Gas tank leaks.
1996 Volvo 850 fuel system complaints
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Fuel system, gasoline storage smell of fuel fumes present at all times while operating vehicle when filling tank, fuel leaks from top of fuel tank assembly just as tank becomes completely full.
The fuel tank split at the seam over the exhaust pipe. Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified of the problem.
The fuel tank leaked fuel where it was bolted to the tank. *ak *cb
When filling fuel tank at gas station, just as tank is nearly full, several ounces of fuel leak from top of tank, dripping underneath car.
While driving at any speed smelled strong chemical fumes in passenger compartmen due to a defect in the fuel tank. Dealer notified.
On the night of may 13, 2003 a few hours after parking the car (1996 volvo 850) in the garage the smell of gas became so strong it was overwhelming. Inspection of the car and floor of the garage revealed gas leaking in a fast steady drip from the fuel tank. The leaked gas had formed a small puddle on the floor. On the morning of may 14, I arranged to take the car in for service where it was confirmed that the fuel tank was indeed leaking from the seam. The car has not been repaired because the fuel tank was is on back order and is not expected to be available until june 1, 2001. The car is not drivable because of the leaking fuel. I believe this leak is the result of a defect in the original fuel tank as there is no apparent damage to the tank.
I noticed an odd noise which sounded like something rolling around in the back of the car, but nothing was. At time of state inspection, I alerted the inspectors. They felt something bumping from within the gas tank. I disassembled the floor coverings and inspection ports for fuel pump and gauge sender. I removed the gauge sender and looked into the tank and observed a plastic bowl-like object surrounding the fuel pump. I rocked the car and this bowl would slosh against the pump. This object appears to be a baffle to reduce sloshing around the pump. It would seem that it was intended to be glued in place, but has broken loose. I suppose that this would eventually damage pump or tank. A new tank will cost close to $400 which I will now order. Additional problem is intermittent failure of anti-lock brake/tracs system module.
Consumer stated vehicle's fuel tank has a leak and if filled over 12 gallons it will leak fuel, which can result in a fire. Dealer notified. Ts
Upon smelling gas fumes, consumer inspected vehicle and discovered that the fuel tank was leaking near the muffler. Discovered fuel puddle while vehicle was parked in driveway. Mr
The fuel tank was observed to be leaking on 7/8/02 and this was confirmed by a technician on 7/9/02. The leakage occurs on one or more of the molded bosses upon which the heat shield is mounted. My suspicion is built-in stresses from the molded boss, perhaps not radiused properly where the boss joins the tank wall. It may also be a materials problem. The technician analyzing the problem said that they had seen the same failure on another 850 tank within the last 10 days. It is also possible that our extreme ambient heat may have caused a relatively inflexible heat shield to stress the assembly. It seems to be a critical safety problem, and I am disappointed that volvo has not been willing to join in remedying this situation with us, after calling it to their attention.
Fuel tank developed leak through rubbing parts.
Gas tank was faulty of leaking gas. It has been repaired. Smell overwhelming. Dealer determined it was faulty.
Casing to the fuel tank was installed improperly and caused fuel leakage. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified.*ak although its a defect volvo insist because vehicle is no longer under warrantys. The defect had a t.s.b issued and vehcile was never checked.
Under normal driving conditions started smelling fuel inside the car. It was determined to be a leak in the fuel tank. It was leaking from the seam of the fuel tank which is plastic. The location of the leak was next to were the exhaust pipe runs. This, in my opinion, could have resulted in a fire or explosion. I feel lucky. When the fuel tank was replaced I discovered it was redesigned, thus leading me to believe this was a know problem to volvo. I was also required to replace the level sensor because it was not compatable with the new design. I am also going to be contacting volvo about this situtation.
Consumer states that about (10) gallons of gas had leaked out from gas tank onto the garage floor.
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