Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 07076 | 10/01/2008 | 07076A | 10026522 | Gm: special coverage adjustment - fuel tank modular reservoir assembly corrosion. csc letter was received. updated 11/6/08. *pe updated 5/5/09. csc letter was received. *pe | 11/04/2008 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 07076 | 10/01/2008 | 07076A | 10026522 | Gm: special coverage adjustment - fuel tank modular reservoir assembly corrosion. csc letter was received. updated 11/6/08. *pe updated 5/5/09. csc letter was received. *pe | 11/04/2008 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| PE07013 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 07/10/2007 | FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE | ||
| Odi has received reports that the fuel pump module leaks fuel and or vapor underneath the vehicle.gm states, the failure mechanism is corrosion of the fuel pump module flange which may lead to a fuel leak.corrosion of the fuel pump module flange is the result of the vehicle operating in a corrosive environment.odi has upgraded this pe to engineering analysis (ea07-009) to further assess this issue. | ||||||
| EA07009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/10/2007 | 08/28/2008 | FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE | ||
| During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the us.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving.upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. this condition is caused by corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module.water and road salt collect on top of the fuel pump leading to small pinholes appearing on the fuel lines.fuel may leak and collect on top of the module and/or spill onto the ground.the data evaluated under this investigation reflect a relatively low frequency of occurrence that largely arises in salt belt states.gm has extended the warranty on the subject component to ten years or 120,000 miles.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information select document search. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| PE04001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2004 | 05/07/2004 | FUEL SPILLAGE DURING REFUELING | ||
| This investigation was opened on the model year (my) 2003 chevrolet trailblazer.based on gm's information request (ir) response, odi added to its analysis the my 2003 gmc envoy and oldsmobile bravada vehicles.these vehicles share the same vehicle platform (gm 360/370) and fuel fill components.incident summary numbers reported above include these vehicles.epa regulates the fuel dispensing rates at filling stations and gm states that the reports of spitback for the subject vehicles are principally caused by fuel dispensing pumps exceeding the rate specified by epa.odi finds that the rate of complaints, field reports and warranty is low compared to other vehicles that have been recalled for a spitback issue.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE07014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/13/2007 | 06/12/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAK | ||
| In june 2007, gm will expand its special policy to address fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fractures on certain model year (my) trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl vehicles.the expanded policy covers my 2002-2004 trailblazer ext, gmc envoy xl, and gmc envoy xuv vehicles and will extend for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever comes first).gm will provide free repair of the fuel tank. it is sending letters to owners beginning in june of 2007.this action supersedes gm's previous 7 year/70,000 mile special policy for my 2002 trailblazer ext and envoy xl vehicles.the condition is most often reported as illumination of the service engine soon (ses) light.the vehicle's diagnostic system detects the presence of a fuel system pressure leak and illuminates the ses light.other owners report smelling gasoline fumes. the action taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| PE04001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2004 | 05/07/2004 | FUEL SPILLAGE DURING REFUELING | ||
| This investigation was opened on the model year (my) 2003 chevrolet trailblazer.based on gm's information request (ir) response, odi added to its analysis the my 2003 gmc envoy and oldsmobile bravada vehicles.these vehicles share the same vehicle platform (gm 360/370) and fuel fill components.incident summary numbers reported above include these vehicles.epa regulates the fuel dispensing rates at filling stations and gm states that the reports of spitback for the subject vehicles are principally caused by fuel dispensing pumps exceeding the rate specified by epa.odi finds that the rate of complaints, field reports and warranty is low compared to other vehicles that have been recalled for a spitback issue.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE07014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/13/2007 | 06/12/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAK | ||
| In june 2007, gm will expand its special policy to address fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fractures on certain model year (my) trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl vehicles.the expanded policy covers my 2002-2004 trailblazer ext, gmc envoy xl, and gmc envoy xuv vehicles and will extend for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever comes first).gm will provide free repair of the fuel tank. it is sending letters to owners beginning in june of 2007.this action supersedes gm's previous 7 year/70,000 mile special policy for my 2002 trailblazer ext and envoy xl vehicles.the condition is most often reported as illumination of the service engine soon (ses) light.the vehicle's diagnostic system detects the presence of a fuel system pressure leak and illuminates the ses light.other owners report smelling gasoline fumes. the action taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/04/2010 | |||
| I, along with many others are experiencing major problems with the instrument panels on our chevrolet trailblazer. my mother traded hers in because her speedometer was going out. but my problem is much worse, my whole entire dashboard is out. my gas gauge doesn't work, my speedometer doesn't work, my oil pressure doesn't work, my thermostat doesn't work, nothing works. my cruise control acts up too. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Leak of gas from 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. point where filler neck connects to gas tank. it is defective part and leaks gas under driver side door. | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 149000 | ||
