2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 4, 2018 · Fuel system · 148,000 miles · WI

Takata recall my car smells like gas inside and outside with no visible gas leakage. This smell is noticeable both stationary and moving. There are numerous complaints of this nature on consumer chat sites

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

B lazer hesitates when driving and notice a gas smell when I turn on blazer at the beginning and I noticed a leak inside but was not sure where its coming from. I contacted chevorlet dealer on possible recall they stated its not on there system and I would have to pay for diagnose and because of the mileage maybe they may not be able to fix this. Why would I have to pay for diagnose if its something on their end and its online as a recall on blazers. I think this can be a hazard to be smelling gas that flows in to air system of the blazer while driving.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TX

Our 2002 chev trailblazer smells of gasoline. The whole car smells with gas fumes inside as well as outside. This could be a dangerous situation. Thanks for any help! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · VA

Hello, our 2002 chevy trailblazer smells inside the car of gasoline. We have to put the windows down in the winter as well as the other season, just to drive the car. My wife gets sick because of the smell. Every time will fill the car or close to empty, the whole car smells with gas fumes. It is very bad and very dangerous. We have tried to get the dealership to fix the problem (in 2017) with the fuel recall, but to no is the answer. This is a serious problem and I don't live in a salt belt region. Thank you for your time! Help! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pm

Filed May 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 153,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to murand chevrolet where the technician diagnosed that the odor was not coming from the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 184,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle and noticed fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The contact also stated that upon further inspection, it was discovered that the fuel pump was corroded and fractured. The vehicle was repaired but the details were unknown. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MI

Strong gas smell gas tanks leaking.

Filed Mar 25, 2017 · Fuel system · NJ

Strong fuel smell coming from back of vehicle even when parked.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Fuel system · TX

Gm recall: gm special coverage program 14423: november 2015. I took my truck into vandergriff chevrolet to check my fuel tank as I was experiencing the issues outlined in the recall letter. They concurred that I needed to replace the fuel tank. They let me have a rental for two weeks while the ordered the part. Once they found out that gm or affiliate no longer manufactures the part, they told me that gm would no longer pay for the rental. The advised me as they have no idea how long it would take to find a manufacturer to build a new fuel tank, that in order to avoid the gas fumes, it is safe to drive as long as I do not completely fill up the tank when I gas up. However, the check engine light still comes on of course, and that would prevent me from passing the state inspection which is due in two weeks. They offered no solution for me on that, and still no expectation as to when the fuel tank would be received .it has been 6 months now. I took my truck in originally in early december of 2015.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · MN

Noticed a strong gas odor coming from the vehicle. In november 2015 we received a letter from chevy telling us that "fuel tank inlet check valve" could fracture. We took it to a dealership & we were told it was the case with our trailblazer. We have not been able to get the tank replaced. In december they supposedly ordered the part, it is now almost may & still no part. I have tried contacting chevy directly & no one is willing to help. They keep putting me off, saying they can't find the part etc. Then telling me it will be here following month. They are just giving me the run around, and also their famous thing is to say well, it's a 2002 so we don't have parts. This is covered under a warranty. I called chevy today & when the "senior advisor" told me the part would be there in may, I asked where he came up with that information he hung up on me. Before that he told me I might never get it repaired. In that case they would eventually send me a letter telling me what my next step might be. I cannot be the only person with this problem, and especially with it not being resolved properly.

Filed Jan 23, 2016 · Fuel system, Seat belts · FL

#1. On 2 occasions last week, my trailblazer suddenly lost most of its power, and the engine light reduced engine power came on! I pulled over, cut the car off, then restarted it, and was able to drive home. #2. The seat belts on the front passenger and rear right sides lock up tightly the moment you buckle up. It locks up so tightly that you cannot move if you wanted. These problems showed while driving on miami streets. #3. On 2 or 3 occasions a strong smell of gasoline came into the car while driving. The smell seemed to be coming from inside the back of the car, but I was unable to locate any gasoline back there. On another occasion, I smelled gas outside in the area of gas tank.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Fuel system · 178,000 miles · FL

Received special coverage program 14423 that stated problems with the fuel tank inlet check valve could occur. I have fuel odors, fuel leaks, service engine soon and reduced engine power lights coming on while driving. Mileage is 180,000 miles and a fuel tank should not be a problem at any time, but gm will not provide any compensation.