My check engine turned on inside the car it was smelling like gas . I went to a local shop they did a diagnostic test and its a fuel tank leak . Its leaking right were the fuel goes in the tank . I called chevrolet and they said there is no recall . But I found a recall for this vehicle action #eao7009.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems
23 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap8
- Storage: tank assembly5
- Delivery: fuel pump1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the us.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving.upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. This condition is caused by corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module.water and road salt collect on top of the fuel pump leading to small pinholes appearing on the fuel lines.fuel may leak and collect on top of the module and/or spill onto the ground.the data evaluated under this investigation reflect a relatively low frequency of occurrence that largely arises in salt belt states.gm has extended the warranty on the subject component to ten years or 120,000 miles.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information select document search.
EA07009
Fuel tank leak
In june 2007, gm will expand its special policy to address fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fractures on certain model year (my) trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl vehicles.the expanded policy covers my 2002-2004 trailblazer ext, gmc envoy xl, and gmc envoy xuv vehicles and will extend for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever comes first).gm will provide free repair of the fuel tank. It is sending letters to owners beginning in june of 2007.this action supersedes gm's previous 7 year/70,000 mile special policy for my 2002 trailblazer ext and envoy xl vehicles.the condition is most often reported as illumination of the service engine soon (ses) light.the vehicle's diagnostic system detects the presence of a fuel system pressure leak and illuminates the ses light.other owners report smelling gasoline fumes. The action taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
PE07014
Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
Odi has received reports that the fuel pump module leaks fuel and or vapor underneath the vehicle.gm states, the failure mechanism is corrosion of the fuel pump module flange which may lead to a fuel leak.corrosion of the fuel pump module flange is the result of the vehicle operating in a corrosive environment.odi has upgraded this pe to engineering analysis (ea07-009) to further assess this issue.
PE07013
What 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Noticed strong fuel odor around the vehicle, found out a crack in the tank around the tube connecting the hose coming from the filler neck, quite dangerous it could lead to a fire, ask gm and the have a safety policy adjustment, but it expires when the car is 7 years old or 70000 miles, there are many many cases like this so this must be a recall issue at my point of view.
Fuel leak and heavy fuel fumes with gas tank/assembly leak on 2002 chevy trailblazers.
The fuel tank on my vehicle has leaked or had an evap leak detected and had needed a replacement 4 times in 7 years of ownership. First replacement at 2288 miles on10/04/02, then 18474 miles on 10/17/03, then 34782 miles on 08/21/04 and 96121 miles on 01/21/09.the car dealership has completed the replacements each time and were previously covered by my extended warranty. It is now not covered by the warranty and needs replacing again at $1000 expense.
There is rust all over the inside of my engine, two exhaust manifold bolts rusted off and I had an exhaust leak. I had to have it fixed so I took it into a chevrolet dealer. While it was there they told me that the gas tank had a crack in it and had to be replaced, at a cost of over 700.00 dollars. I can't afford to have the manifold and tank fixed. Now I am faced with either exhaust leaking or gas leaking. They said the gas tank was cracked at the neck. I called general motors to state that I thought it was a manufacturers defect. Gm called the dealer and they told them that the vehicle was in good shape and that there was no sign of misuse or neglect. Gm called me back and stated that the crack was due to the age of the vehicle and wear and tear. I have never heard of a vehicle gas tank cracking for no reason unless there was a defect in the gas tank itself. The tank is plastic and the neck is also plastic, it is all one piece. I feel this is a very dangerous problem and through no fault of my own I have to find a remedy to the problem. The only way to tell if there is a leak is if the tank is full.
Bad gas tank, cracked neck, bad gas cap causing state inspection failure and sounds like a safety hazard to me..
Smelled gasoline around SUV, became more prominent one day when starting SUV gasoline poured out from under. Had SUV towed to repair station had to replace the fuel sending module cost me 367.90 parts 165.00 labor.
After refilling fuel tank full of gasoline and driving until ~80% full, I smelled fuel vapors coming from the vehicle when standing outside. Outside temperature was ~70 f. After the next trip the vehicle mil came on. Codes were related to evap leak p0442. Dealer replaced fuel tank and filler neck tube, cracked. Almost 1 year prior gm issued a notice that this issue might occur and would be covered at gm's expense. I recalled that I had received a letter regarding a mil light that might appear. Dealer repaired vehicle under this letter / warranty. Vehicle had ~80k miles. Driven daily in 4 season area.
Smell of gas inside and outside of the vehicle after fill up. Took to dealership and notified them of an emission service bulletin #07099 regarding a fuel inlet check valve fracture. The dealerships assessment was that they found lines at top of sending unit rusted and fuel leaking out of lines, replaced sending unit. I do have the part they replaced and lines are rusted but see no holes where leaking occurred. Bill total was $816.78 (219.65 labor, 535.60 sending unit module, 15.30 seal.
I have a 2002 trailblazer ext and the gas tank leaks at the filler tube connection.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (129 complaints), 2003 (89 complaints) and 2004 (46 complaints).
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