| I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer ext the fuel pump module has started to corrode, i knew something was wrong because of the strong oder of gasoline inside the vehicle and further investigation showed a leak of gas also.this is in addition to our gas gauge not working for the last 3 years. upon talking to multiple rep's, gm claims they sent out letters in 2007 alerting the consumer to a potential problem. i am the second owner of this vehicle. i purchased this vehicle in september 2005. gm stated that letters do get lost in the mail, when i stated we were not made aware of this situation. i was never informed of this potential hazard waiting to happen. gm claims the service bulletin had parameters of 10 years or a 120, 000 miles which ever comes first. i have been in contact with the rep several times, and have not been successful. i do have 149,000 plus miles on this vehicle. i took the truck to the local dearlship, they were claiming nothing has ever been documented on this type of vehicle. this is when i did my own research and found the service bulletin as mentioned above and the complaints of this same problem all through the internet blogs. it seems we are not getting anywhere and would appreciate some condsideration from gm and taking part of the responsibility for this problem. we had our children in this car when the gas was leaking out, what if it would have caught on fire? i would like to contact our regional representative for gm. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 207000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. the contacts fuel tank was rusted and as a result was leaking large amounts of fuel. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted, but were unable to assist the contact. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 207,000 and the current mileage was 209,000. nw | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 48400 | ||
| Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 130000 | ||
| I have a fuel line leak and my husband got on-line and saw that there is possibly going to be a recall. i called chevy and the guy told me that there is a possibility of special coverage for this. he asked me my mileage and the vin number then put me on hold. then he came back on line and told me that my trailblazer was 10,000 miles over the limit for the coverage. i think this is ridiculous. it's only 7 yrs. old and i don't think that mileage should have anything to do with it. it's a safety hazard and i have 3 children that are passengers in this vehicle. so therefore i have no vehicle until this is fixed and the cost is so outrageous that i have no idea when i'll be able to get it fixed and i have no way of getting myself to and from work and i'm going to have to try to rely on other people to take me to and from places. i think this problem should have absolutely nothing to do with mileage of a vehicle and that chevy should fix this. i have read on-line of alot people having the same issue with their trailblazer. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | |||
| I have a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext and it has started to smell like gas is leaking. after some research on the internet i have found this is more common in these vehicles than i would of thought. i have contacted my local dealer and a part is being ordered, but i would like to make sure that it will be at no cost to me to have this repaired. i understand it can fall under a special policy adjustment or tsb# 05012. this is a big safety hazard and would like to know that someone is making sure this is fixed so that a leak will not put any families at risk. | |||
| 06/14/2010 | |||
| Fuel smell inside and outside of vehicle | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 130000 | ||
| I own a 2003 chevy trailblazer xlt, when i fill the tank up and park on a hill the tank leaks gas out from the top of the tank or the top of the cup that connects to and goes into the tank. i have a steep driveway and now i notice that i leak gas when i am on a full tank and parked on a steep hill...i have 3 boys ranging from 2, 4 and 14 and they all smelled and saw the gas. | |||
| 10/30/2009 | 91020 | 1 | |
| Re: special policy adjustment-fuel tank inlet check valve fracture #05012. about 2 weeks ago i started to smell gasoline in a very strong way in my 2003 chevy trailblazer ext and had this checked out and was told that my gasoline tank neck was cracked. this apparently is a recall but i was told my vehicle had too many miles and would not receive a new gas tank. i have 3 children and the smell was very overwhelming this has to present some type of danger while driving. my vehicle is no longer under warranty and my auto mechanic can obtain a gas tank from a dealership for $600. the total cost of repair is $800. is it possible to receive some type of reimbursement for this clear and present danger from a defect that is not my fault? *tr thank you, denise randall | |||
| 10/29/2009 | 1 | ||
| I am filing a complaint against the 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. i took my car into the mechanic because to see why the service engine light was on. he stated in that is was the evap system, meaning gases are leaking from my car. he stated in that its a common problem on these models because the hose attached to my gas tank causes the rim to crack and gas leaks through the crack everytime i fill up my car. i inquired having it fixed. in some many words he stated the only thing i could do is to replace the gas tank, but part (the hose) has not been modified from the original, so basically i will have the same problem. he showed me where the gas tank was moist from gas leaking. i am fortunate to have not been in an accident yet. however just to know that i have gas leaking from my car is enough to have me concerned. i would appreciate if someone can look into this problem. thanks *tr | |||
| 11/06/2009 | 69000 | 1 | |
| The service engine light was coming on and we had diagnostic done and was told that it was the gas cap. we replaced several time. everytime i drove or rode in my vehicle i smelled gas and i would get a horrible headache. my husband took my vehicle to get an emission test done we were told the fuel tank was cracked at the neck and leaking gas. we had it repaired nov 6, 2009 after we had been told of this. the shop that repaired my vehicle said they were shocked it had not caught on fire. there was evidence this had been going on for a while. probably when we were told the gas cap was loose is when it started, and that had been over a year before. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Smell of gas developed around vehicle at all times. had it looked at and nothing was found. brought it to another shop and they dropped out the fuel tank, finding the top of the tank wet with fuel and the connection rusted. the solution was to replace the fuel pump and parts. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 155000 | 1 | |
