Symptoms similar to recall 07V349000. Smell of fuel accompanied by liquid on the ground. Inspection by mechanic indicates failure of fuel filler neck and accompanying inlet of the fuel tank itself. Unable to secure fuel filler neck replacement that fits, nor replacement fuel tank.
Chevrolet Venture fuel smell problems
27 of the 2,334 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Venture describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 85,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20053
- 20043
- 20033
- 20025
- 20013
- 20003
- 19993
- 19984
Often reported together
Fuel leak 4Fuel gauge 2Fire or smoke 2Check engine light 2Won't start 1Water leak 1
What owners say
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
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The contact's neighbor, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that there was fuel leaking between the connection of the fuel line and fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Suddenly my vehicle had a strong gasoline odor when I walked up on it in the morning I smelled it 3 feet away from my vehicle. It happened just like that all of a sudden. I scheduled my inspection with my mechanic and I told him I suddenly was smelling a strong odor of gas. My mechanic called and informed me there was a crack in my gas tank and it is leaking so that is why I was smelling gas so badly. We ordered another 2002 chevrolet venture gas tank from a salvage yard. They shipped the gas tank and when my mechanic opened it it was broke in the same exact place. This is why I thought looking up for possible recall. I found recall 07v349000. Stated the fuel tank inlet check valve can crack and leak. Stated affected chevrolet venture 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. I have 2002. My problem is it's VIN specific according to chevrolet the number that I was given to call about the recall. 18006302438. My VIN number was not included. My problem fits the description perfectly but they claim they can't help me. This is a serious safety problem for anyone. I now have to pay over 1,000.00 for a new gas tank or have no car. I do not have any transportation now. My chevrolet venture is sitting at my mechanics.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. While the vehicle was parked, there was strong fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. Each time the vehicle was parked, a puddle of fuel was seen on the ground. The contact's brother, a certified mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the tank was cracked at the inlet check valve and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no open recall per the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet venture. The contact noticed an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact observed fuel puddles under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
We have been smelling gasoline fumes in and outside our van. Sometimes it is very potent and other times faint. When we walk into our garage, we can smell it also. It occurs often when making a left-hand turn. When we inspect it, we can't find any leak. We smell this from a half tank to empty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet venture. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor present coming from the vehicle. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the vent tube at top of fuel tank was corroded and that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet venture. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled fuel within the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the fuel odor. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The van fills with fuel fumes. The fumes can be smelled inside and outside the vehicle. Gm has recalled chevy venture 2001-2004 for specific VIN#'s but no 2005's and my specific VIN# is not included. I have talked with gm but their response is just your VIN# is not included. You can go to the dealership and pay for it to get fixed. This is a specific fire hazard according to their reports. I have had to park my vehicle for safety reasons. I can not allow my children to be subjected to the fuel fumes or the potential of a fire. I am not in a position at this time to pay for the work or trade due to the economy. If gm knows that have this problem then why would they let a potential hazard to loyal customers continue. Regardless of the VIN# if the problem is present then gm should be responsible. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.
Recall number 99V268000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Venture fuel smell
Which Chevrolet Venture years have gas smell in the cabin problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (5 complaints), 1998 (4 complaints) and 1999 (3 complaints).
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