Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. the contact stated that the engine failed to start and the fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was empty. the contact also noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. the contact went to the fuel station and the fuel odor became stronger while adding fuel to the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking in the middle of the subframe under the front driver's side. the contact drove the vehicle home. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. the vin was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. the contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off, fuel leaked from the fuel lines and a fuel odor emitted into the vehicle without warning. in addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal became extremely difficult to depress as the abs warning light illuminated. the contact also mentioned that the seat belts failed to secure and retract properly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump modular assembly, module kit and fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline), 05v163000 (seat belts), 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.