| I am the owner of a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext, i purchased the vehicle new from gm. in the last year my ses light has been coming on, i took my vehicle to an auto parts store and they analyzed my vehicle to read the code causing the ses light to come on. i had a leak in my fuel tank emissions system. they recommended i replace my fuel cap to fix the problem. over the past year and after replacing the fuel cap, the problem would go away for a month or so and they reoccur. i took my vehicle in for a system check of the fuel system. my mechanic performed a smoke test on the fuel system, they told me they found a fracture on a weld with the fuel tank, furthermore they said there was problems with the chevrolet trailblazers with faulty welds on the fuel tank. i searched the internet and found auto forum board stating gm has known about this problem for a while. talking with a co-worker about my problem, he stated he owned a 2003 trailblazer and recalled receiving a notice from gm about this problem, he gave me a copy of his notice where the notice talks about fracture of a weld on the fuel tank and chevrolet providing owners with an extension of repairs for 10 years of ownership or 150,000 miles. i never received a notice from chevrolet about this program. i called the chevrolet customer assistance center, where i told them what happened with my vehicle; i also told them i had 167,000 mile on my vehicle. they told me they first needed to verify the crack by a gm dealership mechanic. they also told me i had to pay for the fuel system to be check and there might be some consideration for them to pay for the repair if it was indeed a crack in the fuel system. the crack was confirmed by the chevrolet dealer, but they told me since my vehicle had over 150,000 miles they would not pay for the repair of my vehicle. the fuel tank is a static system, it should not wear out, i feel gm designed a faulty product and should repair this crack at their cost. please help me. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| Check engine light came on at approximately 56,000 miles, diagnostic check was performed by the dealer. findings: gas vapor pouring from the seal, corrosion and moisture. need to replace the gas tank. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2008 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Service engine soon light on when we bought it. had it checked into, error code indicated a leak in fuel system. suggested a new gas cap. that was not the problem. there is a crack in the nipple on the gas tank where the fill pipe hose connects. need to replace the whole tank. appr. cost just for the tank $500 plus labor. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| Fuel leak. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2008 | 99000 | 1 | |
| I have intermittent smell of fuel coming from vehicle; consistently declining mpg; ses light coming on; taken it to the dealership after having received a letter stating that there was a fuel tank or pump issue; they diagnosed that the filler neck was cracked a nd leaking but stated that it wasn't part of the repairs from the letter and said it would cost a $1000 to replace my fuel tnk and then they would replace the fuel pump module for free. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 142000 | 1 | |
| About a month ago i started to smell gas vapors when i drove my car. one day i was on the highway and a person next to me honked his horn and told me that he saw gas leaking under my car. i was near pep boys and pulled in the parking lot. i shut my car off and looked underneath it. i saw a lot of gas dripping from under my fuel tank and falling onto the ground. i went inside pep boys and told them the problem. it was nearly closing time so i left the car overnight and called for a ride home. pep boys called me the next morning and gave me an estimate of $270 just to drop the tank and look at what may have caused the leak. they said it was likely a bad fuel pump or bad fuel lines. i asked them another estimate on how much it would cost to fix my gas leak. they said it would cost around $600 to $800 to fix my car if the fuel pump or bad fuel lines were really the problem. i told them to not work on the car and said that i would pick it up. so i towed the car back home and pulled it into the garage. this is the first time that my car has leaked gas. the next day i took off the fuel tank to check where the leak was coming from. when i looked at the top of the tank, the fuel pump was corroded and there was gas on the outside of the pump. also when i took the tank off, the filler neck hose was cracked and was not connected to the gas tank. i called a junk yard and ordered a fuel pump for $150. i also called my local dealer and told them my issue. they said that my car had too many miles on it and was not covered by warranty anymore. since the dealer could not help me, i called general motors customer service and issued a safety defect on my vehicle. they said that there was a extended special coverage on my vehicle that might cover the repair. i called another dealership and i am waiting for them to call me back. right now my car has been in the garage for almost a month. the only way to fix it is to buy a new gas tank for $500. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2009 | 55000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle is filled with fuel, the sensor that indicates the tank is full fails to work. as a result, gasoline overflows and leaks from the tank outside of the vehicle. since december of 2008, the vehicle has been repaired four times, which included a fuel tank assembly and tank replacement. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 55,000. | |||
| 10/19/2008 | 122482 | 1 | |
| Gasoline smell when car is running. possibly related to fuel tank connectors. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Smell of gas around vehicle. cracked fuel tank fill tube check valve broken at tank. *tr | |||
| 02/11/2008 | 76235 | ||
