2003 Chevrolet Venture fuel system problems

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Fuel system · VA

I was adding fuel to my car and noticed a strong fuel smell. I only traveled a few miles but my fuel gauge dropped from 3/4 to 1/4 full in only a few miles. When I got home I told my husband. He checked the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking from the inlet on the fuel tank. My husband searched the issue an found a recall for some 2003 and 2004 Chevrolet and other GM products listed as the federal safety agency Campaign # 07V349000 and the federal safety agency Action # EA07006. It does list the same vehicle I have a 2003 Chevy Venture van. The recall covers just certain months of production. From our research it seems that a broader recall in needed

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Fuel system · 99,000 miles · IN

After refueling, the vehicle began leaking fuel from the tank near the area where the fuel inlet enters the tank. There is a safety recall bulletin, 06230, and the VIN numbers of vehicles affected does include my vehicle. However gm will not cover the cost to repair, claiming my vehicle is not affected. Obviously it is affected or it would not be leaking fuel from the exact same area covered by the recall! There are several complaints on the federal safety agency website stating the same experience. Why won't gm cover the repair even when there is a recall? To make matters worse, gm no longer makes the replacement tank and I can not find an aftermarket tank either.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Fuel system · 199,874 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. While pumping fuel the contact observed fuel leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,874. Updated 01/27/17*lj updated 02/02/17.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IL

My gas tank is leaking

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Fuel system · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel leak from the inlet tube to the fuel tank. In addition, the contact noticed fuel vapors emitting from the underneath the front driver side of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/18/15*lj updated 9/13/2017

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Fuel system · 81,600 miles · MA

On or around this date my vehicle started to leak fuel from the fuel tank inlet check valve weld.there appears to have been a recall/special coverage # 07203 for this problem dated 8/7/07.I am informed by gm that this expired last year?? I also realize that despite fairly low mileage my vehicle is 11 years old but it is in very good condition and currently registered and has passed safety inspection in ma. My question to you is how can something as dangerous as this have a expiration date??

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 90,300 miles · KS

About a week after I got my mini van the fuel gauge quit working, the ignition switch started staying on in the start position, and I've got a rattle in the engine that nobody can seem to find. All of my friend's have heard this sound in the engine, but the techs keep telling me it's normal.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 141,000 miles · KY

The fuel gauge floats all over the place you never know how much gas is in the van, and I can smell gas fumes real strong while sitting still and some times they are strong enough to smell while driving, was reading the recall list from gm on this 2003 chevy venture and I don't think my van has been recalled I am going to notify the dealership (mans chrysler ) and see why they never told me about all the recalls before they sold me the van. This van may need the fuel tank replaced and the steering has this popping sound in the right front side may need to get that checked also according to the recalls I seen on here.

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. The contact stated there were gas fumes outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated there was a fuel tank leak by the inlet of the gas intake. The vehicle was repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who referenced a recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system; gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 160,000. The current mileage was 175,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · KY

On 08/13/2010 our 2003 venture minivan suddenly began smelling of fuel. Upon inspection I noticed fuel streaming from the fuel tank where the filler neck joins the body of the tank. At first I thought the filler hose was loose so I tried to twist it to check the tightness, at this point the neck separated from the tank entirely! About 15 gallons of fuel were spilled and fire rescue were dispatched. This seems to be a problem that is very common with this tank, I have only been looking for a replacement one day and have encountered several tanks with this problem. Some have been repaired with an epoxy but I have been warned this is a "trade it quick" remedy.