Strong gasoline odor. Received a notice in 2016 regarding this. Notice said no action required if there was not gasoline smell. The odor was noticed about a month ago. Called the dealer that sent the notice who told me it expired! They never said the repair would expire, but to ignore it unless I smelled gasoline. So now gasoline fumes are not dangerous??
2002 GMC Envoy: gas smell in the cabin
9 of the 487 complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 101,250
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
I have notice my truck use more gas now and I'm smelling gas the gas reads low light comes on but I have gas in the truck took it to a shop and I was told all envoys have this issue and I need to contact this company if I'm in park the truck on or riding down the road the smell of gas is loud and the gas hand moves to empty then back to where it belongs I never notice gas on the drive way or ground but when the shop puttge truck in the air you could see the leak I have being reading so many reports on the same problems from envoys gmc vechiles on many internet sites this is my only vechile I'm on a fixed income this problem is on gmc
I smelled a strong odor of gasoline while the vehicle was parked outside my residence. Performed a walk around inspection and found no visible signs of fuel leakage. Opened the hood and had no visible signs of leakage. Envoy is hard to start but once started continues to run with no issues. Gasoline fumes are evident in the cab while parked but disperse when moving down the road. Upon stopping in traffic, fumes immediately become very strong in the cab. Researching on line similar situations, it appears that there is a problem on top of the gas tank. Checked under the envoy and noticed some minor streaking on the tank. I have stopped driving the vehicle until I can get the vehicle repaired. Assuming it is the same fuel pump erosion issue, the estimated cost to repair is between $650 and $900. Ma 10/6 the consumer stated after removing the gas tank, he attempted to remove the fuel lines from the fuel pump. The metal lines broke off at the top of the fuel pump as he attempted to remove the clips holding the lines on to the fuel pump. The top of the fuel pump and the associated metal line were rusted beyond repair. It appeared the metal lines as part of the fuel pump were spraying fuel on the top of the fuel tank when the pump was running. The design of the top of the tank with the fuel pump provided a bowl on the top of the tank where the fuel pump was located allowing salt water to pool on top of the tank during the winter driving season. The fuel pump was replaced and the tank was re-installed. Updated 03/01/16.
It began with a gas smell for several weeks with no wet areas or drips. Now their appears to be a leak from the gas tank or filler tube and it has become more severe.
2002 gmc envoy - continue to experience fuel smell condition. Had vehicle serviced in 2009 for this issue. Dealer repaired per recall, never notified of this issue, a fuel filler neck issue that allowed vapors to escape. Problem has resurfaced and it is suspect that issue is fuel tank related. Issue is difficult to identify without sizable expense. Not sure now is issue is repeat of repaired condition or fuel tank problem. This is a serious issue with warning about fuel vapors and concern about fire and explosions in around gas stations yet this know condition is allowed to exist on these gm vehicles without a safety recall.
Envoy has gas smell on interior and engine warning light goes on and off. Common problem for all 02-03 models short or lang bed. Requesting a recall for a potentially dangerous situation.
Strong smell of gas before and after starting engine.
Gas smell both in and out of vehicle. Within a couple of days gas would leak after car was driven. Fuel pump leaked due to rusted pipe on fuel pump to fuel line. It is the only exposed steel fitting and sits on top of the gas tank where water and moisture can collect, which is then conducive to rusting.
2002 gmc envoy fuel smell. Took to 2 different gm dealers before problem was found. The 2nd gm dealer found it to be the fuel pump module which was rusted and leaking gas. Gm would not stand behind this problem as she was the second owner. The problem is the way metal fuel pump module sits in the recessed portion middle of the plastic fuel tank invites moisture, rust , salt, corrosion etc. Replaced at our expense of $520.00 this is a design problem.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.
- Risk
- If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020. Gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V121000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 GMC Envoy fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2002 GMC Envoy?
9 of 487 owner complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy (2%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 GMC Envoy?
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 2002 GMC Envoy
Stalling 52Loss of power 31No deployment 22Engine failure 18Fuel pump 16Headlights 16Ball joint 15Grinding brakes 15Transmission failure 15Fuel leak 14Check engine light 13Wipers 13Fire or smoke 9Airbag light 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Won't shift 6Harsh shifting 5Seat belt 5
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