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
I started smelling gas while driving and even when it was parked. When i tried to accelerate or drive uphill it would sputter and choke like it wasn't getting enough gas.
ODI 10511119
Fuel System, Gasoline
On thursday 14 june 2011 i thought i had smell gas in my truck. Had my husband to lay down an look under the truck and he said it was wet. The fumes of gas is getting stronger by the day. I really getting afraid to drive my truck that bi really enjoy driving. It seem that this has happen to other. Is there not been a recall on this problem because for that just to happen all of a sudden is strange and dangerous i…
ODI 10413108
Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 chevrolet equinox lt, noticed raw gas smell coming from right rear of vehicle. Took to repair shop and was advised that the plastic gas tank had a crack in it where the neck goes into the tank. Upon checking online i see other people having same problem. Contacted chevrolet service and got no where. Had repair shop replace tank with new tank. With numerous complaints seen on same problem it seems like there is…
ODI 10412375
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2007 chevy equinox and i smell gas fumes but there is no leak. I started smelling the smell of gas over a month ago. After driving the fumes are really strong. There are no visible leaks just the smell of gas. The smell is on the right side were the gas cap is. I checked the gas cap and it is closed properly. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and after diagnosing with a smoke machine he found the leak to be…
ODI 10413424
Fuel System, Gasoline
Aprox 2 weeks ago i started smelling gas coming from the back passenger side of the vehicle. Smell has progressively gotten worse over the last 2 weeks. Took the vehicle to a chevy dealership on 6/27/2011 and they have stated that they would need to drop the fuel tank to determine the exact issue which is one of 3. One being the circle ring on top of the tank, a fuel module, or a crack in the gas tank. They examined…
ODI 10409140
Fuel System, Gasoline · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
My married daughter(3 small kids) recently started smelling gas at the right rear of her 2007 equinox(74,000 mi). Inspection by local dealer revealed gas tank seam near pump/sending unit assembly separated & leaking. Vehicle is still within power train and emissions warranties but gm is only willing to cover cost of new tank(not officially under either warranty, just as a "good will" gesture) leaving $500.00 in…
ODI 10407293
Fuel System, Gasoline
Started smelling gasoline after leaving my 2007 chevy equinox parked for a long period of time. Then my equinox had difficulty starting after being parked overnight. Took it into the dealer, and they found a cracked fuel tank and a leak in the fuel pump. The cost for the fuel tanks was $1,000, but the dealer was able to apply a one-time gm safety fix, where i only paid $200 and gm covered the rest. The leak in the…
ODI 10386013
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the contact smelled gasoline fumes inside the vehicle cabin. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. *tr
ODI 10523066
Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 equinox with 69,000 miles had a gas smell outside as well as in the cabin. Took it right to the dealer on a friday afternoon. The service supervisor put it on the lift and said i had a gas leak and could not drive the vehicle. Indicated it was most likely the fuel pressure modulator. Estimated the cost of repair would be about $650 plus labor. I called back that monday evening to inquire if the leak had been…
ODI 10370424
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact smelled gasoline and noticed that there was a gasoline leak. The dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 58,000.
ODI 10368685
Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 chevy equinox gas leak. Noticed increased smell of gas. Previous to this i had a longer then normal starting problem, winds out then starts. I was told to leave the key in start position to build up pressure in the gas lines. I brought it to the dealer and they did not want to warranty the defect. I asked for a quote and said it was upward of $1,500. This is after having to pay $93 dollars for telling me i had…
ODI 10367864
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a problem with my 2007 chevy equinox smelling like gas inside and outside on the passenger side of the vehicle, no noticeable damage to the vehicle, i took it in for a recall on the airbag sensors and the dealer noted the smell of gas, i have no warranty and cannot afford to take it to a dealer sounds like this is a defect that should be covered by gmc. Is gm going to wait until someone's equinox goes up in…
ODI 10399728
Fuel System, Gasoline
There is an overwhelming smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. Prior to taking the vehicle into the shop you would have to turn the key over a couple times to prime the line before it would start. I was told there is a gas leak due to faulty fuel lines. Gm does not make the replacement lines separately so the entire fuel pump most be replaced. This is a huge safety issue and a manufacturing defect i should not have…
ODI 10383455
Fuel System, Gasoline
Noticed strong smell of gasoline after driving. The smell lingered for several hours after the vehicle was parked. Brought to the dealer and was told that there was a fuel leak. Also fuel sensor indicated gas tank was 1/2 full, but dealer stated tank was full. Vehicle has 67000 miles on it. Dealer is replacing the fuel pump and fuel sensor under the powertrain warranty. No injuries or damage resulted from this, but…
ODI 10359078
Fuel System, Gasoline
I discovered a smell of fuel from my vehicle. Had vehicle inspected on 3/25/10 and found out that the fuel tank is leaking due to faulty manufacturing. The vehicle is a 2007 chevy equinox lt. It is just beyond warranty and no extended warranty was purchased. The fuel leak is beneath the rear passenger seat. There is no wear and tear to this area of the vehicle. There is no damage to this area of the vehicle. This…
ODI 10322401
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a major fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). Also, the contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed intermittently on numerous…
ODI 10594244
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have chevy equinox 2007 which have problem in the steering(noise) which the dealer couldn't fix & there was some problem with oil tank which smells so bad worries me as i drive this truck with my 9 mth old baby was fixed fortunately. *tr
ODI 10365545