[Z06] Gas smell
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Intermediate
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From: Rowlett Texas
Gas smell
I have a 2004 Z06 and its getting this strong gas smell around the car, but none inside the cabin.
When I park my car in the garage overnight, the smell is overpowering. Smell seems like it is coming from the fill spout. Also tried replacing the gas cap, and it still smells.
Anyone had this problem before?
When I park my car in the garage overnight, the smell is overpowering. Smell seems like it is coming from the fill spout. Also tried replacing the gas cap, and it still smells.
Anyone had this problem before?
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From: Bucks county PA
Melting Slicks
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It's not a recall...it's a TSB:
SPECIAL COVERAGE
Bulletin No.: 10150
Date: August 13, 2010
Subject: 10150 - Special Coverage Adjustment - Fuel Tank Quick Connector Leak
Models:
2004 Cadillac XLR
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some 2004 model year Cadillac XLR and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles may have a fuel tank leak at the quick connectors that are used to link the left and right fuel tanks. The customer may notice a fuel odor while the vehicle is being refueled, driven, or after it is parked. If the leak becomes large enough, a small amount of fuel may be observed dripping on the ground. The leak may also result in a diagnostic code being set and the illumination of the Check Engine light on the instrument cluster.
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally [...
SPECIAL COVERAGE
Bulletin No.: 10150
Date: August 13, 2010
Subject: 10150 - Special Coverage Adjustment - Fuel Tank Quick Connector Leak
Models:
2004 Cadillac XLR
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some 2004 model year Cadillac XLR and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles may have a fuel tank leak at the quick connectors that are used to link the left and right fuel tanks. The customer may notice a fuel odor while the vehicle is being refueled, driven, or after it is parked. If the leak becomes large enough, a small amount of fuel may be observed dripping on the ground. The leak may also result in a diagnostic code being set and the illumination of the Check Engine light on the instrument cluster.
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally [...
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From: Deer Park tx
My 2004 z06 was having the same problem. After taking it to 2 different dealerships and being told the same thing.... They do not know of any recall( it is classified as a service bulletin)and
that they would be happy to check it out and they would be charging regular service rates. I declined and after a few calls to chevys costumer service 1800 222 1020. The lady in that division made a call to my local dealership and my car was looked at and repaired for free. The only catch was if it wasnt related to the crossover tube bulletin I would cover the cost. I got lucky. Your vin number will tell you if you fall under the bulletin. Wish I could rember the ladys name that helped me it was 3 years ago
Goodluck
that they would be happy to check it out and they would be charging regular service rates. I declined and after a few calls to chevys costumer service 1800 222 1020. The lady in that division made a call to my local dealership and my car was looked at and repaired for free. The only catch was if it wasnt related to the crossover tube bulletin I would cover the cost. I got lucky. Your vin number will tell you if you fall under the bulletin. Wish I could rember the ladys name that helped me it was 3 years ago
Goodluck
mph
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From: raeford north carolina
2007 with gas smell
I have an 07 and I have the same gas smell in my cab. It's even worse after I just fill up. I took it to the dealer once and they said it was just the fuel filter and changed it out, but I still have the smell now and am not sure what the issue is.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
I sure hope you didn't pay to have that done. The fuel filter is in the tank...it's part of the fuel pump. I highly doubt they changed the pump. You may have been duped
Racer
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From: Mesa AZ
I get the same smell if I top off the car. Its just a habit but i no longer do it in the corvette and it cuts down on the smell. If you have the smell even at 1/2 tank and the smell is constant then id check the fuel filter and all associated lines going from the fill tank spout to the tank and fuel pumps as some have found them leaking.
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I have an 07 also just bought it little over a month ago thank god I bought the extended
warranty had the same thing you describe gas smell In cabin. took it to dealer they found
left side fuel pump control module assy. supply hose coming apart. they replaced fuel pump supply hose module assy. at the tune of 1986.21 so far the car smells good when I get in now hope it will continue. good luck hope you find and get the problem fix soon
warranty had the same thing you describe gas smell In cabin. took it to dealer they found
left side fuel pump control module assy. supply hose coming apart. they replaced fuel pump supply hose module assy. at the tune of 1986.21 so far the car smells good when I get in now hope it will continue. good luck hope you find and get the problem fix soon