2019 Chevrolet Equinox FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This issue presents a serious safety concern. During the initial occurrence, the vehicle was unable to sustain highway speeds for extended periods (approximately 10 minutes or more). When coming to a stop, the vehicle would shake, rev unexpectedly, lose power, and shut off completely. During these events, the vehicle would not accelerate, creating a hazardous situation, especially in traffic. The condition has since worsened. The same symptoms now occur upon starting the vehicle and during the warm-up period, increasing the risk of sudden engine shutdown without warning. Additionally, a distinct “gulping” sound is coming from the rear of the vehicle, raising concern that the fuel system may be compromised. No diagnostic or pending fault codes are present, and the local dealership has been unable to identify the cause. The vehicle has fewer than 100,000 miles. Due to the unpredictable loss of power and engine shutdown, this issue poses an immediate safety risk to the driver, passengers, and surrounding motorists.

Could smell gas, looked under car saw gas dripping on driveway, coming from area where fuel tank is located, looks like it is coming from top of tank. Gas seems to leak only when tank is full and the outside temperature is cold ,below 20 degrees.

Drove car down street and the car wouldn’t accelerate. Had towed to mechanic who found the direct injection high pressure fuel pump snapped off. When removed from vehicle they found broken bolt in cylinder head and the steel fuel line from pump to injector rail leaking fuel.

I had an issue starting the vehicle. Once it started the check engine light was lit. I stopped at the nearest Autozone for a diagnostic check and the code P00C6 registered for Fuel Pump. I had the vehicle checked by a mechanic and he explained to me this vehicle has (2) fuel pumps. One in the fuel tank and one on the engine, which is considered a high pressure fuel pump. That is where the failure is and the pump requires special tools to install. It is something they can not do and recommend the vehicle go to the dealer. Thank you for taking time to read this & be well.

Fuel pump isn't pumping gas.

I have had my vehicle in for repair three times for an EVAP code. The first visit they found nothing wrong. The second visit they placed the EVAP canister. The third visit they said if the light comes on again it's a faulty part. The light is on again. Since the first occurence, I have noticed the some of the same issues that were reported for the 2020 Equinox fuel pump issues, e.g. hesitation, choking,

My car is leaking oil they can’t find leak I have oil In my drive way. I have oil leaking when I park my car on street or in parking lots too

I see that she is a leak from my fuel tank, so when i researched it online i see there was a recall on it previously. From my understanding this is a safety hazard. It also states there arent any open recalls on my vehicle but i want to make sure this was completed and replaced.

Gas gauge will not go all the way to full. It stops just over 3/4 of a tank, no matter how much fuel you put in the tank. There is no way to accurately determine how much fuel is in the vehicle at any point and time. This is a safety hazard because we could be stranded on the side of the road, not knowing the vehicle would run out of fuel. Also, occasionally when you crank the vehicle, you get a strong odor of fuel in the cabin, when running the A/C. There is nothing specific that is being done differently, and it does not happen every time. We bought this vehicle on 9/18/22 with 27,602 miles on it and as of today, it has 28,594 miles on it. After purchasing it, we noticed the fuel gauge issue and I researched it online, finding out it is a common issue and GM claims to have no idea how to fix it.

Fuel leaking from fuel tank and receiving code u18a2 lost communication with fuel pump driver control module.

Fuel line busted. Vehicle only has 53K miles. Could have caused a fire. Must have been a defect in this high pressure line.

NOT PRESENT AT THIS TIME, SMELL OF FUEL COMING THROUGH VENTS I REPORTED MORE THAN ONCE TO DEALER WHOM NEVER ABLE TO FIND CAUSE. TO DATE, THIS HAPPENS AT TIMES WHEN FAN ON, AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, COMING FROM VENTS.

