2007 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Pump Problems
- 25
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel pump · 34 records
- fuel system · 9 records
- system gasoline · 9 records
- pump module · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- mileage updated · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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 Pump
Tl * the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact smelled fuel outside the vehicle upon starting the ignition and the check engine indicator remained illuminated. An independent mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10619089
Fuel Pump
Several heat waves in ct causing crack in fuel pump module. Not on recall list per gm however should be for any safety issue such as this. Smelled strong gas odor after driving home from work. Towed to dealer following morning -- afraid to drive, only to be told that the fuel pump module needed replacing. Definitely a gas leak. Not covered by recall like other states. Huge cost to fix. *tr
ODI 10531570
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the mechanic noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system,…
ODI 10497939
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 Pump
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to cracked plastic parts connected to fuel pump recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he read about a recall several months ago, for the chevrolet equinox, and has not received a notice from general motors.
ODI 10493941
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that he noticed the smell of gasoline fuel while the vehicle was parked in his driveway. Upon further inspection, he discovered that gasoline fuel was leaking down the side of the fuel tank. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and contacted the dealer. The dealer advised the contact…
ODI 10483399
Fuel Pump · Fuel/Propulsion System
Started smelling gas in the garage, though it was lawn mower, removed it, still smelled, progressively got worse, smelled around gas tank, and caused me headaches and started coming into the house. Car also started having problems turning over (probably due to gas not getting to engine so well). Started parking outside and checking your site for recall since i heard one was out there for 2007 equinox, but it ended…
ODI 10482639
Fuel Pump · Fuel/Propulsion System
Began smelling strong fuel smell on passenger side of vehicle. Took vehicle in for service and was informed the fuel feed line was cracked and had caused a fuel leak. Fuel pump assembly had to be replaced. *tr chevrolet equinox 2007 models have a current recall (id 12v459000) that was issued in september 2012 for this exact issue; however the recall doesn't include georgia. The manufacturer would not cover the cost…
ODI 10486347
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 Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that due to a fuel leak the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact was informed of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 46,386 and the…
ODI 10478450
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact later discovered that the fuel pump module was leaking. The contact spoke to the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10481396
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated she smelled gasoline near the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel…
ODI 10480669
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and she began to smell a gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that her vehicle was not included in any…
ODI 10478528
Fuel Pump · Fuel/Propulsion System
Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the vehicle when parked. Had to move it out of garage as smell was extremely strong. Took car in for service 8/25/12, found that the plastic part of the fuel pump was cracked and cost approximately $909 to repair. Find out there is a recall for this very same issue (nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000), as well a corresponding recall for same issue on select suzuki xl7…
ODI 10490469
Emission Control · Fuel Pump
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump leak recall. *smd the consumer stated after discovering the fuel pump was recalled, she called gmc, but was informed her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The consumer was not satisfied with the response, as the fuel pump was replaced on august 23, 2012 for a serious fuel leak. Earlier in the year, the evap purge…
ODI 10485508
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she smelled fuel in the cabin of the vehicle for approximately one week. An independent mechanic was notified and informed the contact that she was leaking gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed that there was a crack in the fuel pump. The fuel pump was repaired. After the repair, the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10478318
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormally offensive odor of gasoline being emitted from the vehicle. The contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer diagnosed that the…
ODI 10484823
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated she smelled an odor of fuel coming for the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/11/12*lj the consumer stated after noticing a strong gas odor took it to a local auto body shop. The…
ODI 10470029
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact smelled gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that there was a fracture in the fuel pump module, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:…
ODI 10484667
Fuel Pump
Noticed a very strong gas smell coming from right rear of vehicle (where gas tank is located). At first i thought it was just a dirty fuel filter, but did some research online and was astounded to find out that approximately 200 2007 equinox owners were having the same problem. I took my vehicle in for service on 6/26/2012 and was told that the fuel pump was leaking. In my research i discovered that other owners…
ODI 10463169
Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that after he reached his destination, he exited the vehicle and smelled a very strong odor of fuel. The contact was unable to locate a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 06/26/12 *bf the consumer stated the fuel pump connecting ring failed,…
ODI 10459152