| Fuel system fuel pump module had corrosion and leaked gas, had to replace. | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 60500 | 1 | |
| 2003 trailblazer ext, began to have strong odor of gasoline after operation. no signs of visible gas noted under vehicle. problem persisted, (approx 1 month) and gasoline became obvious in liquid form dripping from bottom of tank and framing of vehicle. vehicle taken to local mechanic and fuelpump/modulator changed and problem resolved. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 82000 | 1 | |
| I filled my gas tank on my 2003 chevy trailblazer ext. and got a gas smell, shortly after the check engine light came on. there is a leak in the fill and fuel pump area i guess. i was referred to see if there were any recalls for this defect and came across this. the garage did a temp. repair with silicon that only lasted 3 weeks. now the same thing is happening. i would have to change the entire gas tank to fix this issue. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Strong gas fumes and check engine light comes on -reads an evap code. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Began to smell fuel from the rear of my 2003 trailblazer ext. i had received a letter from gm stating the filler neck some times cracks and would be fixed without cost. i took the vehicle to my dealer, they dropped the tank and said the fuel module was corroded and they would replace the tank but want 625.00 dollars to replace the fuel module. and will not release my vehicle. i told them to put it back the way it was and they said they can't. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2008 | 1 | 08/25/2005 | |
| I have a 2003 trailblazer with 73,000 miles on it. just recently we are smelling gas fumes really bad to the point it makes us sick and is also hard to deal with one car having to be dropped off at work, etc. i have 3 children and have parked the vehicle because number 1, i feel like this is a big safety hazard for my children and number 2, i cannot afford to repair this after reading all the comments on the internet ($900.-$1000. to repair). it sounds like there are a lot of people dealing with the same thing. can you tell me where to go with this situation? am i suppose to contact gm, and if so are they doing anything about this problem? thanks, sandy nosker *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 69000 | 1 | 01/19/2006 |
| I recently had my fuel tank replace now i hear knocking and i understand that the fuel pump have been damage because of this. gmc needs to look into this as a recall. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 46000 | 1 | 11/30/2005 |
| 2003 chevy trailblazer ext ? smelled gas, no visual sign of leaking, smell got continuously worse and could smell in the cabin. then you could see gas dripping from the tank. had to have the fuel sending unit replaced. this is a very serious problem and we were fortunate that no one got hurt. feel this is a poor design for the vehicle and it should be recalled before someone gets seriously hurt or killed. this failure occurred around 46,000 miles.*cn | |||
| 12/07/2007 | 60000 | 1 | 03/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. the contact smelled fuel inside the passenger compartment when the engine was started. there were no warning lights. the dealer stated that there was a fuel leak from the fuel sending unit. the failure was caused by a cracked and corroded line. the fuel pump module was replaced. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. updated 03-05-08 *bf | |||
| 11/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank sending unit lines corroded and leaking. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 10/15/2002 |
| 2003 chev trailblazer 52,000 miles. fuel spraying from under the vehicle when it is running. diagnosed as fuel pump housing corroded. complaint filed with chevrolet for warranty replacement. request denied, had pump replaced at local shop. did not keep old part, can get affidavit from repair shop. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2006 | 53213 | 1 | 10/10/2005 |
| Smell of fuel after driving. fuel leaking in vicininty of gas tank onto driveway. brought 2003 trailblazer for servicing. fuel pump was leaking fuel where connected to sending unit. fuel pump replaced. original sending unit transferred onto new pump. parts cost $500.00 and labor $180. *ak | |||
| 03/19/2007 | 1 | 12/17/2006 | |
| After fueling smelled a fuel odor when none was spilled.*ak | |||
| 04/09/2007 | 73037 | 1 | 03/14/2003 |
| I smelled a strong odor of gasoline, and had fuel leaking from the gas tank. i was afraid to keep driving it like that, i took it to get repaired. the service technician had to replace the sending unit module, part # mu1377. he said it was corroded.*ak | |||
| 02/25/2007 | 42229 | 2 | 12/26/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. the contact opened the rear hatch and heard a cracking noise coming from the top. approximately three to four days later the contact noticed that the center high mounted stop lamp bracket failed. the vehicle was brought to the dealer simmons-rockwell chevrolet. the dealer took the vehicle to another mechanic, and informed the contact that the failure was typical for that type of vehicle and was indeed a safety issue. the mechanic stated that the entire center high mounted stop lamp could become detached while driving and strike another vehicle. the contact found another complaint online with odi # 10061979. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and was given case # 71-500170558. also, the contact stated the fuel system failed. in january of 2007, the contact detected an aroma of gas while driving the vehicle. the odor became increasingly potent, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the fuel pump module was corroded and leaked. and the dealer quoted a repair price of $800. the fuel pump filter was repaired, and after serious negotiations, the contact was only required to pay $196.00. the contact searched online ,and found an open investigation , pe07013 from nhtsa dated march 12, 2007 for the fuel system. the failure mileage was 42,229. *ak | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 61000 | 2 | |
| I own a 2003 chevy trailblazer ext. i began smelling gas, and soon after noticed it leaking from my vehicle. after taking it into my local dealership it was found that my fuel module and gas lines needed to be replaced because of corrosion. because of the word corrosion it then voided being covered under my extended warranty. the suv sat at the dealership for 5 weeks because of a national backorder on the fuel lines. so, with having no vehicle rental would not be covered because it was not warranty work. i was stuck with a $900.00 bill on a vehicle that was three and a half years old. *ak | |||
