Fuel tank overflow

Asked by Roxanne Dec 22, 2016 at 06:23 AM about the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Fuel comming out & onto ground after pumping a
full tank of gas. About half a gallon seeped out
from underneath cars tank at a fast rate but then
stopped. Is this normal?

1 Answer

189,465

You added to much fuel and I think it went into the Evap system next to the tank, You could have destroyed the evap system. You will know not know but possible in a few months when you try to fill your can the nozzle will always stop and you will have a hard time filling up the cat. for now let it dry out and never over fill your car again...

4 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,600
  • #2
    T_S_T
    Reputation
    4,410
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    4,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
8 Great Deals out of 108 listings starting at $1,500
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 911 listings starting at $1,599
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 988 listings starting at $2,200
Used Nissan Altima
24 Great Deals out of 728 listings starting at $1,400
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,760 listings starting at $740
Used Hyundai Elantra
152 Great Deals out of 3,575 listings starting at $2,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
209 Great Deals out of 5,833 listings starting at $2,975
Used Chevrolet Camaro
17 Great Deals out of 309 listings starting at $9,499
Used Hyundai Sonata
39 Great Deals out of 1,102 listings starting at $3,112
Used Nissan Sentra
72 Great Deals out of 1,777 listings starting at $2,195
Used Toyota Corolla
121 Great Deals out of 2,086 listings starting at $2,795

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.