2007 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 151
- 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 151 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 92 records
- fuel system · 38 records
- system gasoline · 31 records
- fuel tank · 23 records
- fuel leak · 19 records
- failure mileage · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 69 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
On 7 feb. 2013 i took my vehicle into my local chevy dealer to have it checked out as there was a constant smell of fuel. I was informed that the fuel tank would need to be dropped to locate the cause of the fuel leak though there was no visible sign of leaking fuel. I was informed that the fuel module that set above the fuel tank had cracked and was causing the smell/leak. I was infomed that to repair the issue it…
ODI 10500072
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump is broken from manufacture issue, causing a safety issue, chevy has recalled in certain states however not nationwide.....needs to be a national recall. *tr
ODI 10495326
Fuel/Propulsion System
The equinox appears to have a fuel system failure. I have looked up equinox recalls and there are over 40,000 of the same year, make model, my vin is not included. The car has a strong gas smell coming from the back of the car. I have read testimony after testimony online of other people with the same year make and model also not being included in the recall. Last year we had to replace the egr valve as well and it…
ODI 10494365
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
There is a harsh smell of fuel coming from somewhere in the fuel tank area. There is no fuel leaks to be found. When starting the vehicle, the starter seems to stay engaged for a few seconds. *tr
ODI 10495162
Fuel/Propulsion System
I kept smelling a strong odor of gasoline and even when people would just walk by my vehicle the could smell it. I looked online to see if there was a safety problem like this and there was a recall on my type of vehicle for this very same problem. I called trying to get it fixed without me having to pay for it but they said my vin number was not one that was recalled. I had to get it fixed becuase i was a safety…
ODI 10499663
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the return fuel pump line. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10496713
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/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10490262
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, she began to smell gasoline. The smell became stronger and after time, became noticeable outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that a fuel line was cracked. After an online search, the contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number:…
ODI 10490401
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when walking toward the vehicle or sitting inside you could smell the odor of gasoline. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where they advised that the owner that the fuel tank was leaking due to a defective fuel sending unit. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the…
ODI 10492122
Fuel/Propulsion System
2007 chevrolet equinox registered in az, ca, nv are affected by recall because they may leak gas from fuel pump module. I own the same make, model, and year vehicle with a leaking fuel pump assembly but because my vehicle was not registered in one of the three states its not affected. I find it hard to believe its a coincidence my vehicle has the same problem. I'd like someone to evaluate if this problem exists in…
ODI 10488628
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel…
ODI 10491685
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, she smelled gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10487598
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted inside and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed the plastic supply return port cracked on the fuel pump causing a leak. The contact was informed about recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was…
ODI 10486565
Fuel/Propulsion System
As documented in the following formal - current notices, 2007 equinox has a serious fuel leak problem from the fuel pump, which, as gm notes, may cause a fire if ignition source is present. // gm - chevy - recall id# 93254 // // gm - chevy - service bulletin # 12190 // // nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 // the problem is, they are not covering all vehicles. My 2007 chevy equinox is leaking fuel from the fuel…
ODI 10486332
Fuel/Propulsion System
Plastic part on fuel pump module cracked causing fuel leak. *tr
ODI 10483734
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a smell of gasoline fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact later discovered a small amount of gasoline leaking from the vehicle. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) however, the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The…
ODI 10493726
Fuel/Propulsion System
This in regards to gm recall 12190. Gm sent me a notice that a crack fuel pump module was possible for my car. I had that problem a year earlier than the notice and paid a gm dealer almost $1000.00 to repair. In the recall notice sent by gm, they said that they would notify me when parts became available for my car. It has been almost 8 months since that notice, and i have not been notify, calls to gm customer…
ODI 10511142
Fuel/Propulsion System
I started noticing a very strong gasoline odor inside and outside my car. Even after the car had been sitting in my driveway overnight, i could still smell gasoline outside near the back of the car. I researched the symptoms online, and discovered that gm has issued a recall for the same exact model of car with the same exact symptoms. The recall is for replacement of the fuel pump. However, the recall is only being…
ODI 10483407
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she smelled gasoline being emitted from the vehicle while it was parked. The contact inspected and discovered a gasoline fuel leakage coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, where the mechanic advised the contact that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10485134
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/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank needed to be removed in order to diagnose the failure. After inspecting the fuel tank the technician diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id…
ODI 10481384
Fuel/Propulsion System
Have a 2007 equinox with fuel leak at top of fuel tank. Dealer says same issue as the ones with the recall notice, yet my vehicle is not on the list. Dealer says $1300 to repair unless i receive recall notice, but it probably would not happen. Dealer also stated have seen several vehicles with same issue and not on recall list. If so many vehicles have same defect, then why are they not all being recalled? Does…
ODI 10480744
Fuel/Propulsion System
Our 2007 chevy equinox developed a fuel leak from the fuel pump causing a strong odor of gasoline when driving and when parked. We heard on the news that there was a recall on 2007 equinox for defective fuel pumps that leaked. We contacted general motors and they informed us that our vehicle was not part of the recall. We paid for the repairs ourselves. Is there any way that we can be reimbursed for the repair…
ODI 10479628