NHTSA Complaint #11570325 — 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11570325
Vehicle 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 115,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and allowing the vehicle to idle for a minute or two, the contact started smelling an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated an orange-colored engine symbol was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle was constant. The contact became aware that there was a small puddle of fuel on the passenger side rear tire underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

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