UNKNOWN, BUT MAY BE THE FUEL TANK ITSELF OR THE WIRING IS MY GUESS. I FEAR WHATEVER IS WRONG COULD BE EFFECTING THE ENGINE. ON APRIL 12, 2020 MY CAR DIDN'T FILL ALL THE WAY UP WITH GAS. THERE WAS A LITTLE BIT LEFT THAT NEEDED FILLING. I WAS CURIOUS WHY & SENT A PICTURE TO MY MOM. THE CAR SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE UNTIL JULY 2019. UPON FILLING IT WITH GAS, THE PUMP KEPT SHUTTING OFF ON ME. I TOOK IT INTO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP TWICE (JULY & AUGUST) TO HAVE IT FIXED FOR THE SAME ISSUE SO FAR & THEY STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THE PROBLEM GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, AND AFTER THE FIRST VISIT IN JULY, MY CAR WOULD NOT FILL WITH GAS AT ALL ANYMORE DURING THE SECOND TIME FILLING IT UP. I HAD TO BORROW A RENTAL FROM THE AUTO SHOP WHILE THEY TRIED TO FIX IT FOR THE SECOND TIME. I EVENTUALLY GOT MY CAR BACK, AND WHEN I TRIED FILLING IT UP WITH GAS ON THE SAME DAY I GOT MY CAR BACK, IT DISPLAYED THE SAME ISSUE. THE PUMP KEPT SHUTTING OFF ON ME. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS DOING A WEIRD SURGING FORWARD MOTION WHEN I'M BARELY PRESSING ON THE GAS.

UNKNOWN, BUT MAY BE THE FUEL TANK ITSELF OR THE WIRING IS MY GUESS. I FEAR WHATEVER IS WRONG COULD BE EFFECTING THE ENGINE. ON APRIL 12, 2020 MY CAR DIDN'T FILL ALL THE WAY UP WITH GAS. THERE WAS A LITTLE BIT LEFT THAT NEEDED FILLING. I WAS CURIOUS WHY & SENT A PICTURE TO MY MOM. THE CAR SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE UNTIL JULY 2020. UPON FILLING IT WITH GAS, THE PUMP KEPT SHUTTING OFF ON ME. I TOOK IT INTO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP TWICE (JULY & AUGUST) TO HAVE IT FIXED FOR THE SAME ISSUE SO FAR & THEY STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THE PROBLEM GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, AND AFTER THE FIRST VISIT IN JULY, MY CAR WOULD NOT FILL WITH GAS AT ALL ANYMORE DURING THE SECOND TIME FILLING IT UP. I HAD TO BORROW A RENTAL FROM THE AUTO SHOP WHILE THEY TRIED TO FIX IT FOR THE SECOND TIME. I EVENTUALLY GOT MY CAR BACK, AND WHEN I TRIED FILLING IT UP WITH GAS ON THE SAME DAY I GOT MY CAR BACK, IT DISPLAYED THE SAME ISSUE. THE PUMP KEPT SHUTTING OFF ON ME. NOW, MY VEHICLE IS DOING A WEIRD SURGING FORWARD MOTION WHEN I'M BARELY PRESSING ON THE GAS.

THERE IS A FUEL LINK THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM WHERE THE FUEL TANK THE LEAK WAS FOUND WHEN I PARK THE CAR AND LET IT SITE FOR A FEW HOURS. A STRONG FUEL SMELL AND A WET SPOT ON THE PAVEMENT UNDER THE FUEL TANK. I HAVE SMELLED THE GASOLINE PREVIOUSLY BUT DIDN'T NOTIC THE LEAK UNTIL I HAD SOMETHING TO UNLOAD FROM MY TRUNK.

PURCHASED CAR ON 06/27/2019. ON 6/22/2019 WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A POP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD 400 MILES. I LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK TO A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS WAS A CLIP ON THE FUEL INJECTOR HAD BROKEN. NEW FUEL INJECTOR LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

UNABLE TO DISABLE AUTO STOP ENGINE FUNCTION. WINSHIELD DEFROSTER USES AC COMPRESSOR TO AID DEFROAT OF WINDSHIELD WHICH NEEDS ENGINE RUNNING TO OPERATE. WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT WINDSHIELD STEAMS UP ON THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF EXCESS MOISTURE IN EVAPORATOR.