I have a 1997 hyundai elantra that was recalled in 2000 (00v095002). Recently I smelled a very strong gasoline odor and sipping sound coming out of my tank. I been filling my tank and kept losing gas within a week and this is 10 gallons within four days. When I went to check I noticed gasoline coming out through my passenger seats especially when the engine is running. There is also a light on and when I took for computer read I was told the code po446 was on (evaporative emission control was applying to much pressure to my tank. I have called hyundai and they declined to make any investigation or even try to help and they could only provide the file number 872092. I have two minors riding in this car and I think the potential of fire is very higher. I doubt if hyundai fixed this problem . When I took my car for recall back in 2000, they took less than ten minutes to check or repair whatever they where recalling. There are thousands of these cars and probably leaking gasoline without the consumers knowledge or aware of the problem.
1997 Hyundai Elantra fuel system complaints
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Check engine light on since I bought the car.I have been in repeatedly for this to be corrected to no avail. Problems with transmission repeatedly. Engine was causing a vacuum and not allowing to car to shift.
The check engine light came on I took it to a local auto shop they put it on a machine & said it either has abad gas cap or a crack in the gas tank. When I take the gas cap off to fill up my car it has no pressure at all & I can smell gas fumes for awhile after that. You can unhook the battery for awhile & the light will stay off for a few days the it comes back on again. I heard there was a recall for this problem & would like to get it fixed before something bad happens.
The fuel filler cap has been replaced twice. In january 2000, hyundai sent the original owner a new fuel filler cap. A follow-up notice came requesting to take the car to a hyundai dealer to have the pressure checked in the fuel tank to see if any cracks. Just before taking the car in for this inspection, it was noticed that the "check engine" light came on. The dealer changed the fuel filler cap again and the light turned off. My concern is, do I have to have this pressure checked periodically. Does the fuel filler cap need to be changed, how often. I really feel paranoid and intimidated. Please let me know what action I should take. Thank you
The federal safety agency recall 00v095000 and manufacturer's recall 037. Took it in for repair two days later. Presently, check engine light comes on. They won't make the necessary repairs.
Consumer had a problem with engine check light coming on. Took vehicle to dealer for recall 00v09o000/ fuel tank repairs. About two days later, engine check light came back on for about a week.
Gas tank rusted prior to recall causing engine light to illuminate (00v‑095). Yh
Dealer refused to honor recall 00v095000/ fuel tank until consumer agreed to pay for an inspection fee.
Dealer would not provide a rental to the customer while recall 00v‑095 of the emission control system was being performed, consumer considered this poor customer treatment. Nlm
Oil leak due to engine valve cover gasket failure. Mjs
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