| 11/29/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 11/15/2002 |
| I own a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. i smelled a strong odor of gas emanating from my vehicle recently. after some investigating, i discovered that there was fuel leaking out of the top of my fuel tank only while the engine was running. i dropped the fuel tank and discovered that the metal nipples from the top of the fuel pump that connect the fuel lines to the fuel pump were completely rusted and when the vehicle was running, fuel was jetting all over the under carriage of my vehicle. the metal ring that holds the fuel pump to the tank was also severely rusted. gm should know better than to put exposed metal fittings in a recessed tank where it is subject to rust, salt, corrosion etc. i had to replace the fuel pump at a significant cost. i also believe that this could be a potential fire hazard as the fuel was jetting all over the undercarriage and its proximity to the exhaust. my fittings were so brittle that you could crush them with your bare hands. left unchecked, undoubtedly i would have experienced a loss of power and would have been a hazard to the other vehicles on the road-yet alone probably would have been stranded when the vehicle died. the old parts are available for inspection. a fuel pump should last more that (3) years in my opinion. this is a design and/or product failure. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/13/2007 | 65346 | 1 | 07/23/2007 |
| Several times happening in the outside vicinity of my vehicle i could smell gasoline. took my vehicle to the dealer and described my problem to them and expressed my safety concerns about the gas smell. they advised me my vehicle should not be driven until they could inspect and diagnose the nature of the gasoline smell. dealer inspected and found the fuel sending unit and line to be corroded on top of the gas tank and it was leaking fuel onto the tank. dealer in process of replacing fuel sending unit with a new unit. cost of repair quoted at $840 dollars. dealer gave me a discounted quote to help make things right of around $340. vehicle is a 2003 chevy trailblazer with 65,000 miles. seems unacceptable to me for a 4 year old vehicle to develop a problem of this nature. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank sending unit lines corroded and leaking. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 61000 | 2 | |
| I own a 2003 chevy trailblazer ext. i began smelling gas, and soon after noticed it leaking from my vehicle. after taking it into my local dealership it was found that my fuel module and gas lines needed to be replaced because of corrosion. because of the word corrosion it then voided being covered under my extended warranty. the suv sat at the dealership for 5 weeks because of a national backorder on the fuel lines. so, with having no vehicle rental would not be covered because it was not warranty work. i was stuck with a $900.00 bill on a vehicle that was three and a half years old. *ak | |||
| 11/29/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 11/15/2002 |
| I own a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. i smelled a strong odor of gas emanating from my vehicle recently. after some investigating, i discovered that there was fuel leaking out of the top of my fuel tank only while the engine was running. i dropped the fuel tank and discovered that the metal nipples from the top of the fuel pump that connect the fuel lines to the fuel pump were completely rusted and when the vehicle was running, fuel was jetting all over the under carriage of my vehicle. the metal ring that holds the fuel pump to the tank was also severely rusted. gm should know better than to put exposed metal fittings in a recessed tank where it is subject to rust, salt, corrosion etc. i had to replace the fuel pump at a significant cost. i also believe that this could be a potential fire hazard as the fuel was jetting all over the undercarriage and its proximity to the exhaust. my fittings were so brittle that you could crush them with your bare hands. left unchecked, undoubtedly i would have experienced a loss of power and would have been a hazard to the other vehicles on the road-yet alone probably would have been stranded when the vehicle died. the old parts are available for inspection. a fuel pump should last more that (3) years in my opinion. this is a design and/or product failure. *jb | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer and the service engine soon light was on. i took it to the dealership to have it looked at and they said the gas tank inlet line had a crack in it and i needed a new tank, it would cost $906. i did some research and there is a special policy adjustment #05012 for 2002 trailblazers. the dealership said they would replace it for free cause they are the same tanks on the 2002 and 2003, but i still had to pay $87.00 for the diagnostic fee. i told the dealership and customer service all the vehicles should be recalled and changed before someone gets seriously hurt from on exploding. they told me they are doing something about it, they are replacing my tank. but what about all the other tanks out there that could be leaking, and if someone rear ends them, or a elect short causes a spark, a cigarette being flicked out the window, someone needs to do something about it before someone get killed. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 05/04/2007 | 53540 | 1 | 07/25/2005 |
| Fuel odor from the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2007 | 555802 | 8 | 08/15/2005 |
| Since july 2006, mileage 49,000, we have had our check engine light come on many times for the same code. after many trips to the garage, and many things replaced, on jan 31, 2007, mileage 55,802, the dealer told us that i should not drive it home as it could be a fire hazard as there were cracks all over the top part of the gas tank by the filler hose. a new tank was put on and cost came to $832.74. i spoke with customer service at gm and they said gm would do nothing for reimbursement. since then, i have seen many vehicles posted on the web that have had to have there tanks replaced. if this is a safety concern and fire hazard, why is this not becoming a recall, and why is gm not being held responsible for any of this? i don't think a vehicle with 49,000 miles on should have to have a tank replaced. thanks for your time. *jb | |||
| 01/12/2007 | 44101 | 1 | 01/20/2006 |
