2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 Fuel system Problems

“There is a known problem with the gas tanks on these vehicles. The vapors cause the check engine light to illuminate. In nys this car will not pass the yearly inspection. Chevrolet has an extended coverage bulletin out but it only is for vehicles that have les than 150,000 miles on it or are not older than 15 years old. Whichever come first. Prior to this, their extended coverage was for 150,000 miles or 12 years. I was excluded from the first time due to age of the vehicle when I purchased it and am now excluded from the second extended coverage due to the mileage. …”

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER EXT 370. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The contact observed fuel dripping from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.”

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER EXT 370. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle surged forward and the rpms fluctuated without warning. In addition, the contact stated that an abnormal fuel odor emitted from the vehicle as the check fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank vacuum and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”