Strong smell of fuel at rear of car after driving, and while parked and running. I noted the recall notice affecting these cars with this problem, however, when I searched, I found that this recall did not affect my VIN number. This car is a special rare version of this type of car called the "redline" edition, and so the VIN may not come up automatically, as only about 600 were made that year. I am planning on talking to the dealership

- Milton, GA, USA

In October of last year (2016) I started smelling gas really bad so I took my car to a local repair shop and had it checked out (my local dealership is about 20 miles away). They said it was the fuel pump and it needed to be replaced right away and in my mind all I was thinking was my car could catch on fire so I had them repair it right away( $437.79). Later I find out that is under a special coverage recall and it could only be repaired by the dealership for the repairs to be covered. I contacted customer care and was told to submit the paperwork and they would check into it. I submitted paperwork in January 2017 and have waited for response, now in March 2017 I decide to contact them because I have had no need they tell me that my request was denied because the reimbursement campaign ended in 2014. I was told that if I have the problem again they would be happy to repair it at the dealership. My car is 11 years old and 104,050 miles on it. I wold hope that the pump would last longer than a few thousand miles because from what I understand it has a mileage cap. So in short I am out almost $500.

- Jackson, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that there had been the presence of a fuel leak associated with the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the technician was unable to determine where the vehicle was leaking. The vehcile was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 188,000.

- Coopersville, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. Upon attempting to enter the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that there was a fuel leak, the fuel lines were corroded, and the fuel pump or fuel tank may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,900.

- Westfield, MA, USA

Fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank

- Traverse City, MI, USA

Back in Jan. 2016 I started smelling gas when my car was warming up, I'm in mn so it's cold then. After fa couple days of this I looked under my car, omg, I had kinda a slow drip, which turned into a fast drip within a few days. I did research and found out that there was a recall on some Saturn that were sold in different states, I called GM, they told me I needed to go to a GM dealer to see if it was the part that was under recall, if it was, they would pay to replace the part under recall and my gas lines, yeah right!! the dealership charged me $50 and told me it wasn't the recall part. So I had to pay to get new gas lines. After it was fixed I could still smell gas..I should've taken it back right away but I didn't. now, here I sit again, not being able to drive my car because of this again! this whole deal is a bunch of [xxx], does someone have to get seriously injured or die in an explosion before the whole fuel system, tank, lines ect.. get a recall on it? I don't have the money to fix it or another $50 for them to tell me it's not the recall part! parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Monticello, MN, USA

Saturn Ion recall on fuel pump module; I am writing due to the recall that replaces the fuel pump module, but does not replace the fuel lines. I do not understand why the recall does not cover to replace both fuel lines and module, considering they are both affected and are a high risk factor. After replacing my module, my car leaked more fuel because my fuel lines were in such bad shape, and at the time I could not afford to replace my fuel lines. I could then only drive my car to my house from the dealership and leave it since it is far to dangerous to drive until I can save up enough money to replace the fuel lines.

- Ashley, OH, USA

A week ago, my car wouldn't start on the first try, but did start on the second. As I drove around town that day running errands (multiple stops/starts), I began to smell gas as I walked around the back of the car. The next time I drove the car was 3 days ago; every time I tried to start the car it took 2 tries, and the gas smell near the back of the car was worse. I also began to smell a strong gas smell as I loaded bags into the trunk. Yesterday, I experienced all of those issues, plus I had to drive with the windows open because the gas smell was now very bad inside the car. When I parked at the supermarket, I was able to see a small amount of gas on the rain-wet pavement, coming from just ahead of the rear driver side tire. The progression of the leak was fast - over 7 days, and only about 70 miles driven (I drive <5,000 mi / yr). I went online to research the problem, and found GM recall #090226 / NHTSA campaign id# 09V419000, which perfectly describes what's happening. I'm planning to call GM tomorrow about this, but I expect to be disappointed, since my car was not purchased or registered in any of the states listed in the recall. It shouldn't matter where I bought or registered my Saturn; if my car demonstrates the same defect, the repair should be covered by GM. I also found a scary number of complaints on various websites from other Saturn owners who are experiencing the same problems, but are also not included in the recall. How many is 'enough' for GM to expand the recall? GM's failure to address* of the cars affected by this problem is appalling and dangerous.

