2002 Pontiac Montana fuel system problems

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 192,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. After the vehicle was driven and parked, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel emerging from the rear. The contact checked under the vehicle and noticed fuel coming out the side of the fuel tank where the seal was making a puddle on the floor. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: a-31191114851. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2017 · Fuel system · TN

The fuel tank is leaking around the seal where the elbow connectes,. This seal has been disconutined. The dealership said I would have to replace the fuel tank. I cant afford a new tank. If they cant replace the seal they should have to replace the tank, there has been two recalls on the gas tank on this vehicles. I am lucky that my van didnt catch on fire going down the road with me and two children in the van, we put some putty on it for gas leaks and that has slow the leak down, I have not choice but to drive the van my only way to go, I cant afford to put a new gas tank for 725.00. I dont think it is fair that they can discontiuned a seal like this that and not willing to replace a hazard part like this, I put my life and the girls life in danger everyday we go out in the van but we have not choice.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 98,850 miles · MI

The fuel tank inlet check valve can crack and leak recall.. I went out to take my kids to school and smelt gas. Looked underneath can see gas dripping.had it looked it and sure enough hole/crack in fuel tank and now the fuel gauge is not working .checked under the recall and mine is not in it..

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 93,426 miles · MI

2002 pontiac montana. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, I smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. I noticed a small amount of fuel spilling from the lower portion of the fuel tank. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. The failure was related to a crack in the fuel tank inlet check valve. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 93,426. Also since this happening the gas tank does not read the gas amount correctly,its either full or low on fuel and light comes on.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 120,949 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was fractured at the inlet. The vehicle was previously repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,949.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Fuel system · 151,763 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the fuel gauge on the vehicle does not reflect the actual amount of fuel in the tank. In addition, the fuel warning light flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,763.

Filed Sep 12, 2012 · Fuel system · 104,255 miles · GA

Early saturday morning on september 8, 2012, I smelled strong gas fumes in my kitchen which is by my carport. I went outside to check and see where the overwhelming smell was coming from. Time I stepped out the door to my carport where my van is parked, I went to my 2002 pontiac montana minivan and began looking and sniffing around and under it. To my shock and surprise there was a puddle of gas on the ground from gas leaking out of the fuel tank where the inlet connects to the fuel tank. I began to panic and cry because I was afraid of anything that could ignite or start a fire and the exposure to the fumes that would endanger my family. I immediately called my mechanic for help and he can over to look at the problem. He informed me that the valve connection between the inlet and tank was leaking. He then went online to check on a possible part for the fuel tank and came across a recall check. We both read the information and I called pontiac on monday september 10,2012 and explained to them my deepest concern about the leak from my fuel tank. They contacted a dealer and he talked with a area representative, she said my special warranty expired july 27, 2012 for 10 years or 150,000 miles claiming they sent it out in january 30, 2008 in which I never received at all. At the dealer I got a estimated replacement fuel tank price at $800.00 including labor cost. The area representative offered at first $1500.00 toward a new car, then offered to pay half the cost of a fuel tank and labor. I now need advice to move forward with this matter as soon as possible.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · MI

I own a 2002 pontiac montana and the fuel gauge is no longer working properly. It now gives me a reading of either having a full tank of gas or an empty tank of gas. There was no previous warning to the fuel gauge going bad. The incorrect fuel reading occurs at every start up, and the consequences of having an incorrect gauge is the possibility of running out of gas. I have not made a repair as of this time. Please look into this issue, as many other owners are having this same issue, and it is apparent that the fuel gauge is faulty. Failure occurred in february, 2011.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,342 miles · LA

I own a 2002 pontiac montana extended version. I noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the rear of the vehicle and upon further investigation, I found that the fuel tank was wet from gasoline under fuel tank inlet tube. I searched the internet for recalls and found the federal safety agency campaign # 07v349000 which had the description of the problem I had. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and was initially told that the problem was covered under this recall and the tank was removed and a new gas tank was ordered. I was called by the service manager the next day and I was told that my vehicle was not covered under this recall because it was the extended model and I was told that it could be repaired for $1,100.00. I asked the service manager if this was the same problem that was covered under the recall and he replied that it appeared to be, but that the extended length montana was not covered under the recall. I had the dealership install the old tank and called the manufacturer and received the same answer.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. While refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed gasoline overflowing from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 07e021000 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices). The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 95,000.