Saturn Vue fuel smell problems

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Fuel system · AL

I own a saturn vue 2003 and topped the tank with gas only to witness a fuel odor and a leak under the tank area. The day before yesterday monday the 3rd of april I visited dewey barber in gardendale alabama after research and inquired about special coverage 12191, fuel odor and ground spotting. I further explained to them that when I accelerate there's a hesitation as if the flow of gas is altered. They looked up my VIN and discovered a recall of the key ignition cylinder and ordered the switch and key which would be in at 7:30am tuesday. They wrote it up on a form and passed it on. 2-hours later they said the special coverage 12191 wasn't for my car and that it didn't appear under my VIN. They also concluded that my key was so worn that a copy couldn't be made, another key is ordered from the manufacturer. So I was told to call back wednesday to see if the keys arrived. Who do I get to fix these problems concerning the fuel odor from the gas leak????? There is a disturbance of fuel flow to the engine that needs to be repaired!!!!!!!

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 Jun 27, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor coming from inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that there was fuel leaking and that the fuel gauge failed to read the accurate fuel levels. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the key could be removed while in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · NV

My car developed a dangerous crack in the fuel pump. As a result fuel would leak out and a strong gas smell was pervasive. I was told I should park the car immediately due to the danger. The mechanic also told me that this was a "very common" issue with my make and model of car. I did some research and found multiple other models of gm cars, including saturn (but not the vue) have been recalled for that exact issue. The recall was even more specific for cars in "warm weather states" including nevada. I am the original purchaser of the vehicle and it has been registered and used in nevada all it's life. I have tried to contact gm about my concerns at the lack of recall on this part, and been met with only silence. I find it very, very hard to believe that a part that is the same, cracked the same way, in the same environmental conditions was not included in any sort of recall from gm that put my family and I at grave risk. We just had to spend over $1000 to get this item repaired, and have kept the old part for reference. I would encourage a search of similar problems with the fuel pump in saturn vue cars or other gm products in warm weather states to see if gm can be motivated enough to do the correct thing and issue a safety recall on this part that could lead to a catastrophic fire. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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.