| My 2003 trailblazer ext smell of fumes. i took it to the dealership in the first case they told me that i need a new gas top and a seal. the check engine like came on again this time they tell me that the fuel tank at the sprout has a leak and i need a new gas tank. *jb | |||
| 11/18/2006 | 71000 | 1 | 08/18/2003 |
| There is a strong gasoline smell near the rear of my 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. no dripping gasoline is visible. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/24/2008 | 87000 | 1 | 12/12/2005 |
| I detected a strong gas smell and took the truck to be repaired. i was informed that the fuel pump module was leaking due to being rusted out. i took it to the dealership (jeff wyler). they agreed to cover the repair of the gas tank and the labor (due to a special warranty due to other fuel leak problems), but would not cover the cost ( $454 + tax) which was the part that was the cause of the problem. the assembly of this part is unpainted medal and rusts very easily (most other company use plastic assembles to prevent this very problem). the location of this part makes it almost impossible to wash, in order to remove any salt or other corrosive elements. i do not see a way that i could have prevented the rusting of this part. i believe this is a design defect that chevy should have to correct, due to the fact that it could have very easily cause a fire to the vehicle due to the amount of fuel/vapor leaking. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2007 | 83000 | 1 | 02/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. the contact stated that he smells gas fumes while driving the vehicle. while pumping gas, the contact noticed fuel leaking. the manufacturer sent a technical service bulletin for an icv fracture and stated that the fuel tank would be replaced. the dealer refused to replace the tank. the current and failure mileages were 83,000. | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 85572 | 0 | 08/17/2004 |
| I have a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. the service engine soon light came on. i took it in to a chevrolet dealership. it was found that the gas tank was leaking gas and the tank would not hold pressure thus causing the light to come on. the tank was leaking where the filler neck attaches to the tank. the dealership service director stated that the the crack was clearly a defect and was not caused by damage or misuse. because the vehicle was out of warranty he stated the repair would be at my expense and would be approximately $750-$800.00. i phoned chevrolet customer assistance and filed a complaint. after they communicated with the chevrolet district service rep. they concluded that gm warranty would not pay for the repairs, even despite the danger and liability involved. they did suggest that if the dealership would approve, to have them do it at the dealership cost. the gm customer assistance rep stated that my only other form of arbitration was through the better business bureau. as of this date the repairs have not been made. i have found quite a number of trailblazer owners on the internet who have had the same problem and have had to pay to have the repair made out of pocket. | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 39668 | 1 | 02/24/2003 |
| 2003 chevy trailblazer ext has crack where fuel filler neck meets the fuel tank. it causes dtc p0440 to be set, ses light to illuminate and fuel to leak from fuel tank. | |||
| 02/24/2007 | 1 | 11/04/2005 | |
| I own a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer w/ 69016 miles. my service engine soon light came on so i took it into bill heard chevrolet where the veh was purchased to check the reason for the light. i was advised by the service manager that this was due to a leak in the gas tank and that the repair would cost approximately $1000. i took the vehicle home to have a second opinion done and do further research on the problem. i have found doing a google search that this is a common issue with the 2002-2005 chevr trailblazer. so i contacted the dealership and they stated that their have been no recalls and that gm is not anticipating to have one. this is a fire hazard and major safety issue. how can this not be recalled? *nm | |||
| 02/04/2007 | 79000 | 1 | 10/10/2003 |
| Fuel leak and strong fuel odor from left rear filler neck area. my vehicle started having this problem a few days ago and a quick internet search turned up lots of other people with the same problem. there is a great risk of fire with potential for injury/death and of course property damage. this vehicle should be recalled asap! *jb email update (february 07, 2007): the leak is from the fuel pump/fuel sender module that enters the tank. an epoxy repair was made. we are in the process of trading this vehicle in. we live in upstate ny where a great deal of salt is used in winter. it seems the design of this tank allows a brine solution to sit in a recess where the fuel pump/sender module lives and corrodes the components. from my internet research i found a lot of people with similar reports of this issue. it is extremely dangerous, especially if the vehicle is garaged. | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 62000 | 1 | 01/28/2006 |
| 1) there was a strong odor of fuel coming from in and around the vehicle 2)the lines on top of the fuel tank on the fuel sending unit were rotted after 60k miles 3)the fuel sending unit and the lines were replaced ($900 dollars total). *nm | |||
| 01/17/2007 | 26521 | 2 | 09/18/2003 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while attempting to put gas into his 2003 chevrolet trailblazer (failed mileage 26521) the gas would not enter the tank. the gas would spill back out onto the ground. the contact attempted twice more with the same results. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer informed him that the problem was with the hose and the fuel filter. the contact is having the same problem as service bulletin number 040604003. *jb | |||
| 12/27/2006 | 19300 | 1 | 12/28/2002 |
| I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer ext, which also has a leak in the plastic gas tank. it was detected in the garage by the strong odor. i was told by the mechanic today that this is not uncommon for this model. the plastic break is where the neck is molded into the tank. very dangerous situation, considering many homes, as ours, has the water heater in the garage. *jb | |||
| 08/14/2006 | 1 | 06/22/2006 | |
