I started to smell gas fumes around the rear of my 2002 trailblazer. I looked under the vehicle and could see a small trail of gas on the fuel tank strap. I called gm they recommended I take the vehicle to a dealer to be looked at. I received a call today advising its the fuel tank sending unit/pump rusted and leak. And they want $894.11 dollars. I have owned vehicle new it just turned 57,000. The vehicle was garage kept for 2 of those years.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that he smelled a strong gas odor in his vehicle. The dealer stated that the fuel pump assembly rusted and should be replaced. The current mileage was 71,605 and failure mileage was 71,585. Updated 01/29/08 *bf updated 01/29/08
Strong gas smell, within a few days could smell on the outside of the vehicle. There was no gas visable at any time.found out the fuel pump assembly had rusted out. This vehicle is only five years old, well taken care of.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. The vehicle would not start so she replaced the fuel filter. Immediately after repairing the vehicle, she noticed the same failure. A local mechanic stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The contact has filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
Gas vapors coming from under left rear of vehicle when I fill it full of fuel. I saw that this issue is under investigation. I have not yet repaired the vehicle as I am awaiting the outcome of a potential recall. I currently just don't fill it full of fuel.
For several days, I smelled gasoline around my vehicle and had trouble starting the vehicle. Once I got it to a garages, I was informed that the fuel pump assembly was completely rotten and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed me that he has never seen this before on a modern vehicle. The fuel pump was working, but the components into the pump were rotten and leaking, thus requiring the replacement of the entire fuel pump.
2002 trailblazer ltz the current and failure kilometres are 106,545 km. The vehicle began to have a strong odor of gas inside and out. It seemed as if we were consuming gas at a very high rate. Had the vehicle checked and it was not visible where the vehicle was dripping fuel. Nothing was found. Later took vehicle to the dealer and was found to have corroded fuel lines on the fuel module sending unit on the top of the fuel tank. At a repair cost of $850.00. We feel this is a safety issue as it could have caught on fire at any time. We understand there is an investigation report (the federal safety agency action#ea07-009) being done. This manufacturers defect is a serious threat to people driving this type of vehicle. Parts such as these should last longer than 100,000 kilometers. We have retained old part from dealer.
In 2005 my 2002 trailblazer - had smelling fumes, ses light, and a bad diagnosis from the dealer. Partly due to the codes coming up for the evap system and related purge. After several resets of the ses light, one tech found gas dripping from under the the tank. The tank was replaced at no charge. In 2007 the same problems again - had smelling fumes, ses light, when dealer was contacted they said that the warranty had expire. We showed them a letter that staid that this was an actual problem and that chevrolet will replace the fuel at the end they repaced the fuel tank at no charge.
2002 chevrolet trailblazer has developed fuel leak from fuel sending unit module. Must have approximately $550.00 repair done for simple safeties sake. Can't drive around leaking fuel. Unusual for a 5 year old car to develop gas leaks due to manufacturer defect. Would like recall and reimbursement for needed repairs. Thank you.
Refer to the federal safety agency action number: pe07013 and ea07009 . . . . Odi has received reports that the fuel pump module leaks fuel and or vapor underneath the vehicle. Gm states, "the failure mechanism is corrosion of the fuel pump module flange which may lead to a fuel leak. Corrosion of the fuel pump module flange is the result of the vehicle operating in a corrosive environment." odi has opened this engineering analysis to further assess this issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact detected gas fumes inside and outside the vehicle. The dealer stated that the fuel line and fuel pump were corroded. As of july 17, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. There was a defect investigation for the fuel pump (the federal safety agency action # pe07013). The VIN was unknown. The current mileage is 76,000 and failure mileage was 75,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact smelled gas fumes between the radiator and the fuel tank when he started the vehicle. After a few minutes of driving, he noticed fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank to the bottom. The current and failure mileages were 115,700.
2002 chevrolet trailblazer; vehicle was idling when I noticed a stream of fluid coming from underneath, near the middle. Found it to be gasoline coming from the front end area of the gasoline tank. Rate of leakage was about 1/4 gallon per minute. Leakage stopped when vehicle was turned off. Took to dealer - replaced leaking fuel sending unit.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that over a year ago, she paid to have a new fuel tank installed in her vehicle. Two weeks ago, she began smelling gasoline again and took her vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that she needs another fuel tank. On june 18, 2007, the contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the fuel tanks are faulty on her make and model of vehicle. She called to schedule an appointment for repair and was told that she would have to pay for the repair first and get reimbursed afterwards. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage is 73,000 and failure mileage was 72,600.
