2007 Saturn Aura: fuel leak

Filed Oct 31, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · TX

Since new, we have had passenger air bag issues, ie: not sensing an adult passenger. Brakes have been operating poorly, with rear pads wearing out, and front not. Four new master cylinders, pads & rotors with no improvement. Now mid 2018, strong gasoline smell from under rear of vehicle. I have seen where other saturns, have a fuel leak relating to the fuel pump fuel lines. I suspect the same for our car. Doesn't matter how full the tank is, and of course it is parked. Should be a recall on this defect. We live in texas where it is hot. We now have about 130,000miles on the car.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact discovered fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (pearson buick/gmc in sunnyvale, california) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 75,175 miles · CA

Car has had 4 recalls since purchased in sept 2013. After getting smogged on 8-mar-17 I was told I had a fuel leak and car is unsafe to drive. Followed up with paradise chevrolet and cadillac on 8-mar-17 they stated no recalls regarding fuel system. Notified general motors. Mechanic on 14 mar-17 advised that fuel is leaking at fuel pump and sending unit/modular.

Filed Nov 10, 2016 · Fuel system · CA

Gas leaking for one of the electrical connectors. Seems as if the connector had sealant place as a fix instead of replacing the part. This car was purchased febuary 2016 with 49k miles.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Fuel system · 38,696 miles · CA

Gas fumes were detected when car taken in for annual smog certificate, after inspection gas leak detected coming from fuel pump, gas on top of gas tank

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · TX

Strong fuel smell coming from rear of vehicle near fuel tank, other saturns of a similer year have been recalled for a leaking fuel pump but not the aura even though there are many complaints of leaking fuel pumps on the aura.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Fuel system · CA

Had to replace fuel pump due to gas leak and smell.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · UT

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that a fuel odor was present in the garage and discovered a fuel leak under vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel leak was caused by a cracked in the fuel bump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 52,000. Jft

Filed Nov 22, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,404 miles · TX

At the mall, car sputtered 5-10 times before finally starting. As I was leaving mall parking lot doing 15-20mph, car suddenly loss engine power and began to shake / shutter. Dashboard console displayed reduced engine power and service traction. Car wouldn't go faster than 20-25mph. I had to take side streets to get home. Car later towed to dealer. Dealer found leaking fuel pump and throttle body cable connector loose/dirty. Tech removed connector from throttle body, cleaned it, added di-electric grease and re-connected it. Engine power regained. Fuel pump replaced at another garage due to cost at dealer. Note: this was 2nd time car was taken to same dealer with same problem. I was told it was "bad" gasoline and was charged about $86.00 (not including towing charge). Also told to use premium gas at another gas company. Fuel pump problem not found even when they were told about strong fuel smell coming from rear, drivers side after car sits for awhile. Asked for reimbursement from dealer owner, but it was denied.

Filed Sep 7, 2013 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · AZ

I recently notice the smell of gasoline emanating from my vehicle. I initially checked the function and fit of gas cap. I removed to engine cover and started the vehicle to inspect fuel lines in the engine bay area as well as the area of and the fuel delivery system itself to the manifold. All the above inspections produced no visible signs of fuel leakage. I lifted the vehicle to inspect the fuel system from the firewall area to the fuel tank. Again, no obvious signs of leakage. At the fuel tank the smell was more intense but still nothing obvious. Due to the position of the fuel tank, inspection of the top half was not possible with my tool availability. Yet the intensity of the smell in the fuel tank area gave a strong indication of a leak at the tank. Upon a search online for possible solutions, I found that the 2007 saturn ion has a fuel pump recall for exactly this issue and it specifies arizona as an impact state. I truly believe my aura is experiencing the same troubles associated with the fuel pump issue of the ion. I have made an appointment to have the issue diagnosed at my local dealership. While searching online I found several posting by other aura owners who have experienced this same problem. Of those who paid for resolution, all found the leak stemmed from a cracked plastic fitting at the fuel pump. The reason behind the ion recall. Something needs to be done to expand the recall to other gm vehicles before a dangerous issue arises and someone is injured. I can't afford to fix my vehicle at this time yet I must travel daily to and from work. I pray that either I can afford resolution myself, or the federal safety agency finds resolve for aura owners before someone gets hurt or a vehicle receives major damage due to this fuel leak problem.