| I own a 2003 chevy trailblazer. a month after we purchased it we found out the vehicle leaks fuel when on a driveway incline. the check engine light came on and i took the vehicle to a mechanic. they said it was code on p0440 -evap leak small. when they checked it out they found a crack around filler neck of gas tank. they said there was already a tech service bulletin that said a small crack occurs above fluid level. gas tank needs to be replaced. i called a dealership and apparently these gas tanks are hard to come by because they are back ordered due to this being so common on this vehicle. *jb | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 20 | 11/01/2002 | |
| 2003 chevy trailblazer blew a few fuses so i could not start the vehicle (several times already), per dealer. tachometer jumps around, radio gets hot, electrical lights turn off along with heater/cooler, rear lights replaced three times, hole in gas tank, drive line replaced, constant chirping/ticking noise (of course dealer does not hear). purchased brand new and have way too many problems for a new vehicle. you asked for incident date....there are several. will stick to toyota's from now on....*jb | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 50467 | 1 | 12/29/2002 |
| The gas tank had a manufacture defect as the weld on the tank cracked and was leaking. *nm | |||
| 11/14/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 10/26/2002 |
| Service engine light came on immediately after filling tank with gas. took to mechanic and they tightened the gas cap and then reset the service engine light and drove around and no light came on. three days later the service engine soon light came on again. took back to mechanic and they ran more diagnostics and found three crack s in the opening (neck) of the gas tank. i had to have the tank replaced in order for the vehicle to function without the service engine light to come on. a new gas tank on a 2003 vehicle is unheard of and i wonder how many other gas tanks on 2003 chevy trailblazers or other gm vehicles have had to replaced due to this same problem?? *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 75000 | 1 | 07/11/1997 |
| 2003 chevy trailblazer ext. service engine light went on about a month ago. service at dealership said we needed a new gas cap. replaced gas cap and light came back on. continuous smell of gas within the cabin and outside. can't fill tank all the way or smell gets wore. can't park in garage fear of gas build up and explosion. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2007 | 89500 | 1 | 02/10/2003 |
| Gas tank leak on my 2003 trailblazer ext, found a leak from my gas tank. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 17000 | 1 | 05/15/2007 |
| I have a 2003 trailblazer ext. just got it from my in-laws, only 21k miles on it. gasoline vents on the ground when filling the tank full. the check engine light remains illuminated. i counted more than 20 complaints just like mine on the nhtsa complaint list. example odi id numbers are 10191706, 10190967, 10188345, 10187405, 10186556, 10185694, 10184336, 10183773, 10182724, 10182384, etc. i assume it is a cracked filler neck. i called gm customer service. they seemed helpful and gave me a case number, but advised me to go to a gm dealer for an official diagnosis before they can proceed with helping me further. no promises at this time. i assume i'll have to pay for the diagnosis. this is a dangerous malfunction, it causes fumes, odors, and puddles of gasoline beneath hot vehicles. *tr | |||
| 04/12/2007 | 1 | ||
| 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext leaking fuel at filler neck/fuel tank. check engine light continued to come on with variations in duration after reset. code indicated small fuel leak. strong odor of fuel surrounding vehicle, and sometimes came inside of vehicle after fill up. finally, discovered leak after completely filling tank and parking on hill. gas poured out. *ak | |||
| 03/05/2007 | 36899 | 1 | 03/02/2003 |
| My 2003 chevy trailblazer ext, check engine light came on. took it into the dealer and said the code it was putting out was p0440 evap leak small. after further investigation there is a small fracture on the gas tank where the filler neck meets the tank itself. i have read of many similar problems of 2002 and 2003 trailblazers. this seems to be a safety hazard. although they said no fuel was leaking out of ours, it was leaking vapor. vapor seems more dangerous than an actual fuel leak. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 61000 | 1 | 10/30/2003 |
| Fuel filler neck on gas tank on 2003 trailblazer ext with 61000 miles is cracked and leaking gas. plastic fuel tank needs replacement cost close to $1000 to replace tank. researched on internet and found several incidents and similar issues with the plastic fuel tank. *nm | |||
| 02/05/2007 | 38000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Tl*- on february 5, 2007 the 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext's service light turned on. the contact took the vehicle to desert pontiac gmc in henderson, nevada. the service mechanic informed the contact that there was a fuel filter cap and fuel filter hose vapor leak, no visible gasoline leaked at this time. the vehicle was out of warranty. the cost of the repair was $900. the contact wanted to file a complaint since there seems to be service bulletin #20050577, and nhtsa items #10141760, #10149536, in which chevrolet acknowledges there is a problem with this vehicle. the current and failure mileage were both 38000 miles. | |||
| 11/21/2006 | 82000 | 1 | 07/10/2003 |
| My wife and i have been smelling gas outside and with our 2003 chevy trailblazer ext. i brought it to my mechanic and he found a split at the top of the fuel tank (neck filler plate). i called the chevy number and brought the vehicle to croton auto park. they found the same problem and said it would cost my over $750 to replace the tank. i view this issue to be a manufactures defect and escalated the matter to chevy. they are offering a 50% rebate to fix. i don't believe i should pay for this defect. i have researched the issue and found more people that had the same problem with their chevy trailblazer (same model and year). refer to web site: http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/chevrolet-trailblazer/tc82da8f4uejoj6vf/p2#lastpost. i am waiting on chevrolet's decision as to who is going to pay for this. i cannot drive this automobile in its current condition out of extreme fear of fire and explosion!!!!!!! please feel free to call me for more details. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 53000 | 1 | 10/24/2002 |
