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Chevrolet Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalls
Fuel leaks and interrupted fuel delivery recur across Chevrolet’s listed gasoline-system notices. Equinox appears repeatedly: certain 2018 vehicles have a high-pressure pump issue, 2019–2020 AWD vehicles have a tank-seam leak risk, and 2021–2022 vehicles have insufficient fuel delivery. Tahoe also recurs, with separate 2020 pump-pressure, 2021 tank-shell, and 2021 pump-control-module defects. Other leak scenarios include certain 2016–2018 Cruze LS vehicles after a rear-impact crash and rollover, dual-tank 2016–2018 Silverado 3500 trucks, and certain 2024 Colorado vehicles during a crash. Certain 2023–2026 Corvettes can spill fuel during refueling. Stall-related notices also include the 2020 Traverse and 2015–2018 City Express.
Warning signs to watch for
- October 15, 2020, Traverse fuel pump blockage recall: the engine may stall without warning.
- September 23, 2021, Tahoe and Suburban pump-control-module recall: interrupted fuel flow may cause an unexpected engine stall.
- January 19, 2023, Equinox fuel pump recall: insufficient fuel delivery may cause an engine stall.
- October 9, 2025, City Express fuel pump fuse recall: a blown fuel pump fuse may cause an engine stall.
- August 21, 2025, Corvette recall: excess fuel may spill into the fuel-filler pocket during refueling.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied gasoline-system notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The Cruze, dual-tank Silverado 3500, Equinox tank-seam, Colorado lock-ring, and Corvette fuel-spill notices do not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the high-pressure pump, 2020 pump-pressure, Traverse pump-blockage, or Tahoe tank-shell notices. The Tahoe and Suburban pump-control-module, Equinox fuel-pump-module, and City Express fuel-pump-fuse notices likewise do not tell owners to stop driving. This describes the supplied notices’ driving instructions.
What the free repair involves
Specified free remedies include a Cruze lock-ring shield, Silverado rear-tank pump replacement and front-tank inspection, Equinox and Tahoe tank replacements, Colorado lock-ring inspection and locking, and a Corvette shield. Other notices specify free pump, pipe, control-module, or harness work. The 2020 Traverse notice specifies fuel pump module replacement but does not explicitly state that it is free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 5 |
| high | 8 |
Models affected most
Where owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under fuel system, gasoline for the Chevrolet models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Fuel system, gasoline complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 117 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 102 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 84 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 50 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 40 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 33 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | 32 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | 32 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Silverado and Sierra 3500 Fuel Pump May Stall Engine | high |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Nissan NV200, Chevrolet City Express Fuel Pump Fuse Risk | high |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Chevrolet Corvette Fuel Leak Fire Risk | critical |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon Fuel Tank Leak Risk | critical |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Chevrolet Equinox fuel pump may stall engine | high |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon Fuel Pump May Stall Engine | high |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon fuel tank leak risk | high |
| Oct 15, 2020 | GM SUVs' Fuel Pump Blockage Can Stall Engine | high |
| Nov 21, 2019 | GM Trucks and SUVs: Fuel Pump Over-Pressurization Fire Risk | high |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Chevrolet Equinox AWD Fuel Tank Seam Leak | critical |
| Feb 7, 2019 | Silverado, Sierra 3500 Dual Fuel Tank Can Overfill | critical |
| May 31, 2018 | GM Vehicles Fuel Pump May Detach, Damage Line | high |
| May 10, 2018 | Chevrolet Cruze May Leak Fuel After Crash | critical |
Common questions
Why does the Equinox appear in several fuel-system recalls?
The notices describe different defects: a high-pressure pump that may detach in certain 2018 Equinox vehicles, an improperly sealed tank seam in certain 2019–2020 AWD vehicles, and insufficient fuel delivery from the pump module in certain 2021–2022 vehicles.
What does the Corvette fuel-spill recall repair involve?
The August 2025 notice covers certain 2023–2026 Corvettes equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the filler pocket during refueling and reach an ignition source. Dealers install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge.
Which Chevrolet fuel recalls describe engine stalls?
The supplied notices describe stalls for certain 2020 Traverse, 2021 Tahoe and Suburban, 2021–2022 Equinox, and 2015–2018 City Express vehicles. Their stated defects involve a blocked pump nozzle, pump-control-module operation, insufficient pump delivery, and a fuel-pump-fuse short circuit, respectively.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.