2007 Pontiac Torrent: fuel leak

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Fuel system · WA

For the past 1 1/2 years my car has been smelling like gas. I thought it was my gas cap not sealing. I bought a couple new gas cap's I was able to find one from another torrent. It does seal but sometimes it comes unsealed. I haven't had the issue looked at because I don't have the money to fix it. Every time I'm in my car I fear that it's going to explode. It's even scarier when I have my granddaughters with me. Today I went to get an oil change and they took my car out of the bay immediately. They told me I had a severe fuel leak and I shouldn't drive it anymore because my car could explode. There is a mechanic right next-door and they verified that I do indeed have a bad fuel leak. Tomorrow I have an appointment to have them drop my tank to see what the leak is coming from. From researching the internet for issues like this I found that gm recalled the 2007 pontiac torrent with campaign number of 12v459000. The recall is for faulty fuel pumps. Unfortunately my VIN number is not part of the recall. This doesn't make sense to me I've read many complaints on this website from people with the same car and the same issue. I cannot afford to fix my car and get a new fuel pump. I feel that the manufacturer should replace this for me. Gm has known about the defective fuel pumps for many years now but did not notify all owners. It should be a national recall not just a recall for a few states. My family's lives are at stake every time I drive my car with a faulty fuel pump. - update there was a crack in the fuel pump causing a severe fuel leak. For my safety I had to have it replaced immediately.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Fuel system · WA

For the past year or two my car has been smelling like gas. I thought it was my gas cap because it stopped sealing. I replaced it several times with a new one. I finally was able to get an original gas cap from another torrent from from a junkyard. The gas cap goes on and seals but still sometimes comes unsealed. I have not done anything regarding the smell of gas because I do not have the money to fix it or have anybody look at the problem. Today I decided to go have an oil change and they immediately pulled my car out of the bay. They told me I need to stop driving my car because there is a severe fuel leak and my car could explode. Thankfully there is a mechanic right next-door and I had them look and there is a very bad fuel leak. Tomorrow I am scheduled to have them drop the tank so that they can find out what is leaking. I have been researching the internet for issues like this and I came across the recall from gm for a fuel pumps for a 2007 pontiac torrent the recall campaign number is 12v459000. However, this recall states that my car doesn't qualify. This does not make sense to me I have read so many things on this site that show many other vehicles like mine have had this issue. For the past six months or so the smell of the fuel has been getting worse and worse. Every time I drive my car I have thoughts and visions of it blowing up. It scares me when I have to have my granddaughters with me I fear for them. I have also been having problems starting my car lately and with my research it seems like it could be from a leaking fuel pump. I feel that my car should be part of the recall and should be repaired and or replaced free of charge. I can't afford to fix a defaulted fuel pump that the manufacturer has known about but has not notified all owners of a 2007 pontiac torrent. My life and the lives of my granddaughters should be safe in my car.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Fuel system · WA

For the past 1 1/2 years my car has been smelling like gas. I thought it was my gas cap not sealing. I bought a couple new gas cap's I was able to find one from another torrent. It does seal but sometimes it comes unsealed. I haven't had the issue looked at because I don't have the money to fix it. Every time I'm in my car I fear that it's going to explode. It's even scarier when I have my granddaughters with me. Today I went to get an oil change and they took my car out of the bay immediately. They told me I had a severe fuel leak and I shouldn't drive it anymore because my car could explode. There is a mechanic right next-door and they verified that I do indeed have a bad fuel leak. Tomorrow I have an appointment to have them drop my tank to see what the leak is coming from. From researching the internet for issues like this I found that gm recalled the 2007 pontiac torrent with campaign number of 12v459000. The recall is for faulty fuel pumps. Unfortunately my VIN number is not part of the recall. This doesn't make sense to me I've read many complaints on this website from people with the same car and the same issue. I cannot afford to fix my car and get a new fuel pump. I feel that the manufacturer should replace this for me. Gm has known about the defective fuel pumps for many years now but did not notify all owners. It should be a national recall not just a recall for a few states. My family's lives are at stake every time I drive my car with a faulty fuel pump.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Fuel system · WA

