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
2003 Chevrolet Venture: wrong fuel gauge reading
5 of the 185 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Venture describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Numerous electrical problems both headlights replaced one under warranty, both heated mirrors replaced, one under warranty, battery replaced under warranty,, dash lights blink off and on gas gauge shows full most of the time and at other times goes to empty, sometimes will show correct fuel left in tank. Vehicle occasionally locks itself, have to keep an extra key handy.
Flashing of lights and fuel gauge floats drastically constantly. *bf the vehicle also experienced problems with low brake fluid, the door ajar, the rear hatch ajar, and the brake light remained on.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
- Risk
- A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.
Recall number 07V349000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Venture fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
5 of 185 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Venture (3%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet Venture
Fuel leak 8Headlights 8No deployment 7Door locks 6Overheating 6Stalling 5
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