This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Discovered gas tank leak while car parked in albany, NY. Proceeded to de paula Chevrolet, 785 central avenue, albany, NY 12206, tel: 518-489-0122. The fuel tank is protected by a metal "shroud". the gas was leaking onto the exhaust pipe. Both shroud and fuel tank were in perfect condition. The hole in the gas tank was directly under the shroud, near the center of the tank - thus no outside object could have possibly caused the damage. The dealer listed the problem as rust - as that was the only explanation they could offer. An examination of the tank showed no rust. This car has not seen a winter as it is garaged duing the winter months. The dealer. De paula should still have the tank, as I requested it be held. GM customer service was polite, however their interest was in the fact that the car is out of warranty and the expense is mine. I do care about the $900 it cost to fix but I stressed to them how upset I was with the fact that this car was close to exploding. Additionally fuel tanks do not wear out in 6 years. I used to be in the automotive business.
While driving experiences stalling and cannot accelerate properly which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced ignition/ fuel wire/valve cover gasket/oil gasket/oil sending unit, etc. Also had problems with oil leakage/ water pump deterioration and serptine belt cracking. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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