2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT: fuel leak

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · MD

I began smelling gas from the vehicle and noted that there is gas dripping from around the gas tank. I contacted my mechanic and was told that this is the third trailblazer he has seen in 2 weeks with the same problem. Chevrolet advises that there was a fix which was good only until 120,000 miles. How am I supposed to know to take it and have it fixed before 120,000 miles if I am not notified by gm? This obviously is a serious safety issue involving the trailblazer which gm is aware of but has thus far resisted recalling. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Fuel system · TX

Due to a service engine soon warning light and smelling gas inside my vehicle, I took my vehicle to my local mechanic. He stated there was a crack in the neck of my fuel tank. The tank needs to be replaced. He also stated that this is a common problem with trailblazers. I looked up any recalls. Found special coverage adjustment - fuel tank inlet check valve fracture#07099a. I called a local dealer who confirmed that was right. However my VIN # does not fall under VIN #'s listed. The dealer called a local gm rep. And I was offered 40% covered by gm meaning I would have to cover the other 60%. I do not understand why only some VIN#'s are in this and not all of them. It seems that this a problem that is very common in these trailblazers. I do not feel safe driving my family of 5 around in this trailblazer with a fracture fuel tank inlet check valve and the strong smell of gas in the truck and risk of fire from gas leaking out. This should be a recall item so that those of us that have trailblazers not with in the VIN #'s covered can get this fixed and be safe. Chevrolet/gm should step up and make this a recall this is a huge safety issue.

Filed Nov 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a significant amount of fuel leaking onto the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the fuel tank filler neck. The dealer was notified and they stated the VIN was ineligible under the recall defect. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · TX

The fuel tank is leaking. The fill tube separated from the tank and is leaking fuel onto the tank. There is a strong fuel odor as well. Called chevrolet they stated that vehicles are only being repaired for this issue in northern, eastern and midwestern states. Stated they will not fix my issue though it has the same issues covered under the special coverage, due to my geographic location.

Filed Apr 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TX

The nipple part of the fuel tank that connects the filler line to the fuel tank has cracked and leaks fuel when we fill up and when we drive and do to the fact that we park in the garage with the (wet) leaky side of the fuel tank within five feet of our gas water heater we are lucky people to be alive. (this is a faulty piece of plastic and by the way the reviews/complaints look on this site we are not the first to experience this issue).

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · OH

Leaking fuel tank. No fire yet! Envirmental hazard.