I've had plenty of Chevrolet in the bay over the years, and the fuel-system complaints on these don't surprise me. 2,804 on the NHTSA record across 99 model-year entries (2005–2024) is not a fluke. The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 13 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Chevrolet vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $1,200 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 2,106 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 65,258 miles. Check the fuel pump access cover for prior work. A vehicle on this list that already had a pump replacement is a vehicle to consider — the work is done.
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99 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Chevrolet fuel system problems
2,804 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chevrolet vehicles for fuel system issues. 35 active recall campaigns. See fuel system across all makes →
Complaints
2,804
Recalls
35
Year-models
99
Avg fix
$1,200
17crashes
34fires
19injuries
13fatalities
Worst-affected Chevrolet model-years for fuel system Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
646 complaints · ~$1,200 critical
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
598 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
250 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
205 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
140 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Chevrolet Equinox
89 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
44 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
43 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Chevrolet Silverado
42 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Chevrolet Malibu
35 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
34 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Chevrolet Malibu
31 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2022 Chevrolet Equinox
29 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
22 complaints · 3 recalls · ~$1,200 moderate
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
22 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
21 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Chevrolet Impala
21 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 severe
2007 Chevrolet Corvette
17 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
17 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 moderate
2018 Chevrolet Malibu
16 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,200 severe
2009 Chevrolet HHR
16 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
15 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
15 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Chevrolet HHR
14 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
14 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
Active recalls — Chevrolet fuel system 12 on file
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, Isuzu FTR, Chevrolet 6500XD, and 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD vehicles
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel heater and electrical connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2504.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372310.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon vehicles
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212327720.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles
Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202314760.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles
A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
Common questions
How many Chevrolet fuel system complaints are on file with NHTSA?
2,804 complaints across 99 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. 35 active recall campaigns cover fuel system issues across the Chevrolet lineup.
Which Chevrolet model has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer leads with 646 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 Trailblazer (598) and 2007 Trailblazer (250).
What does it cost to fix Chevrolet fuel system problems?
Independent shops average $1,200 for fuel system repairs across the Chevrolet lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chevrolet fuel system recalls?
Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover fuel system on Chevrolet vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Chevrolet.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.