2004 GMC Envoy Xuv: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MD

About 9-10 months ago started noticing a fuel smell around back of truck. Replaced gas cap, but the odor continued. Inquired at local dealer, but was told they could not determine the cause. Tried a local mechanic that I had used before, but at that time, they claimed they found no cause either. On my third trip to local mechanic, was informed that there is a crack in my filler/gas tank causing the smell. Finally they found the cause only to inform me that now my truck is beyond the mileage and/or date of the 'recall' that I was never informed about by gmc about my gas tank, and it will only cost "about" $1200 to replace my gas tank. I've resided in the same home well longer than I've owned my truck, so my home address, phone number and email are all still the same as they were then, and had no notification that their was any type of recall on my truck. Have tried emailing and snail mailing gmc on many numerous occasions to see if I could get any help with the unknown of recall, but have yet to receive any answer what's so ever from them at all. Obviously, if I had the disposable income, I would not be pursuing another solution, but like many, I continue to live paycheck to paycheck and my truck is the main lifeline to maintain what little I can provide. If you could pass along any information about possible recall assistance I can receive, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Filed Dec 31, 2011 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · IN

Gas smell near rear of vehicle when parked, after driving.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · NY

My 2006 envoy xuv has fuel odor admittance and possibly leaking fuel.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · NY

My 2004 envoy xuv has fuel odor admittance and possibly leaking fuel.

Filed Sep 19, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 45,700 miles · WV

I purchased a 2004 gmc envoy xuv and have several significant problems with this vehicle. After researching it seem others have had the same troubles. Since we owned the vehicle, the rear window is found down and noone was even in/near the vehicle. It continues to work but still will go down by itself. A year ago I had to replace the fuel tank, this was right after we took it in for inspection on a recall of smelling gas fumes while driving and possible corrosion in fuel lines. Of course the fuel lines were not corroded so we were told. I footed the bill $800+ to get a new fuel tank ,as neck on tank was cracked and was told that this is why we smelled gas. Luckily, I went to my garage and saved several hundred dollars from the dealers cost to repair. Last weekend 9/10/10 my family was driving to town and the middle window unexpectedly dropped and now does not work. I researched an it seems to be a regulator issue and will cost around $500, wow! Over the last two weeks there is a rattle when we turn on our AC. Again after we were in for service as we had the AC charged at the start of summer. I can see where I have the same troubles as a lot of others and feel, the same as they do, left holding the bag by gmc and no way out but, to look for a new/used vehicle and get rid of this vehicle.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Fuel system · 81,500 miles · GA

Smell of gas inside of vehicle, check engine light on and notice of gas on garage floor. Took vehicle to a mechanic and found out that the gas tank was leaking around the neck of the tank where the refill hose connects. Found out that chevrolet and gmc had a special coverage adjustment # 07099a on this problem. I took my vehicle to the dealer and I was told that my vehicle is not covered on this sca because of the VIN number. I called gmc customer service on recalls and I was told the same thing. The dealer agreed to pay 2/3's of the bill and I will have to pay 1/3 of it. On the sca sheet it list the following for my vehicle. The last 8 digits of the VIN starting with 46100001 to 46116824. My vehicle is leaking so badly that I can smell gas inside of the vehicle all the time. It is very dangerous to drive. Also I park my vehicle in my garage all the time and this is dangerous. I think that all of the 2002 to 2004 chevrolet trail blazers and gmc envoys will have this problem with the leaking gas tanks. The problem is with the design of the tank. I was told by the service tech at the dealer that they use to have a lot of problems with the gas tanks. He said that since they have changed the tanks out on the covered vehicles that they have had none of the vehicles back in with leaking gas tanks. This is a big safety issue that needs to be corrected. Some people would not notice this problem and if they have an accident this could cause more injuries and possible deaths. This could also cause an explosion around sparks or static in someone's garage.

Filed Dec 4, 2008 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · NY

Fill fuel tank with fuel. Drive around. Smell gas odor when stopped/parked. Did not fix.

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Fuel system · 45,100 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xuv. On september 3, 2007, the check engine light illuminated and the contact smelled gas fumes in the passenger compartment. He discovered a small fuel leak coming from the neck of the fuel tank. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty due to the mileage, therefore they could not provide any assistance. The purchase date was unavailable. The current mileage was 45,200 and failure mileage was 45,100. Updated 10/09/07