7.0
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 8,758 miles
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The gist of this complaint is that there is no way to lock the gas filler door, so anyone at any time can open the gas filler door and potentially access and/or contaminate the fuel. This is a safety and environmental hazard. There is no gas cap, either. Its is a "capless" design, so anyone can access the vehicle's fuel system.
- Cathlamet, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (autonation Chevrolet arrowhead, 9055 w bell rd, peoria, AZ 85382, (623) 428-8851), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.
- Surprise, AZ, USA
- Roanoke, TX, USA