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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I am constantly having to fix my "learn remote" settings, vehicle stereo volume does not always match the level of it's output, blinker continues to get stuck on even after the steering wheel is in the position for the blinker to have ceased, door locks are sometimes stuck unlocked and sometimes stuck locked, ignition sometimes locked in ACC and will not allow for key to be removed, lug nuts have somehow become "swollen" and the dealership could not remove them in order to do a rotation, there is no protection plate under the vehicle causing easy access to vital items, the AC (for the third time since I got the car a year ago) has mysteriously stopped working, the fan motor continues to run for approximately 35 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off, fuel injectors are clogged (second time and I have already had this issue cleaned), headlights have collected water on inside, there is no rubber hose barrier(s) for any door, the hood, the hatch, the door windows, charging outlets are loosely fitted and do not add life to my electronics(they are for whatever reason being drained), the entire underside of the vehicle has become damaged, has begun to rust and bolts/plugs/other vital components have needed to be replaced once again due to there being no protection for the underside of the vehicle. These are just the components that I can think of off the top of my head!
I could smell gas Took it in for inspection it has not been fixed yet so we know it-??s something to do with the fuel and the mechanic said if you drive it could blow
Very strong fuel/gasoline smell in and around vehicle. Some fuel dripping from above fuel tank area. Had the vehicle diagnosed at local mechanic. He stated that the fuel line on the main fuel pump is cracked/damaged.
A strong smell of gas coming from the left rear of car, took it to a auto service station there when it was checked the service people found that the fuel line rotted at one of connections and it started to leak, after I had it replaced I told me the car was out of warrenty and they could not do anything about it.
My defrost doesn't work nor does my heat and every time I put gas in the truck it doesn't want to start up right away. It's dangerous to drive and I can't see out my windows I live in Wisconsin. I've had my bend door and actuator fixed twice even had all my fluids drained and refilled. It doesn't heat up the truck at all even without defrost on I still get cold air no matter the setting and service air bag has been popping up since ive purchased the vehicle
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
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First there was smell in driver side back passenger seat. Then the smell got stronger outside car, right driver wheel well. Took to my mechanic for over 20 years and he verified smell and was able to stick his hand up and feel wet spot on top/ side of gas tank. Both with car in motion and stopped. The 2007 Equinox has a recall for the exact same complaint, gas smell in driver side passenger seat and wheel well. I called Chevrolet and there is a notice but no recall. They are using the same plastic part on the both cars and the part may deteriorate or defective on both years.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the fuel system failed and a strong odor of fuel entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the heavy odor of fuel was poignant near the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that fuel leaked onto the top of the fuel tank after an independent assessment. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Takata recall- I started smelling gasoline a couple of days ago and it seems like gas is leaking above the gas tank on the passenger side. I am concerned because this is a safety issue and my car may catch on fire while I am driving. Need to know if this is a recall. When I first smelled it, I was parked at the store but now I smell it while driving and while it is parked!!
My vehicle should have two recalls; first the airbags. When my passenger is sitting in the seat the check engine light will come on telling me to check my airbag and the airbag light is off. I'm not sure if it will deploy if I get in an accident or if it will on its own one day hurting my passenger. Second, my vehicle smells like gasoline. It smells worse when I fill the tank up and its doesn't start right away. I am driving my vehicle since this is the only vehicle I have. I have seen online were the 2007 Equinox had a recall for the airbag and gas tank. Please help me.
I received special coverage letter 12191 July 2013 that stated repairs needed to be made to my vehicle in a Chevy location by 7/31/14. These repairs would only be made if the vehicle presented a problem by then (plastic supply or return on fuel pump may crack/leak fuel/vapors; in the presence of an ignition source may cause vehicle fire). On 9/18/17 I brought my vehicle to my trusted mechanic (I didn't remember Chevy's expired letter from 2013) scared of smelling fuel. He repaired my car the next day & informed me of a special coverage note on 2007 models of my vehicle. I contacted Chevy via letter asking if they would reimburse me for the work done. Their 1st response was they simply wouldn't because I had it done at my own private mechanic. I should have driven my fuel smelling vehicle to Chevy (whom I do not have a professional relationship with) so one of their mechanics can see if there was in fact a problem first. I then replied, that after looking online I found a New York times article (https.//nyti.ms/2hwdwed), dated 10/1/12, that stated that Chevy was going to originally send out a letter stating that I had 10 years or 120,000 miles to have part replaced, but my letter states only until 7/31/14. Their verbal response was that they sent me an additional letter & maybe it went to the wrong address (I live at my current location for 46 years). Either way I should have done the investigating on my own to find out about said letter (found online after the fact 12191B; document id 4233868, dated 7/8/15) which believe it or not still stated that reimbursement requests must be submitted by 7/31/14. They simply told my husband that they would not stand behind their product or reimburse us because we went to our own mechanic who has been doing our vehicle maintenance for over 20 years.
I have put 3 fuel pumps plus it will have to have installed again and will have to shell out $725 this time because the warranty has expired and if GM don`T replace I may file the lemon law and my airbag in the steering wheel shows it is not working sometimes.
Faulty return port in fuel pump module leaking fuel (severe leak) started noticing a smell with no visible leak, now when car is parked loosing all fuel pressure (car won't start on first try) and parked with 1/2 tank now no fuel left in car. Distinct smell of fuel and car is parked. Is this part of recall?
Fuel pump leaking from main fuel line going into pump. The 2007 model was recalled for same issue. This is a major leak, puddles onto the ground. Very dangerous, I can not understand why my year was not recalled, as I have found numerous complaints on this vehicle fuel pump/system!
First the car fuel tank' the gas gage is not working properly when the gas tank full it shows half or empty, second the head light bulb blows like every two weeks because water is getting into the console or the head light, the turn signal never turn off after you swish in on and make the turn I have to manually swish it off at all times weather you are in city high way do not matter.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the contact observed a fuel odor within the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, when the vehicle was filled with fuel, the fuel gauge displayed otherwise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The vehicle was taken to almeda auto (car inspection station) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module/system needed to be replaced. After the contact left the inspection station, the vehicle stalled, was not able to restart, and was towed to the contact's residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a crack was in the inlet or the outlet line and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the top inlet or outlet was leaking fuel, which dripped onto the garage floor. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
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- Savannah , GA, USA