Rusted fuel lines- garage checked strong fuel smell and discovered rusted fuel filler and lines
Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel smell problems
41 of the 863 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2003 model year.
- owner complaints
- 41
- worst model year
- 2003
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 87,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
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What owners say
Has a bad gas smell leaking gas somewhere
The check engine light went on and there was a strong gas odor. Gas had also previously spilled out when fuelung.
Where the gas filler neck connects to the gad tank this area develops a crack allowing gas to leak from the vehicle and during filling up to a couple quarts of gas can run onto cement by the pump, also strong gas smell in the garage.. This also triggers the check motor light. According to internet postings other trail blazer owners are experiencing the same problem.
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.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext with 161,000 miles on it. A few weeks ago I got to noticing a real strong gas odor in and around the vehicle. I have done a lot of research and have had the vehicle checked out and came to the conclusion that it is the common problem that is affecting many other trailblazer ext owners. It is the fuel tank inlet check valve at the top of the fuel tank. In doing my research I have noticed that many people have had this issue fixed by some recalls that have been issued so I took the vehicle to my local chevrolet dealer to find out about it only to be informed that mine is 41,000 miles past the recall mileage and will cost upwards of $1,000 to fix. I am worried about a possible fire or explosion with this issue. I am afraid to drive it to work every day and to use it to take my children to school. I just wish that chevrolet would fix this so I don't have to worry every day about driving it. I don't feel that there should be a mileage restriction on a safety issue that could result in death or great injury.
Several months the smell of gasoline was very strong in the interior of my SUV. I drove it about five miles from my home with a full tank, as I drove it the smell became much strong, when I reached my destination a person pointed out to me that gasoline was pouring from the bottom of my truck like a water hose. I immediately returned home to park the vehicle. As I tried to recall what may have occurred, I remembered that two days prior to the incident I got an oil change; I assumed that maybe they had done something to aggravate an already existing problem. After they reviewed their work, I was told it was a manufactures problem. I later took the vehicle to wolf chevrolet (now defunct dealer). A diagnostic was done and it was determined that the gas tank must be replaced with a cost of $1192. And the SUV is considered "too dangerous to drive". I then went to another automotive establishment and was given the same diagnosis. After taking in consideration both estimates and my need for transportation, I contacted gm and spoke with a customer service representative who informed me that I needed to take the vehicle to a certified gm dealer. I took the vehicle to lou bachrodt in cherry valley, illinois and was given the same diagnosis. Afteri relayed the iinformation to the gm rep, he said that due to the age of the vehicle and the mileage, gm would not be able to offer me any compensation. He suggested I phone lou bachrodt and see if they could assist me in the cost, the service technician gave me the same statement; age and mileage. I am writing because from all indications this problem is not only prevalent in my SUV but after doing research, several 2004 chevrolet trailblazer owners have experienced similar problems. It is my belief that chevrolet gm should take ownership for all or some of this problem.
The vehcle has avery strong smell of gasoline inside and out and is also starting hard.
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.
Just like so many of the other people who have filed complaints. My truck to has a very strong gas smell. I have been told to replace the cap. I have been told to replace the fuel line or filter. Nothing works. It is puzzling to me that chevrolet is aware of this problem but has not sent out a recall notice to have the problem fixed. This is a very dangerous situation in which I drive my family around and my youngest daughter likes to ride in the very back (third role seating). It is scary to think what could happen. Chevrolet needs to fix the problem or a class action lawsuit needs to be started. Simple as that.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel smell
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT years have gas smell in the cabin problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2003 (24 complaints), 2004 (12 complaints) and 2002 (5 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix gas smell in the cabin on the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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