2007 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 67
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 67 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 31 records
- fuel tank · 19 records
- started smelling · 10 records
- fuel system · 9 records
- strong smell · 9 records
- fuel leak · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a crack on the fuel pump module, which caused a fuel leak. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline).the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
ODI 10618710
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After the contact shut off the vehicle, fuel fumes were present in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 9/2914*cn the vehicle was fixed. Updated 10/02/14
ODI 10629180
Fuel System, Gasoline
Very strong smell of gas in my garage. Moved my vehicle outside and let the garage air. Pulled my car back into the garage after a period of time closed the garage door and the smell of gas was apparently coming from the right side where the gas cap is located. Took car to chevrolet dealer was told my gas tank was cracked cost would be $1500.00 got a second opinion was told the return line of the fuel pump was…
ODI 10593528
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have noticed a strong gas smell after driving my car. I am now scared to drive it & don't have the money for an expensive repair. *tr
ODI 10593891
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
In the morning of may 1, 2014, i went to the parking lot to get the equinox to buy some groceries. When i was opening the door, i smelled gasoline. So i looked under the equinox and saw a big wet spot under the fuel tank. I immediately brought the equinox to an auto repair shop. It was found out that the fuel pump was leaking. So i bought a new fuel pump and the repair was finished on may 3, 2014. I would like to…
ODI 10627625
Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway when the vehicle lost power and started shaking really badly...i would push on the gas to try to gain power but the vehicle did not respond. I exited to the nearest autozone and had it testes. .something to do with the gsr valve and throttle and fuel system. So i changed the parts that i could but now it's having the same reaction. Now the air conditioning is not working properly as…
ODI 10626176
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2007 chevrolet equinox and started noticing a fuel smell coming from the rear of it as it gets worse after driving. I had a cobalt that had the recall on the fuel pump for the same issue so i looked into it and called a few local dealers and found out there is a recall on the equinoxes for it as we'll but it is only in certain areas and mine does not fall into the category. I have also researched and found…
ODI 10611405
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2007 chevy equinox is giving me problems when i am going up a hill. My car hesitates almost every time when going up a hill what i mean when i go up the hill it is like my car is going to shut off. I have had it to the garage several time in the last month for the replacement of the fuel pump and then the o2 senor went bad right after i had the fuel pump replaced is when the hesitation started. They just replaces…
ODI 10574564
Fuel System, Gasoline
I am smelling a strong gas smell while my vehicle is parked. I have read that other people have had the same problem. I have read that it is a problem with a cracked fuel module. Is there a recall on this? I am on a very tight budget and cannot afford a huge repair bill. I am going to take it to a local repair shop for a diagnosis and estimate for repair. If there is a recall, could someone send me information on…
ODI 10565410
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline
Letter from senator reed on behalf of constituent re 2007 equinox recalls and outstanding reimbursement issues. *smd the consumer was informed recall 12v459000, did not apply to his vehicle identification number, and he would not be reimbursed for recall# 07v344000, even though he supplied documentation, he paid for the repairs. *jb
ODI 10575593
Fuel System, Gasoline
Upon smoke test of fuel system it was found that fuel is leaking from fuel line where the fuel line meets the fuel pump on top of the fuel tank. I was advised that this is a safety item and to see if this is an item under warranty through the dealership. I did receive a technical service bulletin for this issue. *tr
ODI 10554195
Fuel System, Gasoline
After parking my car, i stepped outside and noticed that my car smelled like gasoline. When i took my car to the mechanic, they told me that the fuel pump had a crack and was leaking fuel which was causing the smell and a potentially dangerous situation. The mechanic said that he had seen this before with other chevrolet equinox vehicles like mine. I asked the mechanic to fix the vehicle and i would investigate if…
ODI 10553719
Fuel System, Gasoline
Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the vehicle when parked. Had to move it out of garage as smell was extremely strong and spread throughout my two story home. I took car in to independent garage repair for service one mile from my home immediately on 09/27/2013 at 06:00 p.m. Closest dealership is nine miles from my home. Found that the plastic part of the fuel pump module was cracked and cost $545.23 for a…
ODI 10546014
Fuel System, Gasoline
I started smelling gas in my vehicle and it did not go away. I couldn't see any place where it was leaking so took it to my mechanic. He said the gas tank is leaking on both sides and it would have to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10532305
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
About a month ago we started smelling gas both inside and outside the vehicle. After a few weeks the vehicle was starting to have trouble starting where it would sound like the car was "flooded" and wouldn't turn over right away. I took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealership today and they diagnosed the problem as a cracked fuel module system that was leaking fuel. I have read thousands upon thousands of complaints…
ODI 10513880
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The contact inspected the vehicle and found a leak, as well as corrosion on the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the repair if the contact had a…
ODI 10510533
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to defective fuel pump module recall notice. *smd when the consumer contacted the dealer, he was informed, the replacement parts were not available.
ODI 10504009
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle but there were no signs of a leak. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 55,907. Updated 03/26/13*lj
ODI 10497859
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000…
ODI 10499668
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle smelled of gasoline odors underneath becoming worse daily until leakage was obvious by gasoline puddles on ground directly under vehicle. After numerous attempts to find a recall or a solution to my problem i finally received information from local gm dealers that there were no recalls concerning my complaint even though several complaints similar to mine had been made. So, i was left with no other…
ODI 10593520
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump problems. *smd the consumer stated gm did refused to acknowledge, there was a problem with her vehicle, in which a recall had been issued for her models as well as others. The consumer stated she [ay for the repairs prior to learning about the recall. The consumer stated gm did refused to acknowledge, there was a problem with her vehicle, in which a…
ODI 10495762
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
I had been smelling a strong odor of gas so i took it to my mechanic to have a diagnosis of the problem, he said that there was a leak in the top of the gas tank and i should get a hold of gm to see what type of recall there was on this problem. So when i got home i checked on line and found there was a recall #12v45900, so i got a hold of gm and talked to customer rep. [xxx] telling her the problem i was having she…
ODI 10483985
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle was purchased and registered in michigan. Car started smelling strong of gasoline. Fuel started leaking out of the vehicle. No accident or damage had occurred prior to the gas tank leaking. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuel pump/fuel module had to be replaced. It was found that there was a crack in the fuel pump, causing it to leak gas and could of caused a fire. The recall number #12v459000…
ODI 10555359
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel pump and fuel line for the 2007 chevy equinox is hazardous. The gasoline delivery system is faulty. My vehicle has less than 67,000 and is leaking gas near the tank. In researching 2007 chevy equinox online complaints, i have found this to be very common for this vehicle year and make;however,gm has not recalled this. My vehicle smells like gas from far distance.as i had to drive it back to my house it gave…
ODI 10471645
Fuel System, Gasoline
This model and year related to chevrolet nhtsa campaign # 12v459000. Gasoline leak, as listed on gm recall, had occurred in july of this year/2012 at 63997 odometer miles. Gasoline was leaking on top of fuel tank and not driven , for safety precautions, until dealer could look at and repair. Vehicle owner had to pay for repair. Dealer, at that time, was not aware of any other problem with this defective module. This…
ODI 10479161