2007 Pontiac Torrent: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · NJ

When I start my 2007 pontiac torrent, it smells like gasoline. Beginning when I start my car to the time I turn it off, it smells like gasoline. I fly through gasoline and cannot fill my tan anymore than $10.00 or else it goes to waste. Smells like there is a leak or crack somewhere towards the front of the car. It's a extremely strong odor!

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 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · IL

2007 pontiac torrent with a strong gas odor near the rear of the car after parked. Upon putting the car on a lift, discovered gasoline leaking from the top of the gas tank. Researched and found recalls on this models in certain southern states, but, not in illinois. I have found many complaints about this but are not in the recall states. There is a problem with this vehicle and it should be recalled to avoid a dangerous fire or explosion. This vehicle could be registered in a recall state and it would be covered under the recall. This doesn't make sense. Was a deal struck with general motors? The recall number for souther states is the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline)

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, 2019 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · WV

Fuel smell after driving. Gasoline leaking from the top of the fuel tank. Stabilitrax system light stays on even after the code was cleared by a certified gm mechanic.

Filed Aug 18, 2018 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · IN

Recently noticed a smell of gasoline coming from the vehicle. Noticed it on the outside of the vehicle at first but now can smell it on the inside as well. It doesn't matter if the car is in motion or just sitting. Smell is coming from rear of car close to gas tank.

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · KS

There was a vivid gasoline smell inside the vehicle and on the outside right rear by the gas tank, took it to a mechanic come to find out it was was the return port on the fuel pump module that had cracked, which is very dangerous because I was driving the vehicle and a nice part for my brakes or anywhere could have caused a fire. I find out that there is a recall on the plastic supplier return port so I had my mechanic save my part on my vehicle and it is documented that this is the actual part that is on recall from other 2007 pontiac torrent this is a dangerous situation and I believe it needs attention before someone gets hurt or killed buy an explosion or fire.

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 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 Jul 6, 2015 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the fuel tank was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 09/09/15*lj the vehicle was repaired. Updated 09/15/15

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Fuel system · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that while in park, there was a strong fuel odor emitting from outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tube going to the fuel pump module was cracked. As a result, the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.