Strong smell of gasoline when starting the truck coming from under where back tire well is.
2002 chevy trailblazer fuel pump module corroded and was leaking fuel.
I own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. When my vehicle had 62,509 mileage I parked the vehicle at a friend's house. The vehicle leaked a large puddle of fuel on his newly sealed driveway. When I took it in to service the fuel level sender was replaced because the inlet and/or outlet tubes on top of the fuel sender were corroded and leaking fuel. This was a premature failure since the design should have been validated to 100,000 miles +.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls. The contact smelled gasoline fumes from the rear of the vehicle. A pool of gasoline was discovered underneath the vehicle. On march 12, 2007 the contact located an open investigation on the federal safety agency website action # pe07013 regarding fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. The dealer stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced, and will take three to four hours to pull the gas tank, and $700.00 for the repair. The contact stated that this was a safety problem because the vehicle could catch on fire. The current and failure mileages were 107,758.
2002 trailblazer customer states that the fuel module is corroded and had to replaced customer wants to reimbursed**cc
I have had two 2002 trailblazers both developed gas leaks from the gas tank . Gm did not agree to repair either one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While parked the vehicle was dripping gas. The contact took the vehicle to a local shop and several gas leaks were discovered. The dealer was called to check for any recalls on the vehicle, but there were none. The mechanic disassembled the gas tank, and found that the electric fuel pump module was completely corroded. The current and failure mileage were 50857.
2002 chevrolet trailblazer lt fuel leak in sending unit. Corrosion causes hole in sending unit ,therefore fuel leaks from tank. Estimated repairs from chevrolet dealership $700. I was informed this is extremely common with this vehicle ,and was told to refer it to this website.
About 1 month ago we started smelling gas fumes and than we started to notice gas was leaking from our tank onto the ground. When we brought it into the mechanic they told us we had a leak in the fuel tank. Our car is a 2002 trailblazer ltz and it just hit 52,000 miles. It has been garage kept the entire time. When we contact the dealer we bought it from they said it was no longer under warrenty and there was not tsb's out. After some research I found the tsb that was put out for this defect. I have not recevied a recall and am experiencing a difficult time getting this problem resloved.
I kept smelling the strong odor of gasoline in the garage or even in the parking lot for about a day after I filled my fuel tank on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. There sometimes was a wet spot on the garage floor near the filler cap that appeared to be gasoline. The "check engine soon" light eventually came on. The dealer could find nothing wrong when they pressure-tested the fuel system but the computer fault code indicated an evaporative emissions failure. They re-set the light, but the problem persisted and the light soon came back on the next time I re-fueled. I read somewhere on the nets website about other trailblazer owners who had a broken check ball in their filler necks. I suggested this to the dealer who confirmed that this was my problem too. They charged me nearly $300 to repair the tank neck. I feel that this is the result of defective emissions control device and therefore should be covered under warranty. (I have only 50 k miles on the vehicle). At what point does something like this become a recall since this seems to be happening to others as well?
2002 trailblazer is leaking fuel and needs a new fuel modular and filter. This defect is a serious threat to people driving this type of vehicle.
I also had a noise from underneath vehicle getting louder over 3-4 days then smell of gas began and got very strong after a couple days. When it smelled bad we took it to a shop and the fuel sending unit and filter needed replaced. There was a small hole which was caused by corrosion that the mechanic said he had never seen this before. He said if I hadn't brought it when I did that the vehicle could have caught on fire.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the odor of fuel was noticed in the cab of the vehicle. It was driven to an independent repair shop, who replaced the synchronize valve, fuel sending unit and fuel filter. The consumer was told the problem was with the sending unit. The consumer had the problem repaired, however it resurfaced again. Updated 12/18/06.
Dt*: the contact stated the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the fuel pipe that entered the tank was leaking. The tank needed to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on various road conditions, the odor of gasoline was present in the cab. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the fuel fittings needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the gasoline storage tank assembly needed to be replaced, but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified.
Became difficult to start engine over 3 days. Then could smell gas. Fuel sending unit had 2 tiny holes. Could have caught on fire. 8jb
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