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
We started smelling gas in early may 2012. When the warning light came on, we took it into a mechanic, who determined it was the fuel module that was cracked and leaking and we paid a small fortune to get it replaced. In october of that year, gm announced a recall for this exact problem, but has repeatedly said our vin is not on the list. I cannot see how this is possible. Why is the recall for just a few states? We…
ODI 10520391
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 07 chevy equinox is leaking from the gas tank on the rear passenger side of the car. A very strong odor is coming into the car i called the local chevrolet dealer and they told me that this was a on going problem with this year equinox but it hasn't been re called . My car is out of warranty so i have to pay out of pocket for this. My car has 83k miles on it. The tank to replace is $674 plus labor but i found the…
ODI 10448879
Fuel System, Gasoline
On jan. 30th check engine light and smelled fuel when i parked the car. Next day my mechanic ran a pressure test on fuel system and we could see fuel running down the sides of the fuel tank. He dropped the tank and a pool of gasoline is sitting in a depressed area on top of the fuel tank where the top of the fuel pump is located. The gas is leaking where the fuel pressure line connects to the pipe on top of the fuel…
ODI 10446303
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel system some where on the right side of fuel tank close to exhaust pipe, can see where fuel is leaking down the right side (passenger side) of fuel tank. Strong smell of raw gas fumes in the vehicle when driving which is detrimental to the human respiratory track and the brain. It is a potential fire hazard also. I hope that gm will recall this problem. My vehicle is only five years old. I hope they are not…
ODI 10445675
Fuel System, Gasoline
On jan 15th noticed strong smell of gasoline by fuel tank. Took vehicle to dealer where they found fuel seeping from fuel pump module at connector. They replaced fuel pump module with sensor. Total cost was $1700. Contacted gm customer assistance and after they researched the issue they refused to pay anything since it was out of warranty and there was no recall notice. The nhtsa needs to force gm to recall these…
ODI 10451713
Fuel System, Gasoline
We have noticed a very distinctive smell of fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. It would happen coming back from a drive. Could not find a leak. Mechanic found the fuel pump and hoses were corroded and had to be replaced. There are hundreds of complaints for the same thing, chevrolet appears to not have any concerns but the smell is very strong and could cause a fire because the leak will pill up on the tank,…
ODI 10454430
Fuel System, Gasoline · Tank Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a fuel line coming from the fuel pump to the engine was cracked. As a result, fuel would leak and rest near the reservoir next to the tank. This failure created a fire hazard. The contact also stated that the dealer was…
ODI 10445456
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Strong smell of gas and is leaking. Electrical lights are coming on dash board traction control, abs and engine lights... *tr
ODI 10438876
Fuel System, Gasoline
Since november 12, 2011 there has been a strong odor of gasoline fumes coming from the rear of the car. The fumes are noticeably stronger shortly after car has been driven. The fumes are so strong i no longer park in the driveway next to my home but rather on the street for fear of ignition of gasoline fumes. I have counted over 200 other complaints for the same problem, on the same model year on various other…
ODI 10438845
Fuel System, Gasoline
For the past 3 weeks i have been smelling gas while driving and stationary, first the smell was very faint but as the weeks have passed by the gas smell is so strong that i am getting frequent headaches. My problem is the same as all the rest of them, on the passenger rear side. I am really concerned because i use my equinox to drive my daughter to and from school everyday. If it is affecting me as an adult, i can't…
ODI 10435315
Fuel System, Gasoline
Strong smell of gas on right rear and leaking gas cant find out where the problem is. I am afraid to drive this car for this reason. There are over 200 complaints on this problem. There needs to be a recall on this vehicle before someone gets blown up and dies!!!!!!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10439256
Fuel System, Gasoline
During the last month i began to smell gasoline inside my vehicle. The more you drive it the smell gets worse. I can not park it in the garage the gasoline smell then lingers throughout the house. I can not find any visible leaks. I googled this problem on line and there are numerous complaints about the same problem. The smell is coming from the rear passenger side and when i laid on the ground to look at the tank,…
