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Smell of Gasoline in Chevy TrailBlazer

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#12 of 24 04 trailblazer gas smell by kurt18

Nov 26, 2011 (7:51 am)

I too have a smell of gas coming from somewhere under the truck. A code can up for p0128 but that is for Thermo temp and should have nithng to do with the smell. If I take off the air cleaner I get a real strong odor of fuel. Any suggestions?

#13 of 24 Re: 04 trailblazer gas smell [kurt18] by web111453

Nov 27, 2011 (6:19 pm)

Replying to: kurt18 (Nov 26, 2011 7:51 am)
On mine the fuel pump canister on the top of the fuel tank had rusted out. At 1st no leak was apparent by a puddle on the ground only the odor and I thought the fuel cap might have been defective. After about 2 weeks drips on the ground became noticeable. I understand this is a common condition especially if the vehicle is operated in northern states and winter conditions where roads are heavily salted. In my case this was covered under the emissions control warranty which is over and above the standard warranty, 80K miles if I remember correctly. If this applies to you you may have to dispute this with your dealer as they don't seem to always offer this info. The cost of the job can run in the $600 - $800 range if I remember correctly. Good luck!

#14 of 24 04 Trailblazer, Gas smell/noisy Exhasust/1&2 ignition coils keeps going out by justjaye

Jul 11, 2012 (6:10 am)

I have replaced all 6 of the ignition coils in my truck at least twice now, but I'm having to replace the number 1 and 2, constantly, my truck will run for a month tops, and then the smell starts getting stronger, the exhaust gets louder, and one of the ignition coils has went out. Has anyone else had a problem with their ignition coils.

#15 of 24 Re: 04 Trailblazer, Gas smell/noisy Exhasust/1&2 ignition coils keeps going out [justjaye] by serenity9

Jul 22, 2012 (11:45 pm)

Replying to: justjaye (Jul 11, 2012 6:10 am)
yes, I have been having this problem w/ my 03 chevy trailblazer, ignition coils needs to be replaced also the smell of asoline is unbearable

#16 of 24 Re: Gas smell / noisy exhaust [gmcustsvc] by dhazlett

Nov 24, 2012 (2:04 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Nov 01, 2011 1:13 pm)
I have the gas smell and found a notice for it saying it was covered to 150,000 miles, but amazingly my VIN is only covered to 120,000 miles. I have 121,768. GM sucks. Why are cars covered for different mileage amounts?

#17 of 24 Re: Gas smell / noisy exhaust [dhazlett] by gmcustsvc

Nov 25, 2012 (10:56 am)

Replying to: dhazlett (Nov 24, 2012 2:04 pm)
dhazlett,
 
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Sarah, GM Customer Service

#18 of 24 Re: Gas smell / noisy exhaust [gmcustsvc] by whatc34956

Jan 11, 2013 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Nov 25, 2012 10:56 am)
2004 Chevy Trailblazer EXT, 4WD. I smell gas coming in through the vents. The smell seems stronger when the vehicle is just sitting and or when I put gas in the tank. I have also noticed that the exhaust just keeps getting louder. It seems to be the loudest when sitting in the front, passenger seat. Any ideas on what this could be? Is there a recall in NJ? Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Thank you!

#20 of 24 Smell of Gasoline under the hood by t_spider2000

Feb 10, 2013 (3:50 am)

I have a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT. I have just recently started smelling gas under the hood. The odor is strongest when I am just sitting at idle, or maybe that is when I start to smell it the most. There is also a clicking noise, which resembles the noise that a tensioner gives. I had it replaced last summer, when I returned from a tour in Afghanistan, and then a week later, it starting clicking again. Now I have the odor of gas coming out from the hood. The smell is strongest on the passenger side. I bought my truck in VA in Sept. 2008, and now I live in Georgia. I dont know what is going on here. I love this truck. Can someone give me some insight on this please. Thank you.

#21 of 24 Re: 04 Trailblazer, Gas smell/noisy Exhasust/1&2 ignition coils keeps going out [justjaye] by abmtz12

Feb 11, 2013 (11:39 am)

Replying to: justjaye (Jul 11, 2012 6:10 am)
I have the same problem in my 03 trailblazer, maybe you could helping me out by telling me what did you find out, how did you fix the problem? It would really be fo great help.

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