with the rust crack will have to be repaired very soon for safety of the vehicle, because if the frame would happen to fail where this crack is, the truck would fold in half, and if it is being driven on the interstate it would cause a major accident for sure. The rusting is so extensive that instead of repairing the spots, it would be more feasible to just go ahead and replace the whole back half of the truck frame. This is unacceptable for Chevrolet to use material that craps out so fast on trucks that are supposed to last many years, instead of falling apart long before they are even paid off. A 12 year old truck shouldn't have this extensive amount of rust damage to the frame. I would just fix the frame if this was commonplace for trucks, but my 2000 Dodge Ram has a frame far better then what is under my 2011 Chevy Silverado as far as rust goes. 2000 Dodge surface rust in spots, 2011 Chevy completely rusted thru in spots. My next inspection on this Chevy will more then likely remove it off the road unless the frame is repaired. Unacceptable from Chevrolet and for only a 12 year old truck. I added pics of the frame right in front of the fuel tank, which the frame shows that long rusted crack down it. Can send more pictures of the frame in other places if needed.

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Fuel system · 149,000 miles · MI

Leaking fuel at fuel pump at tank line rusted away!

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 52,976 miles · NY

I am original owner, purchased new 12/30/11, and vehicle has always been well cared for and maintained. It is a 2011 and only had 52,976 miles. I notice a gas odor and gas dripping underneath vehicle, with a hesitation in starting vehicle. Vehicle was brought to whiteman chevrolet in glens falls, ny. Their diagnosis was fuel pump rotted and leaking, and fittings rotted into plastic lines. They replaced fuel pump, lock ring, level sensor, and both lines off pump. Total cost was $1318.11. They stated these parts were corroded from weather and road salt, and not covered by any warranty or recall. I wrote a complaint to gm chevrolet customer assistance center. They assigned a case number 8-3967027450 and advisor 'deanndra' to investigate. Her investigation concluded that the parts that were replaced had been corroded by weather and road salt in my area. She stated there are no other complaints of this nature on file to indicate this being a problem, so this case is closed.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel from the bottom of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump line fractured and caused the fuel leak. The fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was a presence of a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags), but the parts were not available. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving various speeds, fuel leaked continuously onto the ground. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and then towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed that there was a crack in the feeder fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred after fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank to the full capacity. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was unavailable.