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|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005026765 | Incident Date: Jun, 13 2005 |
| Consumer's City: PARMA | Consumer's State: MI |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: LESABRE | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 29 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 04 1998 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt: the consumer smelled gas in vehicle for quite some time but always disregarded as another passing vehicle or something else. about 2 weeks ago, the consumer discovered there was gasoline near the rear of the vehicle along the right rear tire and muffler. the consumer drove home and checked to see if it was leaking again, there was no leak at first. later, within 20 minutes, 2 puddles formed from the gas leak. took napkin and wiped, underneath near fuel lines but did not find any moisture. was unable to determine as to where the leak originated from. called a local dealership about the problem, who said they were unable to get it in the shop right away, but did say it was unsafe to drive with leak. took vehicle to another dealer, who checked vehicle, and replaced a fuel sending unit, fuel tank, and fuel line. no leaks since the repairs. they informed consumer that the gas lines rusted and caused the leak. *ak |
