2000 Pontiac Grand Am: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Steering · 100,000 miles · IN

When I bought the car in april of 2013 it look nice and was impress, because of the mileage. About 4 months into driving I heard a thumping in the back. Every time I turned the steering wheel. Notice it was getting louder. Had it look at and they told me everything look okay. Coming home from work that next evening. I could not steer my car and almost hit a telephone pole. Was so thankful, I could stop before that happpen. Took it in to a mechanic and the undecarriage was almost falling out. It cost me almost $800.00 dollars to get it fixed. The mechanic showed me after I just had it look at, at another place. I was very lucky but I still am having problems. Smells of gas and I thought I was getting a safe and paid off car. That has only given me problems!

Filed Dec 3, 2006 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · GA

While driving down the interstate at 65 miles per hour my car shut completely off on me. Only by the grace of god was I able to coast over 2 lanes to the side of the road, avoiding having another car run straight into the back of my car. After taking the car to the dealership I was told that I needed to replace my fuel pump module. They stated that this has been happening quite a bit but that a recall has not been done on this part yet. Now, 2 years later I am still having issues with my car now having a gasoline smell every winter because gas is leaking from somewhere and they cannot determine where.

Filed Jul 23, 2006 · Fuel system · AZ

Had the car for about one year. Bought used, no history of the car. Had to replace the fuel pump, fuel filter less then a year of purchase. Having this gas smell when the AC is on. With the phoenix weather there is not one day you can't live without an AC. The smell gets so bad that your clothes and hair smell when you get out of the car. I have three kids one toddler that I hate to have them get sick from it. I believe it is harmful to them.

Filed Dec 27, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 66,000 miles · CA · 2 injuries

1. The vehicle has had a gas smell since purchase in 03. I had it into dealership whom said there was no problem. I found out from internet pages this is a common intake seal problem that should have been repaired while under 2 year extended warranty. Smell of gas has made persons sick. 2. Fan control switch fails and only works on #3 setting or higher. 3. Turn indicators fail intermittently. 4. Electronics computer fails intermittently and has to be reset by turning the car off and restarting. (was this made by microsoft?).

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Fuel system · MS

The driver smelled a gas odor coming in from the vents. Consumer noticed that while the vehicle was parked a brown liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail needed to be replaced.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

Gas fumes were felt inside of vehicle, it was leaking into engine all over. Vehicle would start shaking, and blue gray smoke came outof exhaust. It happened 3 times, each time fuel injectors were replaced. Dealer kept vehicle 2 weeks, and same day picked up consumer drove 40 miles and it repeated same thing. 1 month later , engine check light was coming on. Dealer did not have a remedy. Consumer has got gm involved to rectify problem.*ak the consumer states the vehicle was at the dealer service shop for 34 or more days.