2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 126,432 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the he noticed a fuel odor emitting from underneath the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel mileage had also decreased when driving the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to have an evap smoke test performed on his vehicle. The result of the test discovered that a crack had formed on the fuel neck that connects to the fuel tank, which was the cause of the failure. The contact then spoke with j.b.a. Chevrolet (7327 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061) where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,432.

Filed May 25, 2019 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · MI

I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext and just like the thousands of others mine has a defective gas tank filler on the top of the tank. It's a known bad part feom the factory. Mine has had a hole for a while now. It can literally leak over 10 gallons of gas a day if you fill the tank to full. Even if you don't the smell of gas in and around the vehicle is terrible. My check engine light is on because of it. It runs like crap because of it. What's more dangerous than spilling gas everywhere you go!? Some people have had chevy pay for the repairs on there 2004 trailblazer. Look it shouldn't matter what your VIN# is or how many miles at this point (I just hit 150,000) the gas tanks on these vehicles are faulty, they're dangerous, they're exspensive. I surely dont have $800-$1500 laying around to fix a part that is known and proven to be bad. We all know tbey are bad, chevrolet knows it, the federal safety agency knows it. The kicker is you cant even find used gas tanks for these things to save money. Every single one is junk or already replaced one that was junk. It is completely crazy that the owners of these vehicles where never probably taken care of in regards to this issue with the gas tanks

Filed Feb 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · OH

I've been getting a raw smell of gas while driving.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 153,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 45 MPH, the contact detected a fuel odor coming through the vents. The contact mentioned that the check engine indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The contact also stated that the instrument panel did not illuminate and the speedometer did not operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · PA

My wife called me from work complaining of strong gas smell, after looking around and under vehicle found nothing looked again when we brought it home ,but left it running this time and gas is pouring out from rusted fittings on top of the tank.

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Fuel system · 162,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the service engine light warning indicator illuminated and there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a fuel cap. The vehicle was repaired however upon further inspection the technician informed the contact that the fuel hose had a tear and the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign: 09v419000 ( fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · PA

After fueling,when driving and while stationary the smell of gas fumes inside the vehicle very strong difficultystarting and now wont start at all upon further self investagation fuel is comiming out on top of fuel tanksmall holes seem to exist where fuel is coming out how ever I cant get in far enough to see this was determined by feeling around on the fuel tank.

Filed Feb 13, 2016 · Fuel system · 104,000 miles · KY

Gas leaking at fuel pressure regulator at 15 degrees f. Smell of gas fumes in truck lead me to investigate problem. Car was not moving. Used remote start on cold day, got in truck and smell fumes @ 10am saturday morning. Full daylight, saw gas comming from seal of part, fuel pressure regulator.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked, it had a strong odor of fuel fumes and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there were also a few drops of fuel on the garage floor under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 150,300 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while driving and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak code at the evaporation system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,300.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Fuel system · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes outside the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 151,872 miles · FL

On november 19, 2015, I received a letter from chevrolet, p.o. Box 909989, milwaukee, wi 53209-9989, dated november 2015, notifying me, "this letter is intended to make you aware that some 2004 model year chevrolet trailblazer vehicles may contain a fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) that could fracture." I immediately called the 1‑800‑222‑1020 phone number included in the letter and the gentlemen I spoke with called my nearest chevrolet dealer, nimnicht chevrolet, jacksonville, florida, and asked them to call me to set up an appointment to have the situation investigated. They did not call me and the following day, the representative from chevrolet called back to confirm that I had an appointment with nimnicht and I informed him they had not called. He immediately called them back and got an appointment set up for me, which was not until the following wednesday, november 26, at 8:00 a.m. I took my vehicle in, which has all of the symptoms listed, I.e. Gasoline smell, ses light on solid for a while, then begins blinking, and will go back to solid, terrible gas mileage and when sitting still with engine running, engine acts as if it wants to shut off. Within ten minutes of my arriving at the dealership, I was informed there was nothing they could do since my mileage was over 150,000. The date I received the letter, the mileage was 151,872 and by the time I got an appointment, it was 152,000 plus. After letting me sit in their waiting room, and my asking them to please call chevrolet to see if some type of exception could be made, the lady came back and offered me a "real deal" of $903.00 to repair it. She told me they were not allowed to call chevrolet on a customer's behalf. My complaint is that, if the letter were mailed to me on november 1, the vehicle would have been less than 150,000 miles. I feel they should have to repair it. It is dangerous to drive.