2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT: fuel leak

Filed Dec 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NY

Fuel leak and heavy fuel fumes with gas tank/assembly leak on 2002 chevy trailblazers.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Fuel system · 91,485 miles · PA

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.

Filed Dec 16, 2006 · Fuel system · 40,200 miles · IN

I own 2002 trailblazer and twice the fuel tank had broken around the filler neck letting fuel leak out. The problem is several other owners have had the same problem. The second time it broke I replaced it my self and I am sure it is a manufacturing defect. If a owner had this problem it could cause fire/explosion.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Fuel system, Lights · MD

I own a 2002 trail blazer ext. I bought it brand new and I have had many many problems with it. I finally have had it and decided to see if the internet reported any similar problems and to my amazement there are many people out there with the same problems, but here is my story. I have had to have the brake lights electrical system on both sides replaced, molding around the license plate frame repaired, oxygen sensor replaced, sway bars replaced, windshield wiper motors replaced, left side passenger window motor broke twice, gas tank replaced because it was leaking gas and now it is back in the shop once again because the engine light came on and I had the onstar system do an engine analysis and they said something is wrong with my power train. I took it to the dealership and they call to tell me the gas tank is leaking gas and needs to be replaced. I told them I just had it done in october 2003. They told me I could not drive my vehicle. I see there was a recall done on some 2002 trailblazers due to a problem like this, but they say my vehicle is not one of them. Why? I am having the same problems with the gas tank. This is the second one. I am lucky I took it in or something may have happened if it is this dangerous. I would appreciate a response back. Thank you, kathy yates.