2007 Saturn Vue: gas smell in the cabin

7 of the 286 complaints about the 2007 Saturn Vue describe gas smell in the cabin.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 73,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Gas smell in the cabin by model year

2007
7
2006
1
2005
1
2004
3
2003
7

What owners say

Filed Feb 12, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 126,680 miles · CA

Brought my 2007 saturn vue to repair a powerful gasoline smell around the rear of car, near gas cap. Said it would cost $332 to lift out fuel tank to see where the problem was. 4 hours later, mechanic said the tank was drenched with gasoline because the lines to the fuel pump were crimped and cracked so there was gasoline leaking out. (wonder why I was refueling so often?) I need a new fuel pump costs $600. I'll be sure to use my 10% off coupon. The worst part was no engine light ever came on to warn me!!!! Also within the last 10 months, I have had the battery replaced, 2 new lift gates, brakes and new tires. I have always been good about oil changes/maintenance but I guess new cars are only supposed to last 10 years. Bummer!

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · MS

Detected strong odor of gas around rear of car. Two different mechanics had the car on a lift and could not discover source of gasoline smell. Two or three thousand miles later, we took the car to a third mechanic and, using an inspection camera, he immediately found that the primary fuel pump had a cracked fuel fitting. The mechanic advised how dangerous this leak could be as it was directly over the exhaust. This is my wife's car and she had been using it to commute 400 miles round trip to help with our newest grandchild. Cost to repair is over $400.00. This is not a hazard unique to our vehicle; refer to saturn vue fuel leak at www.saturnfans.com. Considering contacting a lawyer due to the serious nature of this common hazard that has not been addressed by gm.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Fuel system · 57,500 miles · CA

While parked noticed a strong smell of gasoline coming from the rear of the vehicle. Took vehicle to our mechanic who found that the secondary fuel pump had cracks along the top plastic connections where the fuel lines attach, after further examination our mechanic stated that fuel had been spraying from this defect and we were lucky not to have had a fire, the fuel pump connections being plastic and in such close proximity to the underside of the vehicle it is able to get damaged easily if you hit a hard bump in the road and the tank compresses agaist the frame. After paying $850.00 for parts and labor to have the fuel pump replaced I found out that similar gm vehicles have been recalled for the same type of defect but the saturn vue has not, will it require a fire or death before the saturn is added to the recall list.

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 86,450 miles · CA

My vehicle began to smell like gas after driving. The smell just began to get worse. Unbearable at times. I finally took it in to the mechanic and tells me that the gas tank is leaking from the top and it's too major of a job to take on. Suggested I take it to the dealership. Firestone is worried my vehicle could catch on fire. I hope the dealer has a better insight on this. My wife has been driving this car. It's very upsetting.

Filed Oct 3, 2013 · Fuel system · 62,500 miles · LA

Bought 2007 saturn vue 2.2l 4-cyl with 62,500 miles. Noticed raw gas smell most strong near the right rear tail light lens. Twice mechanics have checked for fuel leaks with no results and no real diagnosis. There are no malfunction codes or warning lamps illuminated. Worried about a fire hazard.

Filed Sep 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CA

I have been noticing a very strong smell of gasoline from my saturn for several weeks. It is most notable once I stop the car and get out but it is always there when the car is stopped. I traced it to an area up high and toward the rear of the gas tank. You can clearly see staining from a leak on a piece of the undercarriage below that area. I have learned the two sister vehicles of the saturn vue in 2007, the pontiac torrent and the chevrolet equinox, were recalled in california last year for this problem but it doesn't appear the vue was. Recently I have also noticed the my gasoline mileage has dropped from around 25 mpg to just barely over 20 mpg with no change in driving or weather..

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · TX

Noticed a fuel leak around tank filler area. Replaced fuel cap but did not help. Noticeable fuel odor. Vehicle is hard to start when sitting for an extended period (longer than 6 hours). Mechanic determined that leak was around fuel pump. Was informed of recall involving other similar 2007 gm vehicles, but not the saturn vue, although the vue has same type of fuel pump. Vehicles currently involved in the recall include the saturn ion, chevrolet equinox, and pontiac torrent.