GMC Jimmy fuel smell problems

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Engine · 5,000 miles · NJ

Really bad exhaust smell. Not eggs. Not your standard stink. Bad smell since 6 months after purchase in 2001. Keeps the following traffic way behind me. Had oxygen sensor checked many times. But I think its the cat. Converter. *jb everytime I take it in for service, I request a fix. Still not fixed. Service center can't dup problem, why? I smell it !! Also flux gas gauge movement in park. Also no horn. Had fixed once in summer 2005, and 5 months later it doesn't work again. The fuse is fine. Could have used it the other day. :-(

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · FL

Dt: on 5/24/05 caller was driving at 40 MPH on level ground on the highway and the spare tire fell out from underneath the vehicle. The cable that holds the spare onto the vehicle broke and allowed spare to break away and fell onto the highway. *ak the windshield wipers have caused many problems in the past as well. The wipers would start and stop unannounced and had to be repaired and the blinkers would come on and go off on their own. The consumer believed there was a general problem with the electrical system. The car was regularly maintained. Each time the consumer filled the vehicle with gas, the inside of the vehicle would smell like gas and for a couple of days, the gas gauge did not work. *sc

Filed Sep 6, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 152,525 miles · WV

1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when I have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes I have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for A/C or heat don't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily, when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me I never know when it will work or when it won't ,so I try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage I have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,I am interestedwhat can I do or should do.

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Fuel system · WA

Strong fuel smell in passenger compartment.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

On july 16th at approximately 3pm we were driving on the pensacola bridge and I ran over something as I had no choice but too. I had 2 friends and there 6month old daughter and my 3 yr old daughter in the vehicle. Not thinking anything was wrong I continued to the airport stayed about and hr with my friends then my daughter and I headed back to niceville. When we arrived at home my husband had to leave for softball so we ran in the house for a few and then left again in the same vehicle. After softball we stopped at the store then proceeded home. Later that night at about 11pm I got up for a glass of water as I opened the bedroom door I could smell gas strongly. I walked through the house and opened the garage door where it was heavily saturated with the smell of gas. I went to get my husband who thought I was crazy after some prodding he went and checked and that was when we discovered the gas tank on our 1999 gmc jimmy was leaking. The next morning he had to be at work at 530 and had no choice but to take the vehicle. When he got home at 6pm wed night we called the dealer we bought it from and they told us to call the service center in ft walton so we did but noone answered. Thurs morning july 18 th I called the preston hood service dept . The vehicle was towed to the service center and I called them to see what the deal ws they said you have a gas leak your gas tank was sliced open by whatever you drove over. I callled general motors to say hey this should not have happend that easy why is there no metal plate covering the gas tank. It should have done damage to my vehicle before it ever got to my gas tank and he was no help he told me if I had not drove over it would not have happend. No kidding. I was trying to tell him it should not have happened that easy and he said you don't even know for sure what you drove over wel l plenty of other cars drove over it too and I am sure it did not split open there gas tank. I wrote them an email and have not heard from .*a

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Fuel system · MD

Ongoing problem with fuel odor / fumes coming into vehicle. Dealer h replaced three fuel injectors in less then three years; but, problem still occurring. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · NM

During a repair of a main seal leak, mechanic removed the transfer case and did not put all the parts back together, a short while later, consumer noticed a strong fuel smell and after examination found that an unsecured fuel line had vibrated against the protruding edge of a body support brace causing it to sever and leak, dealer found 2 support brackets missing and 2 large steel rods missing that are designed to assist in preventing the transfer from cracking during extreme 4-wheel conditions, if mechanic would have put all parts together this incident would not have occurred, consumer is requesting reimbursement for rental car costs and costs of repairs. Vehicle also experienced a power steering leak.

Filed Mar 15, 2001 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel smell is being released into cab of vehicle. Consumer was told by dealership vehicle was not a part of any recall. *ak consumer replaced fuel line at his expense.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Fuel system · TX

There is a strong smell of fuel in the passanger compartment.

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Fuel system · IL

Problem was noticed the moring after the jimmy was refueled. Upon inspection the rear seam of the fuel tank was rusted to the point of leaking fuel all over my garage, causing a strong gas smell. The cause appears to be that the two metal ( tank and frame) parts are to close allowing dirt and road residue to set in an impossible to clean area causing rust. With the gas dripping this could be a fire hazzard with the license plate wireing running close to the gas.