Fuel System complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that his father managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road, and upon further inspection, white/blue smoke was seen coming from under the vehicle, and the vehicle later caught on fire from the fuel pump/tank. The fire had leaked onto the floor; however, it had extinguished on its own. A police report was not filed; however, Law Enforcement arrived on scene to direct traffic. The local fire department did not arrive on scene. No injuries were sustained, nor medical attention was sought. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it was deemed a total loss by the insurance provider. …
We have been smelling gasoline fumes in and outside our van. Sometimes it is very potent and other times faint. When we walk into our garage, we can smell it also. It occurs often when making a left-hand turn. When we inspect it, we can't find any leak. We smell this from a half tank to empty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. After the vehicle was fueled, there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact observed a puddle of fuel under the rear driver side of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline fuel smell being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 12/11/12 the consumer stated the fuel tank intake seal failed. This caused gas to no longer be safely contained and toxic fumes are being released. Updated 12/17/2012
I was adding fuel to my car and noticed a strong fuel smell. I only traveled a few miles but my fuel gauge dropped from 3/4 to 1/4 full in only a few miles. When I got home I told my husband. He checked the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking from the inlet on the fuel tank. My husband searched the issue an found a recall for some 2003 and 2004 Chevrolet and other GM products listed as NHTSA Campaign # 07V349000 and NHTSA Action # EA07006. It does list the same vehicle I have a 2003 Chevy Venture van. The recall covers just certain months of production. From our research it seems that a broader recall in needed
After refueling, the vehicle began leaking fuel from the tank near the area where the fuel inlet enters the tank. There is a safety recall bulletin, 06230, and the VIN numbers of vehicles affected does include my vehicle. However GM will not cover the cost to repair, claiming my vehicle is not affected. Obviously it is affected or it would not be leaking fuel from the exact same area covered by the recall! There are several complaints on the NHTSA website stating the same experience. Why won't GM cover the repair even when there is a recall? To make matters worse, GM no longer makes the replacement tank and I can not find an aftermarket tank either.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The contact's neighbor, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that there was fuel leaking between the connection of the fuel line and fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Suddenly my vehicle had a strong gasoline odor when I walked up on it in the morning I smelled it 3 feet away from my vehicle. It happened just like that all of a sudden. I scheduled my inspection with my mechanic and I told him I suddenly was smelling a strong odor of gas. My mechanic called and informed me there was a crack in my gas tank and it is leaking so that is why I was smelling gas so badly. We ordered another 2002 Chevrolet Venture gas tank from a salvage yard. They shipped the gas tank and when my mechanic opened it it was broke in the same exact place. This is why I thought looking up for possible recall. I found recall 07V349000. Stated the fuel tank inlet check valve can crack and leak. Stated affected Chevrolet Venture 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. I have 2002. My problem is it's VIN specific according to Chevrolet the number that I was given to call about the recall. …
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures May lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on December 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on December 13, 2007.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: Mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Venture years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (38), 2000 (37), 1998 (28), 2001 (24) and 1997 (23) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 17% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Venture fuel system problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 07V-349 (storage, Aug 8, 2007); 99V-268 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Sep 29, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Venture fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles; 20% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › tank assembly (32 mentions), followed by the storage › fuel gauge system (19).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.