2008 Pontiac Torrent: fuel leak

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Fuel system · 190 miles · OK

Noticed a strong gas smell looked underneath car and realized there is a gas leak coming from the gas tank area. Significant amount of gas pouring out . As I have read on other year models having the same problem!

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac torrent. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel inside the cabin. The failure started approximately 21 days ago when the contact noticed fuel leaking from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MN

I have a fuel leak on my 2008 pontiac torrent. Basically recall number 12v459000 for the 2007 torrent. The plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak. My year vehicle is not listed on the recall, when it should be. This is my exact problem.this is a very dangerous problem and should be addressed in more than just the 2007 torrent. The fix is over $700. I smelled gas through the vents while driving, noticed some jerking or "skipping" in the gas petal being pushed. I parked and the gas smell was very strong. It is dripping from the back by the gas tank and also up by the engine. My mechanic said that the leak is from the plastic pieces on the fuel pump and the leak is actually running down the frame of the truck depending on if I'm going downhill or turning. He advises me not to drive my truck.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Fuel system · 122,800 miles · TX

I started to smell fuel while idling about 2 weeks ago. Took it to a mechanic who said that the whole gas tank had to come out & be repaired as there was a hair line crack in the fuel pump which was leaking gas. Had to pay $1008.12 usd for labor, parts and diagnostic.

Filed Apr 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · CA

I noticed that my vehicle was smelling like gas. While the car was parked idling in a driveway I looked under the vehicle on the passenger side to check the fuel tank and noticed fuel dripping down the side of the tank from the top of the tank. I turned off the vehicle and the fuel stopped dripping which indicated to me that it was coming from the sending unit on the top of the tank. Also the tank was under half full. Upon checking online I found multiple recalls on other gm vehicles of the same year for the same problem. Also the 2007 torrent model was recalled for the same issue so I don't know why my model isn't since it is the same issue as everything else that has been recalled. This is my family's main vehicle and they could have been engulfed in flames at any time it scares me to think of this. Also my vehicle is under 65,000 miles. I want this to be seriously addressed and please let me know if there is anymore info that I can give. I appreciate any help

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · TX

Noted gas smell around the back of vehicle. Reviewed for possible gas cap issue but this was not the problem. Further review from under the vehicle identified a small gas leak coming from the top of the gas tank. Gas tank is located next to exhaust pipe that could cause fire. Took vehicle to noted dealer and they conducted a more detail review of problem that was identified gas leak was coming from top of gas tank (fuel pump and lines issue) and if not noted or attended to could result in possible ignition of gas tank, explosion and possible lost of passenger life. Vehicle has not been involved in any kind of activity that would enhance this kind of problem. Clearly a vehicle defect that should be addressed to avoid possible safety issues. A recall should be reviewed. This issue should warrant complete warranty coverage by vehicle at no expense to owner. Not a normal wear and tear issue but a defective safety issue.