8.5
pretty bad
fuel system problem
Strong fuel smells near the rear tires for days, then found out there is fuel dripping off near the exhaust system. This is a major fire hazard! brought to the local shop and found fittings/ports on fuel pump are cracked, similar to others being reported. Got the fuel pump replaced, cost $850. This is a very poorly made/quality to a very critical part, will have to reconsider buying future GM, will need a new car very soon.
- screech_21pn, Seatac, US
HAVE TRIED REPORTING THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY ASSISTANCE. THE AWFUL THING ABOUT THIS IS MY CAR IS ON A RECALL LIST FOR THIS PARTICULAR YEAR BUT THE COMPANY SAID i WAS AT THE CUT OFF SO THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT. ITS A FIRE HAZARD AND I NEED IT FIX BUT I DONT HAVE THE MONEY OR THE MEANS TO REPAIR IT. ALSO I ONLY HAVE ONE VEHICLE SO I HAVE TO MAKE IT TO WORK DRIVING THIS TICKING BOOM BUT THE COMPANY WONT HELP ME. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO HONDA AND CHEVROLET. THE CAR NOT ONLY SMELLS OF GAS BUT IT LEAKS WHEN I FILL UP IT LEAKS OUT..HELP.....
- Cynthia B., Augusta, GA, US
Bought 2007 Saturn Vue Base Model with 62,500 miles. Car runs great but noticed raw gas smell most strong near the right rear tail light lens. Twice mechanics have checked for visible leaks without results and have no definitive diagnosis. There are no malfunction codes and no warning lamps illuminated.
- David N., Livingston, LA, US
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My 2007 Saturn Vue has been smelling real real bad with strong fuel odors since I purchased it, with low miles. It in the right rear tire area is the worst. I use it to drive for lift and the leak got so bad customers complained. Then googled the problem and it appears many people had same problem saying the Nylon fuel lines press fitted on top of fuel module crack and leak fuel real bad. Fire hazard, and people say GM did nothing about it? No access panel in trunk area, have to pull fuel take and replace fuel pump module. Very expensive fix for a stupid $1.00 nylon line Saturn won't warranty. I was told they went out of business in 2009. Hope I can still get parts for mine as it only has 41K on it and it's now June 2020.
- Richard S., Littleton, US