2007 Chevrolet Tahoe: fuel leak

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Fuel system · 131,231 miles · WI

My 2007 chevrolet tahoe developed a fuel leak at the discharge of the fuel pump. The leak occurred on the top of the fuel tank directly below the left rear passenger seat. The leak sprayed fuel all over the gas tank and bottom of the truck body. This is a safety concern due to the possibility of the atomized fuel starting on fire. The driver or passengers could have been severely burned. The vehicle was in motion when the leak occurred. I noticed a very strong smell of fuel, I pulled over and gas was dripping off of the fuel tank. The fuel line depressurized after the engine was shut off and continued to spray gas for 10 to 15 seconds.

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 198,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear driver side by the fuel tank and tire. The service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · NY

Top of fuel pump rotting away and leaking fuel and fumes. Led inst. Cluster not working, unable to est, mileage or any engine info that is posted. Not a moving part not relegated to wear and tear. Should not have gone blank as odometer is a mandated item in a vehicle.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · IL

Fuel leak came every time I fuel up, smell got inside the truck , I took it in for service was told seal between pump housing and tank seals and lines leaving tank made from plastic needed changing leaking ass well there is rust on the top of the housing of pump but no rust any where else on the truck estimated cost of repair 1500.00 tech at dealer said common problem but no recall issued yet since fuel leak issues are dangerous and they happen out of the blue

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 98,400 miles · MD

This vehicle is only 8 years old and fuel lines, fuel pump are rusted to the point of failing to support the pressures within the system. Obviously, the type of steel, thickness of fuel line steel material is not made in such manner as to give a reasonable service life before failing. This is a clear failure of an important system within this vehicle that everyone relies on performing to a level of reasonable trust. This failure is only noticeable when you get a gas leak underneath the vehicle, too late and already putting owners at risk of fires or vehicle dying on highway traffic. This leak usually happens very close to the gas tank which is made of plastic, so you only need a source of ignition to cause great damage and / or loss of life. I noticed this fuel leak on the road, when I smelled gas inside the car so I stopped at a gas station to get gas and checked underneath the vehicle and noticed a gas leak coming from what it looked like on top of the gas tank. On further examination, found that the gas leak was coming from the fuel pump supply line connections which were rusted to the point of leaking like a fountain. Installed a new pump and connections only to find other steel lines also rusted and also leaking. Please, this needs to be looked into before some people unaware of these defects pay dearly for some big car maker like gm using inferior materials so they could raise their profit line, regardless of people safety.