I've read articles recently on fuel leak recalls for a 2007 Pontiac Torrent and other GM vehicles in certain warm weather states such as Texas. For some reason my vehicle is not included. The fuel leak and the smell are becoming worse every time I drive.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the a strong fuel odor was emitted from the rear of the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the fuel pump, which was fractured. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.

- San Antonio , TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact smelled an extremely strong odor of gasoline fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no visible leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

I was driving and smelled gasoline coming from the car. After 2 days the gasoline smell persisted so I took it to my mechanic. Upon looking, they found a leak in the fuel pump which they said needed to be replaced. They called the dealership to see if there was a recall on this part. They were told there was not. They replaced the fuel pump and fuel level sensor. Later I saw on the internet that GM was recalling certain Pontiac Torrents with specific VIN numbers and mine was not included. Obviously there is a problem with this part regardless of where it was manufactured. I would like to be reimbursed for the parts and labor I had to pay for this repair.

- Woodstock , GA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that she started to smell gasoline inside her vehicle when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the fuel pump and the fuel level sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump and the fuel level sensor. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was approximately 51,849. The current mileage was approximately 56,653.

- Wood Stock, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact smelled fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

Soon after purchase of vehicle on above date I began to notice a smell of gas outside the vehicle. Recently an independent station indicated they saw gas leak evidence on the gas tank, and before repair I should check for recall, since they had made similar repairs before. I did research to discover NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000, indicating recall of fuel pump assemblies that have failed and were fire dangers. The GM recall center said there was no recall for my vehicle, and the local GM dealership also confirmed there was no recall according to my VIN. I believe the manufacturer may have limited the recall to not include cars that are in fact defective, and would like for the NHTSA to investigate.

- Rogersville, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system: Gasoline: Fuel pump). The failure and current mileages were 77,000.

- Mustang , OK, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The failure was located at the fuel pump, which was cracked and causing the fuel to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the approximate current mileage was 106,000.

- Grand Junction , CO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell. The odor was present at all times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. He contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall because the vehicle was registered in one of the states affected by the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Perkasie, PA, USA

Began to experience a strong fuel odor from the car when it is parked. Looked under it and the fuel tank is wet w/ fuel. Looked on internet and saw a recall for a cracked return port on fuel pump. Car was sold and has been registered in AZ all it's life. Called dealer and was told that there was no open recall on this VIN. Called GM and was told the same about the VIN. Very frustrating!!!!

- Mesa, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel pump module was fractured and leaking fuel. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to verify if the vehicle was included in the recall because the recall had not yet started. The contact stated that the recall did not say it included vehicles in the state in which she resided. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000...updated 11/14/12 the consumer stated as of 11/12/2012, GMC will not pay for the repairs even though it is deemed unsafe by their mechanic. GM said on 9/29/2012 they would make the free repairs as stated in the detroit news but, have denied this. The consumer was offered a discount for the repair at $699.05 plus tax by the dealership. Updated 12/4/2012

- South Haven, MS, USA

Gas was leaking so I had it replaced! now there is a recall for the fuel pump!

- Cypress, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell being emitted from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle and onto the ground. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the dealer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

- St Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline smell being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 20,500 and the current mileage was 20,700.

- El Paso, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the return port of the fuel pump module, which was fractured. There was an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel fumes in the exterior and the interior of the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and advised that there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump) but a notification schedule had not yet been provided to the dealer's. the failure mileage was 50,000.

- Santa Fe, TX, USA

There was a strong smell of gasoline coming from the rear of the car. Took the car to a repair shop and they indicated that the plastic piece connected to the fuel pump was cracked. I currently became aware that GM has all ready issued a recall for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent regarding this issue. Currently, my car is not included in this recall. I just want to inform you that this problem is also happening to other cars.

- Jackson, MO, USA

My car had issues with the fuel pump/fuel line that required them to be replaced. It was leaking gas. Strong gas odor. I was told to tow it to a mechanic because driving was not safe...could ignite. There was not a recall at the time, but now there is in four states...just not mine. Same issues as the recent recall.

- Burlington, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnose that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall since it was not registered in one of the states affected by the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

- Fouke, AR, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the lines to the fuel tank had cracked causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but they offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 60,500.

- Macomb, MI, USA