2002 Saturn LS: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/25/15*lj updated 11/28/2017

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 80,800 miles · CA

Vehicle: 2002 saturn l100 with 80,800 miles. Date: december 2013 to january 2014 problem: for at least a month I started smelling gasoline fumes coming from underneath the rear and side areas of vehicle after having driven it and stopping and shutting off engine. After inspecting underneath vehicle, no signs of leaking fuel appeared. After doing some research on the cars' fuel system, I suspected the leak was occurring on top of the fuel tank around fuel pump or fuel lines. Solution: took the vehicle in to a mechanic to have fuel tank removed to find problem of leaking fuel. After it was removed, the problem was found. The fuel pump nipple return line was cracked and broken resulting in leaking fuel down onto the top of the tank, causing the resulting fuel smell. Total cost to replace fuel pump and labor was $511.64. This is a serious safety issue that could have resulted in an accident or injury due to a fire or other potential issues. General motors should issue a recall or reimburse affected owners.

Filed Feb 1, 2013 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · IL

I noticed a very strong smell of gasoline and took my 2002 saturn vehicle to mechanic who informed me that the fuel pump was likely the issue. Without dropping the tank he was not 100% sure. Repair was made to a nipple near the fuel tank to see if that was the problem. The smell went away for approximately 3 months and at that time returned. I returned the vehicle to the mechanic and he dropped the fuel tank to confirm the fuel pump was damaged. Repair was made at a significant cost to owner. (fyi - in 2010, 2 days after repairing the fuel pump, the transmission failed. It was repaired, and approximately 2 weeks after the transmission repair the body control module (bcm) failed and was repaired. Now, in 2013 my timing belt has broken and I was informed my engine is garbage. I am currently fighting with gm as there was a recall issued for timing belts on saturn l200's, but they 'claim' my VIN is not a part of that recall.)

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Fuel system · NV

2002 saturn l200. Consumer writes in regards to a strong fuel smell in vehicle. *tgw according to the service invoice, the dealer found the supply line at the front of the fuel filter leaking fuel. The filter and supply line were replaced. However, later that evening, the consumer continued to smell the same strong odor of gas. The consumer returned to the dealer the next day and was informed that further repair was needed and it would require an additional cost of $ 900. The technician dropped the fuel tank and found fuel around the fuel pump and fuel was coming out of the pores of the plastic at the top pump. The fuel pump was replaced.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 153,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact looked online and notice many complaints regarding a fuel pump gas leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results did show a defective fuel pump that was causing a leak. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn l100. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor and leaked fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated the fuel pump was cracked due to defective plastic causing fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired the fuel pump was replaced. The approximate failure and current mileage was 138,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 75,755 miles · HI

Very strong fuel odor coming from car while driving, when stopped or parking cant have the windows down because the smell makes you sick and gives you a headache. Cant believe there are no recalls on this. Mechanic says he cant see the leak but believes its the fuel evaporation system not working. This cant be safe!!!!!!!!!! My fault again for buying an american car!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Nov 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · NY

Strong gasoline odor in passenger compartment. Repair shop found leak at top of gas tank which sprayed gas up through the back seat. Problem was only discovered long after it started putting my family at serious risk!

Filed Jun 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 72,200 miles · MD

I am following up on a complaint which I had filed about a week ago. Odi id number : 10407378. The incident started with a gasoline smell in and outside the vehicle. The repair cost me $900.00 to fix a faulty fuel pump after my mechanic had performed a smoke test and a pressure test of the gas tank. I have 72,200 miles on my 2002 saturn l200 sedan. I have been reading other complaints here and it is very sad that our american car manufacturers are not stepping forward to issue a recall on this particular problems and others. The fact that no one was injured or died from this incident and others is no excuse not to issue a recall. This is irresponsible and negligent. I also own a 2002 nissan frontier xe and the manufacturer issued a recall on a steering shaft that a rust issue and it might contribute to a failure and issued a recall. Now that is being responsible and being proactive before the unfortunate happens. The last time I purchased an american car was in 1977 and the 2002 saturn. Yea I don't think I'll be buying an american car any time soon again.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn lw300. While the vehicle was parked there was a gasoline odor. It occurred when the vehicle was turned off or when it remained on continually. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn lw300. While the vehicle was parked there was a gasoline odor. The odor was present when the vehicle was turned off or when it remained on continually. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · TX

There is a strong fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle and fuel dripping underneath.