The fuel tank cracked and leaked gasoline.
1997 Hyundai Sonata fuel system complaints
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Fuel tank was leaking gas while driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that leak came from the upper part of the fuel tank.
Recall 00 v 314 001/fuel tank: recall repairs were done in april 27, 2001, and problem has reoccurred. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *ak when consumer informed dealer that fuel tank was leaking as a result of the recall repairs, they indicated that the leak was caused by consumer's personal mechanic and would not attempt to fix the problem of excessive vaccum nor replace the fuel tank without charge.
Fuel tank has developed cracks and a fuel smell is present. 1) in dec 2000 and mar 2001 fuel tank replaced because of cracks on top of fuel tank; 2) in april 2001 service for recall 00v314001 was performed; 3) in october 2001 fuel was leaking from a seal between fuel tank and a pipe, leading to engine, resulting in fuel tank being replaced for fourth time and 4) in november 2001 fuel smell was present again and dealership was diagnosing the problem. *ak the fuel gauge operation stays on full then drops drastically due to fuel sender/pump failure. The dealer replaced the gas tank cap. The check engine light comes on due to purge valve failure. Consumer was asking for reimbursement.
Fuel tank is leaking fuel, dealer has replaced fuel tank five times, problem has reoccurred, a recall has been issued. *ak.
Fuel tank has cracked at seams, causing fuel leakage. Dealer has replaced fuel tank twice.
Observed gas leaking from under vehicle took vehicle to shop upon inspection tank was found to have a crack on the side near the top spoke to dealer not thinking this was a warranty problem was informed fuel tank was replaced on july of 99 waiting for an answer about replacing tank
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