ODI 10438025
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas leaking from fuel tank somewhere on the top of tank or hoses of fuel system. Which can cause auto to catch on fire should someone toss a cigarette out the window on highway. Checked online it usually happens after warranty is up. Was at dealer getting oil change when notified. *tr
ODI 10432622
Fuel System, Gasoline
There is a leak in my fuel tank on the 2007 equinox and its a serious hazard, my son rides in the back seat and the fuel tank is directly under the rear passenger seat, you can smell the gas, so a small fender bender or someone tossing a cigarette out the window and the car will explode, what is being done about this death trap on wheels, not the first major safety hazard on this car, that was the steering motor…
ODI 10435344
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Visibility
Have had my 2007 equinox since 2009 with a few problems. Stabilitrac light coming on....a/c not turning on....window washer fluid not spraying. But today, out of nowhere, a gas smell. No visible leak, just the smell. After searching on line and seeing numerous complaints about the same problem, i wonder, do i try and find out the problem through a mechanic and probably spend a fortune or wait to see if a gm realizes…
ODI 10428167
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a leak in the fuel pump, causing gas fumes to be exposed. A local mechanic diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel tank. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10432991
Fuel System, Gasoline
07 chevy equinox lt- 60000 miles on it. This vehicle is only drove to work and back. We got to smelling gas really bad thursday 09/29 when i would enter the vehicle. Put gas in on friday 9/30 and while car was running you could see the gas leaking. I called the dealership they could not tell me if the problem would be covered under warrenty. But they could tell me it would be $200.00 just for them to look at it, and…
ODI 10429273
Fuel System, Gasoline
Husband got home and parked in driveway. I got home about a hour later and parked behind him. When i got out of my car i could smell gas. It was coming from the right passanger side of his car. There was no gas on the ground. I called gm to see if this is covered under my warranty and they did not know. I was told by a someone at gm that several of these cars were recalled for this but mine was not one of them. I…
ODI 10427743
Fuel System, Gasoline
Bad fuel smell at the rear of vehicle. Fuel dripping from fuel tank. After removal of fuel tank a leak was found common to pressure line connected to top of fuel pump. Note: the exhaust pipe is routed under the fuel tank and could have caused a fire. First noticed the car would not start on first attempt. Did not notice the fuel leak until the car was parked in the garage and had filled the garage with fumes. *tr
ODI 10428221
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle smells like gasoline even after vehicle sits overnight. Smell gets worse after driven. Nothing is visibly leaking from vehicle. I googled "gas smell 07 equinox" and am amazed that this is a problem with numerous 07 equinox owners. Of course my vehicle is now 16 days out of warranty, so any repairs from gm's faulty product will now be at my expense. Ridiculous that it is happening with so many vehicles, all…
ODI 10428716
Fuel System, Gasoline
My wifes car started to smell like gasoline on 9/15/11 on the outside. At first we thought it was maybe a little gasoline that had spilled. Later that night she parked the car inside the garage and later went back to get something out of the garage and it smelled very strongly of gasoline. She called me and we decided to take the car outside of the garage. I personally checked the outside of the car everywhere for a…
ODI 10425797
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a massive amount of fuel leakage on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the fuel tank exhibited a crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 10425570
Fuel System, Gasoline
Raw gasoline leaks onto the ground from about 12" forward of the right rear tire and 14" toward the center of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10424737
Fuel System, Gasoline
My wife started smelling gas after driving our 2007 chevy equinox. At first we thought it was a possible loose gas cap, but after checking the smell became worse over the next couple of days. I did some further checking on the internet and found a possible problem from others that had the same problem. I looked up under the vehicle and found a fuel leak coming from the top of the gas tank and running down the side…
ODI 10422386
Fuel System, Gasoline
My mother inlaw and wife have a 2007 equinox with 59 thousand miles on it smelt gas fumes for a while now it is pouring gas from top of gas tank can not drive she is 75 years old have to take her every where in bored car .can not afford to have it fixed *tr
ODI 10419152