For the past 1 1/2 years my car has been smelling like gas. I thought it was my gas cap not sealing. I bought a couple new gas cap's I was able to find one from another torrent. It does seal but sometimes it comes unsealed. I haven't had the issue looked at because I don't have the money to fix it. Every time I'm in my car I fear that it's going to explode. It's even scarier when I have my granddaughters with me. Yesterday I went to get an oil change and they took my car out of the bay immediately. They told me I had a severe fuel leak and I shouldn't drive it anymore because my car could explode. There is a mechanic right next-door and they verified that I do indeed have a bad fuel leak. Today I had an appointment to have them drop my tank to see what the leak is coming from. They were able to confirm that there is a major leak in the fuel pump. From researching the internet for issues like this I found that gm recalled the 2007 pontiac torrent with campaign number of 12v459000. The recall is for faulty fuel pumps. Unfortunately my VIN number is not part of the recall. This doesn't make sense to me I've read many complaints on this website from people with the same car and the same issue. I cannot afford to fix my car and get a new fuel pump. I feel that the manufacturer should replace this for me and or reimburse me. I have to fix this now since it is not safe to drive any longer. Gm has known about the defective fuel pumps for many years now but did not notify all owners. It should be a national recall not just a recall for a few states. My family's lives are at stake every time I drive my car with a faulty fuel pump. This faulty fuel pump could have killed me and my family.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Fuel system · WA

For the past 1 1/2 years my car has been smelling like gas. I thought it was my gas cap not sealing. I bought a couple new gas cap's I was able to find one from another torrent. It does seal but sometimes it comes unsealed. I haven't had the issue looked at because I don't have the money to fix it. Every time I'm in my car I fear that it's going to explode. It's even scarier when I have my granddaughters with me. Yesterday I went to get an oil change and they took my car out of the bay immediately. They told me I had a severe fuel leak and I shouldn't drive it anymore because my car could explode. There is a mechanic right next-door and they verified that I do indeed have a bad fuel leak. Today they verified that indeed my fuel pump had a severe leak. I am having to have it replaced. From researching the internet for issues like this I found that gm recalled the 2007 pontiac torrent with campaign number of 12v459000. The recall is for faulty fuel pumps. Unfortunately my VIN number is not part of the recall. This doesn't make sense to me I've read many complaints on this website from people with the same car and the same issue. I cannot afford to fix my car and get a new fuel pump. I feel that the manufacturer should reimburse me for the cost of the repairs that are necessary to keep myself and my granddaughter's safe in my car.. Gm has known about the defective fuel pumps for many years now but did not notify all owners. It should be a national recall not just a recall for a few states. My family's lives are at stake every time I drive my car with a faulty fuel pump.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Fuel system · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. While the contact's husband was inspecting the vehicle, he detected a fuel odor and noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that a new fuel pump module was needed. The contact called morehart murphy regional auto center (located at 31 parker ave, durango, co 81303, (970) 247-2121) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MI

Smell strong fuel leak in the back of the car by gas tank.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · NE

Vehicle smells like raw gasoline and leaks fuel if tank is filled --noticeable on the outside of vehicle --when stored in garage the whole area smells like raw gasoline--there is a recall for the fuel pump and I believe this vehicle has the same issue of the cracked fuel line from the tank--we bought the vehicle in 2016 from the gm dealer in wahoo sid dillon it was used.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Fuel system · 217,059 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,059.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 120,775 miles · GA

There is fuel leaking from somewhere on top of the fuel tank or the general area and dripping to the ground. It leaks while in motion and also parked

Filed Jun 24, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 83,257 miles · MO

Gas leak I cant locate but fills the car with very strong gas fumes and can also be spelled as you approach the vehicle (approx.5 yards away). This has been happening for a while and no one can find a leak but can smell the gas odor strong. I purchased a new gas cap at the beginning of this problem but that didn't help either. I see there was a recall that sounds like the issue I am having but the dealers tell me that since I am not in the states listed I have to figure out how to pay to fix myself; which I can not afford and is my only transportation for myself and my 2 1 year old grandchildren. I need help please

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 97,430 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel leak. The dealer stated that there was a leak in the fuel lines, which caused fuel to leak onto the fuel pump. As a result, the fuel lines and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 97,430.