| My 2003 trail blazer check engine light was on so i took it in to see why it was on. the mechanic replaced the gas cap reset the engine light and sent me off. two days later, it came back on so i took it back. this time they replaced a solenoid and reset the check engine light. one day later it can back on. tires care plus stated to take it to the chevy dealer because they did not know what to do with it. i took it to the dealer and they stated it was a fuel filter fitting leak and that the entire gas tank and fuel hose needed to be replaced at a cost of $1000.00. i opted not to have it fixed so they sent me home with no warning or further explanation. i went home and did some research on the internet about this problem. as it turns out, there have been numerous complaints about the fuel filter filling breaking from the fuel tank. four days later, i went to fill up my car with gas and all the gas ran out of the car all over the pavement. i called the chevy dealer, stated what happened and had it repaired for $1000.00 (the entire gas tank and fuel fitting on a 2003 car!). from what research i have done, the 2002 trailblazer have been recalled but the 2003 have not and chevy has not redesigned the tank. there was a lady that had to replace her tank twice! is this not a hazard? i kept smelling gas outside my car but assumed that it was because i had overfilled the tank. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 42683 | 1 | 04/04/2003 |
| Ses light came on. gas cap replaced. ses light came on again after fill up and 1/4 tank of gas used. clamps tightened on filler tube. ses light came on again after fill up and 1/4 tank of gas used. went to dealer, replace vent valve in filler tube on monday. tuesday morning filled up with gas. gas was leaking out on the ground and all over my feet. brought back to dealer, they said the seal on the filler pipe entering the tank had deterioated because of the chemicals in the gasoline, and that was the reason for the break. i do not believe that because the week before the repair i filled the tank & it did not leak, the day after the repair i filled the tank and discovered the hazardous leak. the dealer disclaimed all liability for the broken filler tube at the gas tank. i consider this an extreme safety hazard and the manufacturer should recall all chevrolet trail-blazers with this type of vent and filler tube problem, because when i looked at my tank there was another tank in the garbage pile with the same failure. there was no fire because i exited the site immediately to prevent a spark from igniting the spilled fuel. *jb | |||
| 07/16/2006 | 20000 | 10 | 08/13/2003 |
| When filling the gas tank, frequently the pump clicks off and gas surges up the filler neck and flows to the ground. happens at different gas stations and different pumps. *jb | |||
| 02/04/2006 | 41000 | 1 | |
| 2003 chevy trailblazer ext. service engine light went on about a month ago. service at dealership said we needed a new gas cap. this did not fix the problem. light went back on, took it back this past saturday. was told gooseneck to gas tank is cracked, resulting in a fuel leak (i have an infant). was also told that the trailblazers often come in for that problem, that there was a recall. the dealership wants over $700.00 to replace the tank. we have a new baby and are down to only one household income. i called chevrolet this morning and was told that there is a recall for this exact problem but that my vin is not on their list si i must have run something over that cracked the gooseneck. i don't know much about cars but i know something being run over would not make it to the gooseneck. chevy admitted this defect to me- just because my vin did not make their list (allegedly) does not mean that it should not be on it. it would cost them more, in my opinion, in law suits and negative publicity if, god forbid, my family dies in an explosion because this truck blows up in the driveway than it would if they would include my vin on their list and pay for their defect. *ub | |||
| 11/02/2005 | 49130 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact discovered a small crack along the neck of the gas tank allowing visible leakage when filling up with gasoline or while driving. he took the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer confirmed there was a leak on the filler pipe of the gasoline storage tank assembly. due to the mileage this was not covered under warranty. the dealer did however offer cost assistance by splitting the repair cost. no repairs have been made at this time. *ak updated 11/30/2005 - *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 130000 | ||
| I own a 2003 chevy trailblazer xlt, when i fill the tank up and park on a hill the tank leaks gas out from the top of the tank or the top of the cup that connects to and goes into the tank. i have a steep driveway and now i notice that i leak gas when i am on a full tank and parked on a steep hill...i have 3 boys ranging from 2, 4 and 14 and they all smelled and saw the gas. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/05/2007 | 38000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Tl*- on february 5, 2007 the 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext's service light turned on. the contact took the vehicle to desert pontiac gmc in henderson, nevada. the service mechanic informed the contact that there was a fuel filter cap and fuel filter hose vapor leak, no visible gasoline leaked at this time. the vehicle was out of warranty. the cost of the repair was $900. the contact wanted to file a complaint since there seems to be service bulletin #20050577, and nhtsa items #10141760, #10149536, in which chevrolet acknowledges there is a problem with this vehicle. the current and failure mileage were both 38000 miles. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 48000 | ||
| I own a 2003 trailblazer and recently i began smelling large amounts of fumes and fuel spilling onto the ground when filliing the gas tank. from my research, i've found that based on the symptoms listed above a manufacturer's defect on the gas tank was honored on the 2002 model trailblazer but was not being issued on the same design flaw on the 2003 model. it was stated that this was not a safety hazard which is hard for me to come to terms with. gm has stated that it would cost $1200 to be repaired at the customer's expense which is just unacceptable since this is the same problem carried over from the 2002 model. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 1 | 12/19/2002 | |
| When filling the gas tank, frequently the pump clicks off and gas surges up the filler neck and flows to the ground. *ak | |||