[iHerbivore]

I went into my garage tonight and found gas on the floor. I found another thread here where it was a cracked fuel pump. Does anybody have any stories where this is nothing and I don't have to worry about it?

btw, The dirtiness of my car is cringe worthy, I know. The recent hurricane has made it difficult to wash it and keep it clean. Please don't judge me.

 

[Yellow Jacket 2012]

I'd park it outside and away from the house until repaired. Absolutely there is something that failed.

 

[iHerbivore]

I had a chance to look things over today. I removed the plastic covers under the back seat. No fuel has been leaking there. The fuel pump area is as clean as day 1. I looked around the area where the gas had leaked and saw the evap canister is up above the rear wheel area where the gas leaked from. There is no evidence of any further leaking so it definitely the evap canister area where the leak came from. Now I know that liquid gas can wreck the charcoal canister so I have never tried over pump once the gas pump clicks off. Perhaps either the pump I was at did not shut off soon enough, or for some reason there was a large expansion of the gas once in the tank? I sure don't understand why it happened, but now I don't know what to expect. Is this likely to cause codes to be thrown? Or other issues?

 

[USponycar]

I'd just drive it as is, unless you see further evidence of leakage or smell gas odors. If there were/are no codes thrown, it may be fine. Did you fill it and park on an incline in hot weather afterwards where expansion may have allowed gas to get into the canister? Your car looks new and is likely under warranty. You could always ask a dealer to inspect it so the problem's documented and they can possibly provide you with an opinion of what happened.

 

[Yellow Jacket 2012]

Since its under warranty now why not show the dealer pictures, get the part replaced and behind you? Why worry it leaks in your house again or goes bad after warranty then it's done on YOUR dime.

 

[iHerbivore]

I'd just drive it as is, unless you see further evidence of leakage or smell gas odors. If there were/are no codes thrown, it may be fine. Did you fill it and park on an incline in hot weather afterwards where expansion may have allowed gas to get into the canister? Your car looks new and is likely under warranty. You could always ask a dealer to inspect it so the problem's documented and they can possibly provide you with an opinion of what happened.

I likely will just drive it and keep a close eye on it. I didn't park on any inclines and the temperature is lower than normal (low 70s).

There are 2 things that stand out to me as being different: 1) The local flooding forced me out far enough to where I was finally able to fill up on the Shell v-power nitro+ I have always wanted to use. 2) I was on a road where they were tearing out the old asphalt and the bump at the end was significant but not like omg significant.

It is under warranty. I even bought the lifetime max-care. I consider it to be for emergencies only. While I have always been happy with my dealer in the end, it can be a stressful journey. Case in point: My new Pacifica (best vehicle I have ever owned, love it to death, almost like it more than my challenger) had a rattle in the sunroof area. The dealer made several attempts to repair it and each time they tried the headliner came out a little more crappy than before. After the fourth time they had to just order a new headliner due to the greasy handprints and some creasing where they pulled the back half down while leaving the front in place. I have been waiting FOREVER for the new headliner because the first two they received were damaged in transit. After that I reached out to Chrysler and a great guy from Mopar called me and personally pulled a headliner off the line and packaged it up with extra love. Now they have a good headliner. Will my van be right now? My gut says no. I had similar troubles with my old Challenger. Defective windshield replaced with non-OEM windshield so it had to be done again (the non-OEM windshield had an ugly grey stripe at the top). Windshield adhesive on the dash after that. Dented metal along the lower inner door frame after they replaced a warped rocker panel. They sent it to the body shop after I pointed it out, but still who wants that? I could go on for hours. Bottom line is I'll go if I have to, but I will exhaust any and all other options first. Twice.