[Z06] fuel smell/fuel module
07-23-2016, 01:59 AM
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fuel smell/fuel module
2009 z06 32000 miles street driven.
Started having a fuel smell coming from driver side wheel well and gas cap area thought it mite be bad gas cap so replaced with a Gm cap did not help.
Looked at some past threads about fuel smell and saw some had to replace fuel module in gas tank.
So i made appointment with Rydell Chevrolet in Northridge to have it looked at, my service advisor told me they just did a 2011 grandsport last week with same issue, it turned out to be fuel module that had a crack in the plastic part coming out of module you can see it in photo.
So 1650 dollars later all is well, also included a new sensor .
Module is in gas tank so tank has to come down to replace it very labor heavy about 8 or 10 ten hours , could become a issue with fuel leaking with exhaust under it so if you smell fuel dont wait have it checked out.
07-23-2016, 07:48 AM
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2009 z06 32000 miles street driven.
Started having a fuel smell coming from driver side wheel well and gas cap area thought it mite be bad gas cap so replaced with a Gm cap did not help.
Looked at some past threads about fuel smell and saw some had to replace fuel module in gas tank.
So i made appointment with Rydell Chevrolet in Northridge to have it looked at, my service advisor told me they just did a 2011 grandsport last week with same issue, it turned out to be fuel module that had a crack in the plastic part coming out of module you can see it in photo.
So 1650 dollars later all is well, also included a new sensor .
Module is in gas tank so tank has to come down to replace it very labor heavy about 8 or 10 ten hours , could become a issue with fuel leaking with exhaust under it so if you smell fuel dont wait have it checked out.
Yes very common problem, I replaced mine along with the crossover tube since it had tiny holes in it as well. My car is and 09' with 5500 miles on it. Bad design by GM for sure, big issue is the crossover tube, when my leaked, it leaked onto my exhaust!! Good informative post!!
07-23-2016, 10:17 AM
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There are 2 threads about this in C6 General. The one in the sticky may be easier to find, look on the last page of the sticky.
GM has finally identified the problem and is offering to fix it.
GM has finally identified the problem and is offering to fix it.
07-23-2016, 05:43 PM
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Yah, looks like GM is doing a good will fix and will pay you back for the repair.
07-24-2016, 08:22 PM
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As it turns out i pick my car up on Friday in the morning after having fuel module and sensor replaced when i get home daughter calls and says Gm just released a bulletin to fix module if leaking go figure, it is good they are addressing the issue, after a closer look at top fitting on module it was cracked about half way around im sure a good amount of fuel was coming out they are doing the rite thing to fix the problem a thumbs up for Gm on this one.
12-27-2016, 08:56 PM
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As it turns out i pick my car up on Friday in the morning after having fuel module and sensor replaced when i get home daughter calls and says Gm just released a bulletin to fix module if leaking go figure, it is good they are addressing the issue, after a closer look at top fitting on module it was cracked about half way around im sure a good amount of fuel was coming out they are doing the rite thing to fix the problem a thumbs up for Gm on this one.
12-27-2016, 09:27 PM
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12-29-2016, 08:52 AM
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Try this special coverage adjustment # 15682, good for 10 years and 120000 miles im sure you can go to dealer give them that number and they can look it up.
C6 general forum has sticky on this matter.
C6 general forum has sticky on this matter.
12-29-2016, 10:12 AM
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Keep in mind that your car has to actually have the issue in order to be repaired under the special coverage. It is not a recall, but an extended warranty coverage for that specific issue.
I've had a lot of people call and think it's a recall, but we (GM) can only replace the module if you can determine it's leaking from there.
Additionally, the parts are still on and off back order so make sure the dealer can get the part before your car is stuck in their lift for 2-3 weeks waiting on the module.
RICH
I've had a lot of people call and think it's a recall, but we (GM) can only replace the module if you can determine it's leaking from there.
Additionally, the parts are still on and off back order so make sure the dealer can get the part before your car is stuck in their lift for 2-3 weeks waiting on the module.
RICH
