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: fuel leak
8 of the 185 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Venture describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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
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??
My 2003 chevy venture has a leaking fuel tank. The leak is where the plastic inlet nipple meets the plastic tank. I called gm and was told that my VIN did not qualify for the recall. The tank will have to be replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that the vehicle has a fuel leak where the nipple meets the gas tank. The dealer stated that there was no sign of impact and was due to age and mileage. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.
Dt: the caller said the neck of gas tank cracked. The tank was made of plastic. The caller stated gas leaked at the crack which was in the neck right where the body of the tank started. Dealer said it was not covered by the warranty. Manufacturer said it was not a manufacturer's defect. They will offer no help for free. Caller did file a complaint with manufacturer.
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 leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Venture?
8 of 185 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Venture (4%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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
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