Dt*: the contact stated that there was a gasoline smell coming from the vehicle while it was parked in the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Upon inspection the mechanic found a leak coming from the gasoline filler pipe. There is a the federal safety agency campaign id #94v077000, regarding the gasoline: storage tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired. Updated 3/20/2006 -
Pontiac Firebird fuel smell problems
13 of the 493 owner complaints about the Pontiac Firebird describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19961
- 19952
- 19944
- 19932
- 19923
- 19911
Often reported together
What owners say
Consumer states that theres a fuel smell in vehicle, took to dealer and dealer stated that there a recall 9+4 v 077 000 for fuel filler neck. Mr
Strong fuel fumes inside passenger compartment when car has been off for non-specific time. Problem comes and goes. Noticable when getting in the car to start and go. Sometimes so strong both windows have to be put down in order to breathe. It goes away once the car is running and aired out. This can happen once in a day, or week, or several weeks, or it can go on all day, then not again for a period of time. Or happen several times in a week. The gas cap is tight and a vacuum sound is released when the cap is loosened. The smell is not obvious outside the car.
Ongoing problem with fuel odor/vapor getting into vehicle vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and still unable to locate cause. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Gas smell after running about 30 minutes.
After the car had been driven, I smelled strong gasoline fumes from the fuel tank assembly. The car was recalled in 1994 and was supposed to be fixed, possibly with a replacement fuel tank. No repairs were done at that time. Presently the dealer did admit that there is a leak to the fuel filler assembly which is causing the strong fumes.
Consumer is smelling gas fumes all around the vehicle after it has been driven due to a crack at the junction of the fuel filler pipe and the tank. Dealer has been contacted.
Ie 97060; there is a fuel leakage somewhere and a smell of gasoline. When pressing on the gas pedal hard one can smell the gas more. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the fuel smell, and cannot duplicate the problem.
There is a gas smell in the car, consumer thinks it is the fuel line .
Experiencing strong gas smell in passenger compartment. Dealer cannot find problem.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel filler neck solder joint can develop cracks or pin hole leaks, which does not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the cracks and holes can allow fuel vapor and fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: gasoline vapors and fuel leaks can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace those which exhibit the cracks or pin hole leaks.
Recall number 94V077000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "air" check valve. The high temperatures from the "air" check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line.
- Risk
- A fuel line which has been damaged by the heat of the"air" check valve may leak fuel into the engine compartment where it couldresult in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Reroute any misrouted fuel lines to the proper position, and replace any fuel line bundle where the outer shell has been melted through.
Recall number 93V199000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.
- Risk
- If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.
Recall number 90V114000 · Recall details
Questions about the Pontiac Firebird fuel smell
Which Pontiac Firebird years have gas smell in the cabin problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (4 complaints), 1992 (3 complaints) and 1993 (2 complaints).
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