[AT] Right to repair

[Steve W.]

Mike M wrote:
> I had a trouble light come on, on my "new" 2010" Silverado. Turns out
> there is a sensor hooked to the fuel system that will sense if a whiff
> of fuel vapor seeps out of the system, for pollution/emission control; 
> note this is not even enough to smell. Meanwhile while I am fueling up,
> and go to put the nozzle back in the holder, I get a small stream of
> fuel that spills on the ground.  Do you know how much vapor must be in
> that stream? It was about a $200 sensor and according to GM can be
> caused by driving on dusty roads. Imagine that a pickup on a dusty road?
> A great use for black electrical tape, if it's running fine.
> 
> Mike M
> 

That vent solenoid is a common failure on ALL vehicles, but GM chose 
some real bonehead areas to locate theirs...

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Steve W.