- Davenport, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving 35 mph, a strong odor of fuel was present in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

- Adamsville, TN, USA

I recently bought this vehicle and started smelling gasoline fumes while driving the car and after the car has been parked. Looked online and seen there was a recall for the fuel pump module but only in certain states. This car came from Florida but was purchased in Kentucky. Im really getting scared to drive my own car out of fear it may ignite and cause a fire or maybe even blow up. Please I need help with some kind of recall on this vehicle to get this problem fixed! seems to be a problem considering there was a recall on these vehicles. Thank you

- Harlan, KY, USA

Re the 2013 fuel system recall. Parts cracked and fuel leaked. GM recalled and promised to replace system. My vehicle began leading in may of 2016. I brought it to the dealer where it has sat for one month. Dealer unable to get fuel filler assembly part 15918244 from GM and GM making no promises about fixing it or getting the part. They have said the problem may or may not ever be resolved. They claim the supplier may be able to supply by mid-August. Then they updated it to maybe in September. In the meantime, I have to rent a car with no end in sight. Can;T get definitive answer from GM regarding if or when part will be delivered.

- Cummaquid, MA, USA

I started smelling gasoline and seen that the fuel pump was part of a recall. I've only had this car a few months and it came from Florida which was one of the states in the recall.

- Harlan, KY, USA

My car started having a terrible gas smell in and out of the car, when I drive to work and then leave for the day you can still smell it. When I get up in the am to go to work I can still smell it. I took it to be checked out to a mechanic and he put it through all checks and found something wrong and went on line and saw that there is a recall for this problem..I never received a recall notice. So I called the dealer where I bring my recalls and he said he doesnt have to fix it because my VIN # is not part of the recall, even though I have a 2006 Saturn Ion and they are being recalled. I am a little worried driving it, but I have no choice at the time, please advise. Ty [xxx] [xxx] ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')

- Bellmore, NY, USA

My car is leaking fuel from the plastic supply that connects the tank and the line. This issue was recalled in certain Ions of the same year, but not for my VIN despite the issue being exactly the same as the recalled part. I noticed a puddle of gasoline under my car and observed a substantial leak from the supply while my car was idling and after shutting the engine off. Unsure if it is also leaking when the engine is off and cold.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

There is a very strong smell of fuel - sometimes when driving, but most often after turning the vehicle off - inside and outside of the passenger compartment and inside the trunk. I believe it may also be leaking a small amount of gasoline. The smell is very strong and definitely noticeable, and I am concerned that if there is in fact a leak in the fuel system somewhere, that a fire may start from a stray spark, etc. There is a recall for 2006 Saturn Ions sold and registered in Arizona and Nevada due to for possible cracks in the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly (NHTSA campaign 09V419000). My car was bought and registered in Illinois, so it does not apply. Why would cars in all 50 states not be covered - if it has to do with heat, I would think that you would be more concerned for vehicles in states that have variable temperatures, since that could cause plastic to crack, too. I am the original owner of the vehicle - which has low mileage for its age - and I have tried to maintain my vehicle so I can continue to drive it for as long as possible. This is not caused by me, but a known manufacturing defect and should be fixed by the manufacturer at no cost.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The gas tank line leaking gas

- Lubbock, TX, USA

I am starting to smell fuel and the fuel system has developed a slow leak.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Takata recall, ,,I have been smelling fuel from my car about 2 weeks, ,I took it to an automotive for diagnostic and they told me and gave me a print out of a recall that was sent July 2015, ,this I never received, so I called a GM place where I prev had my recall done and said that my VIN number is not recalled for this problem! they said that all 2006 Saturn Ions are not the same, since my VIN # is not part of this recall they wont fix M Y car, ,,I dont understand, I am smelling fumes not only when I drive, but hours later it still smells. They said I could bring it in for 300.oo diag. And then pay to have it fixed!! can you explain this to me please!?

- Bellmore, NY, USA

A few weeks ago I noticed a smell of fuel coming from my car when I stop, or slow down. The last couple days the smell has bin getting stronger.. I see all these complaints, but nothing being done or it only for a few states. As a single mother of two I don't feel safe having my kids in the car.

- Williamstown, PA, USA

My car smell light gas and cuts off intermittent. It lot recall on this card. I think my gas fule leak on def parts on it. My emails laquinta85@hotmail.com

- Memphis, TN, USA