Leaking Gas Tank

In the June issue of Corvette Fever, in C5/C6 Solutions, Twan Tran wrote about smelling gas in his Z06. CF responded that this problem is "neither unique or unusual". I have an 04 Coupe and had the same problem. I took it to the dealer and it cost me two days and $2,500.00. When I called GM about it, they called the dealer who said "it looked like road damage". So GM is covering up a problem and the dealer is in collusion. Anyone have any ideas about how to get GM to rectify the situation short of a class action lawsuit?  

I have just experienced the problem.  I'm in the process of figuring out what or how to handle this problem.  

Anyone experienced with this, please advise.

My 1995 C4 Corvette (original owner) with 65K miles has just developed a gas leak. The smell of gasoline was noticed while driving. Later, it was hard to start. Upon inspection, gasoline was seen leaking from the right rear, from what appears to be a rubber "barrel" connector over a steel tube. Cant tell if its from the tank or from something else, fuel pump maybe? Actually two leaks, it is also dripping from somewhere above. About 20 ounces of fuel leaked out before the dripping finally stopped.

The hard start makes me suspect a post-fuel pump leak. Gas drains out of the line so it takes alot of cranking for the pump to re-feed. Once started it runs fine, smooth idle, responsive acceleration.

If there is a group action in the works, I'm in.  

I have fuel leaking from just behind the driver's seat on my '04 Convertible.  This car has only 5,800 miles on it.  I bought this car used.  The original owner had the fuel level sensor replaced at 4,046 miles while it was still under warranty.  I have taken the car into my local dealer and then also to an independent that owns several Corvettes.  They both are telling me that the leak is at the top of the left gas tank which is where the fuel level sensor is located.  I just happen to have the comments on the GM Vehicle Inquiry System from when this was installed and it says (AS PER BULLETIN 05-06-04-041A REPLACED LEVEL SENSOR ALSO NECESSARY TO REPLACE PIPE NOT SEALING PLEASE CREDIT FOR EXCESS IN PARTS THANK YOU).  I have called GM Customer Service on this situation because my local dealership had quoted me around $2,200 to fix this.  I am supposed to find something out of Monday, February 16 of how this is going to be handled.  I don't feel I should be resposible for a dime of this cost since I feel another dealer did not fix the problem at the 4,046 mile mark.  I have smelled fuel for quite some time and when I went to start it up after not driving it since last September, it was completely empty.  I never drive a vehicle and leave it completely empty.  I hope that GM handles this situation because I feel that there are too many of us out there with this problem.  

Does anyone know of a good attorney to SUE GM.  Right now in Washington they have sued for your tax dollars.  Faulty workmanship or parts and they don't want to take any of the blame.  This is a problem where it is their fault and they know but don't want to be responsible.  Anyone want to start a class action law suit with these people, I will be the first in line right behind you.
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Well I have just found out that I too need to have my gas tanks replaced due to a faulty connection on the tank behind the driver's seat.  I called GM and was told that to have any recourse I must have the problem inspected and documented by a Chevy dealer.  The service tech informed that me that getting any financial assistance or reimbursement from GM was highly  unlikely.  This stinks almost as much as my garage!  

I just noticed a gas smell in my garage and it looks like my 99 vette coupe is leaking gas from the passengers side. I am planning on taking it to the dealer next week and not happy that it may cost over 2 grand to fix. GREAT!  

do to the advent of strict emission controls.. many mechanics now have a gas tank pressure tester in their tool box..

looks like a radiator pressure tester... but with gas cap ends....

there are also a big pile of vapor controls stashed back there...

but as i recall...   most of the passages into and out of the fuel tank... pass through the sending unit flange...  

there is a fuel pressure line running forward...   a return line running back.. and a bunch of vapor lines running around... with a big block of solenoids.. pressure sensors, called the vapor control system...

i don't know how long the emission parts warrantee is.. but.. i wonder if the gas tank is covered...   i know the vapor sensors are.. but how long???



when repairs are done.. you have to approve the price before they start...    and you can request .. when the car is dropped off.. all the old parts back.. it has to be noted on the work order... in big letters...

i have seen instances... that gm payed for the work.. and the customer was also billed.. for the same work.. being told it was not under warrantee...   sort of a double dip into your wallet...

changing parts that are not needed under warrantee is probably why many dealers have lost their franchise..   i know one dealer.. that fired a bunch of older techs.. and rehired a bunch of untrained guys.. as the older guys knew how to test parts. and only change what was really broken...   the dealership makes a lot more money when they use the shot gun diagnoses..  just change everything...  the warrantee will cover it..  at full price...  

Has anybody made any head way with GM on this ? Gas leak behind the drivers seat.