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
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that there was a fuel leak in the fuel pump. As a result, the fuel tank unit and seal needed to be replaced. There was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the…
ODI 10478088
Fuel/Propulsion System
Smell a gasoline from the thank. I went to the dealer they tell me the fuel pump has damage, i have to replace, i bought a new. Do you think can be return the money? *tr
ODI 10479434
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that an overpowering odor of gasoline was emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the failure and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the contact should take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10471991
Fuel/Propulsion System
Noticed a strong smell of gasoline eminating from the rear passenger side exterior of the car last week. After not using the car for a couple of days - the problem reoccured this morning. I did a quick search online and found alot of complaints relating to fuel leaks / fuel pump / fuel module problems associated with the 2007 equinox. I called my local chevrolet dealer and was told that there is no recall at this…
ODI 10471572
Fuel/Propulsion System
I smell a strong gas smell...there is a puddle of gas undertank in driveway...i had it looked at,and it's the hose at the top of the fuel pump...it's cracked...can't afford to fix it....about 1200.00...it's the only vehicle i have...called gm but no help....it's not a recall,and not going to be one....so what do i do? *tr
ODI 10483677
Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong gas smell from the tank area at appx 58000 mi. My mechanic could not locate the leak, said i would have to take it to the dealer. The dealer said it was not covered on a recall for several states. Am i mistaken, or didn't all these 07 equinox's come from the same assembly plant ?????? Online research shows many complaint's with this same problem. At present my problem still exists (seems to be getting worse,…
ODI 10491852
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she could smell gasoline from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanics advised the contact that the plastic supply port on the fuel pump was fractured. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but she was advised by the…
ODI 10490328
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have had my equinox since 2008; it is a 2007 model. I have had continual repairs on the electrical rear lights and the belt tensioner, but this next repair is by far the worst. When the car was in park position the odor of gasoline was strong around the perimeter of the car. When driving, the smell of gas circulated into the air conditioning system penetrating the inside of the car. The smell was strongest on the…
ODI 10471661
Fuel/Propulsion System
It is a recall on 2007 chevy equinox for the fuel tank leaking. I called the gm dealership and they act like they have no idea what i am talking about. *tr
ODI 10481473
Fuel/Propulsion System
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 . I looked up this problem and there's a ton of cars with the same problem this is so dangerous to have. I have counted over 200 other complaints for…
ODI 10470576
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that a gasoline odor emitted inside the vehicle. The fuel tank and the fuel pump were leaking. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the fuel tank module and fuel pump module was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and would not…
ODI 10470777
Fuel/Propulsion System
Notice a strong gas smell near filler door; noticed slight wetness on gas tank underneath car and the smell of gas is overwhelming. The closeness of the gas tank and the exhaust pipe cause concern for a fire. *tr
ODI 10471805
Fuel/Propulsion System
After returning home from a [redacted] trip i noticed a heavy gasoline odor in my garage. The next morning when i went to start my vehicle it had trouble starting and the heavy gasoline odor persisted. I could also smell gasoline inside the cab of the vehicle while driving. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he determined that the fuel pump/fuel sending unit had a crack on the top of the housing. When the vehicle…
ODI 10468871
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump leaking, strong smell of gas, took vehicle to dealership, fuel pump replaced. After the fact a recall was made from gm about fuel pumps on my exact vehicle. I didn't qualify due to recall is vin specific. There may be more vehicles out there like mine that fit within recall guidelines with the exception of the vin not included on their recall list. Gm may need to expand their recall to include more vin's.…
ODI 10483976
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact smelled fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 14,985.
ODI 10468434
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Detected smell of gasoline while parked among many other cars. Did not think much of it until at home detected smell of gasoline inside and out of the vehicle. Look around and saw gas dripping from the rear passenger side of car. Check under the car and it seemed like gas leaking from the top of the gas tank. Took vehicle to dealer and agreed on repair. Dealer had previously said cost would be approximately 500…
ODI 10493466
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while having maintenance done at the dealer, the contact was notified that the fuel pump modulator was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vehicle was…
ODI 10478081
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have barely 60,000 miles, never wrecked or compromised. I bought it with 8,000 miles in 2008. I began to smell raw fuel inside and outside of my vehicle a few weeks ago and thinking that it may go away, but didn't. I have had debilitating headaches from it and my husband rode with me one day and said that this was not normal. I took it to a local mechanic to diagnose that it was a definite leak in the tank area,…
ODI 10469094
Fuel/Propulsion System
In the process of having a flat tire repaired on the right rear of the vehicle the mechanic discovered a fuel leak. I called the dealer and took the car to be looked at and repaired. I was told there was a special bulletin concerning the fuel leaks. I provided the vin and the service manager checked and said this vehicle was not included. I stated this is a major safety issue but gm does not want to correct the…
ODI 10467240
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was unaware of the repairs that were needed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and contacted the dealer however, the dealer was unable to verify if the vehicle was…
ODI 10482087
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 35 mph when the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The engine stabilizer warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,532 and the current mileage was 88,562.
ODI 10465557
Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong smell of gasoline is noticed after vehicle is started and ran. Checking beneath fuel tank, it is visible that gasoline is leaking from pump/connections area on top of tank. Also has the leak in vicinity of exhaust creating a potential fire hazard, not to mention health hazard from breathing fuel vapors. The exhaust will need to be removed to facilitate removal of fuel tank in order to correct or replace…
ODI 10468107
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevroley equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong smell of fuel. The contact was able to trace the smell to the fuel tank and found that there was a crack on the fuel pump module. The contact spoke to the manufacturer about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system: gasoline delivery: fuel pump), but the manufacturer did not offer any assistance since the…
ODI 10478444
Fuel/Propulsion System
On approximately july 9, 2012 we smelled gas fumes from our 2007 chevrolet equinox. It happened one or two more times after that. On july 19 we noticed the smell was very strong and we became concerned. I called the dealer where we take the car, mike anderson chevrolet in chicago, and told them we were bringing the car in due to a gas smell and a possibly dangerous problem with the car. After they checked the car,…
ODI 10469171
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated there was a fuel leak due to a crack in the fuel pump. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The…
ODI 10478061