2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT: fuel leak

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Fuel system · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. The contact stated that fuel was leaking near the bottom rear of the vehicle. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the check valve was fractured. Joe lunghamer chevrolet (475 summit dr, waterford twp, mi 48328, 1-(248) 683-7100) was notified and stated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed and there was no fuel system recall. The manufacturer issued extended warranty campaign number: 14423, but they had not provided a recall remedy to prevent the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warrant. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Fuel system · 194,000 miles · MN

Has a bad gas smell leaking gas somewhere

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · CT

The federal safety agency action number : pe07014 occurred on my vehicle around november 2014. The problem presented as p0442 cel and odor of gas after parking in garage. Gm has indicated because the special consideration allowance has expired, despite the low mileage they will do nothing. This vehicle was purchased new in august 2003. I do not understand why gm was not compelled to issue a safety recall due to the risk of gas leaking. I would appreciate assistance to get gm to minimally provide defective parts replacement, due to the know manufacturing defect in the gas tank.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · IA

This is my second complaint due to a second problem with the fuel system. Vehicle was taken to dealership for gas leak, which turned out to be caused by 2 different, well-known fuel system problems. Gm offered no solution to either problem because I'm 3 months outside of the extended warranty. My total bill for both leaks was $1,500. Both leaks are known safety problems, as referenced in bulletins 07099 and 07076. I was told the vehicle should not be driven because of the leaks. Gas tank replacement is not what I consider normal a maintenance item. It is a known problem and these tanks need to be recalled.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · IA

Fuel leak on top of fuel tank. This is a known safety issue, and an extended service/warranty was added to fix this problem. The dealership said the vehicle should not be driven as-is. I did not receive notice of this warranty. Gm refuses to offer any more than a 10% discount, even though 3 months prior this same defect would have been fixed at no cost under the special warranty coverage. I was willing to split the cost 50/50, but no other options were deemed acceptable by gm. My vehicle is under the 120,000 mile cutoff as specified in the extended service, but 3 months out of date. Being this is a known problem and severe fire hazard, I feel gm should offer a better solution and at the minimum a reduced cost repair.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · PA

In the past 3 years vehicle had gas odor upon exiting vehicle upon use. Until recently, fuel started leaking profusely when vehicle was running. General motors issued extended warranty due to many complaints regarding this issue. We being the original owner of the vehicle were never sent any information regarding the extension of any factory warranty regarding this issue. After contacting general motors about this issue, they stated that the vehicle is beyond the year and mileage of the extended warranty. If we would of been notified by gm about this problem with leaking fuel tanks we would of resolved this issue when we started smelling the fumes a few years back when the extended warranty would of been in effect. After contacting gm and speaking with a representative, they refused to honor the warranty. Gm neglected to contact and inform us of any extended warranty that applied to our vehicle regarding this issue. We feel that this problem with the fuel tank is a safety issue that could be a potential fire hazard causing serious injury to anyone inside or around the vehicle. We are going to file a written complaint with general motors. Please let me know how you feel about this situation. Thank you.

Filed Mar 9, 2013 · Fuel system · 81,260 miles · NE

I have a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. On 03/07/2013 it started to leak fuel while parked in the garage, I took it to beardmore chevrolet in bellevue,nebraska to have it checked out. Service writer told me there have been problems with the fuel tank filler neck cracking and leaking along with the fuel pump leaking and pooling fuel on top of the tank, they informed me that gm had a service letter out that covered full replacement of tank,pump and lines at no charge for 10years or 150,000 miles, I have 81260 miles and an in service date of 03/26/03 so I was 10 days out of warranty on the repair. Dealer called gm for me and got approval to repair the trailblazer with me paying 500.00 of the 2200.00 repair. I took the deal as they could have just denied the whole claim. So people if you smell fuel of have a wet fuel tank get it to the dealer asap. Gm helping with the bill is better than nothing. I was also told the new parts were all updated and I should not have the problem again.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Fuel system · 185,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. The contact stated there was a massive fuel leak coming from under the vehicle. The contact noticed the leak as the vehicle was idling. The contact turned the vehicle off and had it towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer but he had not spoken with the dealer to determine the diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was notified who advised that when the dealer inspected the vehicle, then they would contact him. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 185,000. The consumer stated the fuel tank, fuel mount, and fuel lines were all replaced for $2000.00. If the vehicle had set on fire it would have exploded under the driver's seat. Updated 08/20/2012

Filed Feb 5, 2012 · Fuel system · 177,000 miles · DE

Had to replace fuel tank because filler neck cracked due to being brittle had to replace fuel pump due to top rusting out and causing a gas leak I received a large bill to replace these parts and expected them to last longer then 8 years.

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MN

Leak of gas from 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. Point where filler neck connects to gas tank. It is defective part and leaks gas under driver side door.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 149,000 miles · IN

I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer ext the fuel pump module has started to corrode, I knew something was wrong because of the strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle and further investigation showed a leak of gas also.this is in addition to our gas gauge not working for the last 3 years. Upon talking to multiple rep's, gm claims they sent out letters in 2007 alerting the consumer to a potential problem. I am the second owner of this vehicle. I purchased this vehicle in september 2005. Gm stated that letters do get lost in the mail, when I stated we were not made aware of this situation. I was never informed of this potential hazard waiting to happen. Gm claims the service bulletin had parameters of 10 years or a 120, 000 miles which ever comes first. I have been in contact with the rep several times, and have not been successful. I do have 149,000 plus miles on this vehicle. I took the truck to the local dealership, they were claiming nothing has ever been documented on this type of vehicle. This is when I did my own research and found the service bulletin as mentioned above and the complaints of this same problem all through the internet blogs. It seems we are not getting anywhere and would appreciate some condsideration from gm and taking part of the responsibility for this problem. We had our children in this car when the gas was leaking out, what if it would have caught on fire? I would like to contact our regional representative for gm.

Filed Jun 18, 2010 · Fuel system · MA

I have a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext and it has started to smell like gas is leaking. After some research on the internet I have found this is more common in these vehicles than I would of thought. I have contacted my local dealer and a part is being ordered, but I would like to make sure that it will be at no cost to me to have this repaired. I understand it can fall under a special policy adjustment or tsb# 05012. This is a big safety hazard and would like to know that someone is making sure this is fixed so that a leak will not put any families at risk.