Blud_Shot_Eyez

Quote: Originally Posted by bgmoss There's more than just one year that have this problem(based on my own personal example). I have a 1989 formula 350 tpi built in Van Nuys and I my VIN does not qualify for the recall, but I *did* have pinhole leaks around the filler neck where it attaches to the tank. I fixed it by forcing marine expoy into the holes and followed up with a liberal apllication on top of that. The fix has lasted for more than 10 yrs now. I also put some rubber around the filler neck out near the boddy to keep it from flexing as I fill up with gas and hit bumps. My 1989 z28 failed a test only smog because of a leaky filler neck. Cost over $700 to fix

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tibbitt23451

I just called dealership and gave the service manager the last 8 of my vin. He said it DOES have an OPEN recall on the filler neck. 1991 camaro rs

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GeeJenn91RSV8

Indeed it is an open recall.....problem is dealerships no longer have detailed description of recall on file so they don't know the proper procedure for determining if theres a problem or not. When they run your vin all it says is open recall for "crack at filler neck" and thats it. No details on the recall. Keep us updated.

tibbitt23451

I will keep everyone updated, hope to take it in next week. I hope they replace my sending unit also, my gas gauge stopped working.

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Rockyd

hey tell them to replace the whole tank not your fault they dont know lol

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Chezoom

im gonna give them a call later and see how it goes, my filler neck does leak

tibbitt23451

I went to dealership today about the recall. They had to order a aftermarket tank, it should be here in 2 days. I had to wait all day for GM corp to ok the aftermarket tank, GM does not make the tank any more. I tried to get a loaner but GM would not give me one.
Should I be worried about the panel I cut out to replace a bad fuel pump? It is sealed up, but i cut the fuel lines & repaired them with hose. I don't want them to say they can't fix it because of the repaired fuel lines, what do you think?

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83 Crossfire TA

to be quite honest with you I'm totally surprised that they agreed to do recall work on an 18y/o car.

that being said, the recall is on the filler neck, not on the fuel lines, and also not on the sender, so they should just replace the tank and drop your existing sender/lines in it. If you want it replaced you better tell them and pay for it.

Rockyd

yes this is true but they have to remove the lines to drop the tank and if i was them i wouldnt touch that at all if they do you are lucky but they wont give any kind of warranty on there work but i wouldnt touch it at all and im a technician maybe they can just give you the tank who knows let us know

jamieschott

Mine started leaking this past week after filling tank up. Called dealer to see if I had an open recall and they said no after i gave them my VIN. I asked if there was anything else i could do since i was having the problem the recall stated. They gave me the number to GM corp and said to call them. I called them and they started to tell me the same thing, that i had no open recall. But then the lady said something about she remembered there was a recall for the problem and put me on hold so she could do some "research". She came back in about a minute saying there was a recall for this problem But get this. She told me " My car wasnt affected by the recall, so rest assured that i should feel safe nothing would happen to my car" WTF...

I then told the lady that the problem HAS HAPPENED to my car. She then repeated the same to me...I about flipped on her. But held my cool and said to her " Ma' am, the problem has happened to my car," and went on to read the recall summary and consequences to her.

She then told me that i should take my car to a dealer and have them diagnose the problem and if they found it to be cracked they would replace it for free, I said thanks and then she said she would call me in a few days to see how things turned out.

I then called the dealer back and told them what was said. and then set up a time for me to bring my car in for them to look at it.

They called me back after they verified the problem and said they were waiting on GM Corp to approve an aftermarket tank to be installed. Good thing is one of the local dealers has one. So once GM says OK, they ll get the tank and replace it.
I also have a fuel pump access door cut with compression fittings on the lines i cut. And the service manager said nothing about not doing it because of that reason, after I told them I done it that way.

Sorry for the long winded post. But wanted to tell my story.

jamieschott

After a week and a half of arguing with gm's district customer service support and them "TRYING TO find a stock tank SOMEWHERE out there" they finally agreed to get me an aftermarket tank and will be getting mine replaced this friday.

iroc_zz

anyone have a pic of the pin holes or cracks, I have a used tank being shipped to me from a 91' Camaro and I would like to know what to look for before I put it in and find out the hard way that it leaks.

Torque22

I didn't read entirely, but does it cover 91 Firebird's?

cuz mine sure stinks like gas, and the neck is loose.

wilkesr

We wouldn't be having to wait 18 years to get our tanks fixed if the dealers would have fixed them. I've had my Camaro for several years, driving with gas pouring out the back (especially when I try to fill it up). It's a convertible, so I rarely drive it. It's sitting in my garage as we speak. I finally spent around $400 for a new aftermarket tank, fuel pump, straps and what not to get this thing working properly. This blog has me recharged to try and see if I can find a Chevrolet dealer that will fix it. MAYBE after all these years, one or two service dudes will 'remember' fixing one of these and will fix it under the recall. My parts will arrive to Advance Auto parts this next week. MAYBE I can get some sort of commitment from Chevrolet. When I had taken it to the dealer last time, they recognized the recall but they were dumbfounded how to get paid by GM. That was their primary concern - if they fixed it, they MIGHT NOT get paid from GM; wierd. Seems like GM ought to buy up some 'aftermarket tanks' and just get these things fixed. I don't know if anyone has left a number to contact GM, but I think it's 1-800-630-2438.

Mr Froman

I have a 90 Formula and read about a recall on the fuel return hose and don't know how to check it. Can someone help me out here?

805camaro805

My car has 3/4 recalls on it lol and since they got that new law the recalls on my camaro is my problem not gms...

steve87ta

If it helps any body-my 91 firebird parts car had the cracked tank filler neck.
I had to remove it to put it in another car and I could hear it clunk when I moved it up and down.
It was no big deal for me as I was removing it anyways. (tank)
I took it to a local radiator repair shop and he re soldered it for $20.

It would still be a big pain to pull the tank just for the leak but they can be fixed. HTH

Thirdgen89GTA

This is just a good excuse for a 4th gen tank swap.

Mr Froman

is there a thread on this anywhere?