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.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 1,178 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 131,231
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20222
- 20213
- 20201
- 20173
- 20164
- 201515
- 20101
- 20082
- 20076
- 20051
- 20044
- 20031
- 20023
- 19991
- 19982
What owners say
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.
Had the smell of gas while driving, found fuel tank wet with gasoline. Removed fuel tank and found the top of the fuel pump assembly had rusted out and the fuel line fittings on the fuel pump had also rusted out and leaking.
The top of the poly fuel tank has a recess for the electric fuel pump assembly which is gasket mounted within the tank. The two inch fuel line connectors atop the pump are metal. Due to the design of the poly fuel tank, water can collect within the recess and cause the metal lines to rust-out at the connection bends for the poly fuel lines to engine. The smell of gas starts out as being subtle, however become stronger as the rust pin holes get larger. The gasoline leakage occurs while the vehicle is in operation. This is can be a major safety hazzard if someone throws a smoking butt on the highway. There should be a recall to repair this design
Heavy gasoline fumes after vehicle driven a short distance. Fumes apparent at stops, sometimes while driving and parked. No trace of fumes or incipient leakage underhood, however there is weepage on the upper-inboard area of the tank itself. A very definite safety hazard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After fueling their is a strong smell of gas upon start up that lingers for about 5 minutes, also false codes pop up in dash display.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?
6 of 1,178 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
Door locks 142Airbag light 31Check engine light 31Fire or smoke 25Oil consumption 20Loss of power 18Won't start 17Stalling 16No deployment 13Adaptive cruise 11Wipers 11Battery drain 10Fuel gauge 9Jerking 9Misfire 9Seat belt 9Grinding brakes 8Fuel pump 8Transmission failure 8ABS 7Engine failure 7Knocking 5Fuel leak 5
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