2007 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 685 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.
What owners report
“I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2007 CHEVY EQUINOX SMELLING LIKE GAS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, NO NOTICEABLE DAMAGE…”NHTSA complaint 10399728 — filed 05/10/2011
“STARTED SMELLING GASOLINE AFTER LEAVING MY 2007 CHEVY EQUINOX PARKED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THEN MY EQUINOX HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING AFTER BEING PARKED…”NHTSA complaint 10386013 — filed 03/01/2011
“THERE IS AN OVERWHELMING SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP YOU WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE KEY…”NHTSA complaint 10383455 — filed 02/21/2011
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox: 70 of 685 complaints on file (10.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?
685 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
