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Old 08-06-2011, 07:44 AM   #1
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Default Broken Gas tank strap

Just noticed the other morning that one of my gas tank straps, (the one on the driver side) was broke and hanging down. As I am unfamiliar with what support systems hold the vue's tank up. I am wondering if this is safe to continue driving until I can get the parts.
And any idea what these straps should cost on average?
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:40 PM   #2
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Just noticed the other morning that one of my gas tank straps, (the one on the driver side) was broke and hanging down. As I am unfamiliar with what support systems hold the vue's tank up. I am wondering if this is safe to continue driving until I can get the parts.
And any idea what these straps should cost on average?


It is NOT safe to drive a vehicle with a broken fuel tank mounting strap.

Contact a GM dealer to determine what the cost will be for a new strap. It must be replaced - which is easy to do. There are only several fasteners that hold the strap to the vehicle.

It is not common for fuel tank straps to break - unless there is severe corrosion. You may want to check the other strap, to see if it is close to breaking.

Good luck - let us know what you do.
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Old 08-12-2011, 09:10 AM   #3
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$71 dollars plus shipping = $106.46 later Two new straps on. but Im wishing I was in the USA cause they would of been ALOT cheaper like $37+free shipping but oh well.
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$71 dollars plus shipping = $106.46 later Two new straps on. but Im wishing I was in the USA cause they would of been ALOT cheaper like $37+free shipping but oh well.
Just curious - was the strap broken or did the bolt break or fall out?
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Old 08-15-2011, 10:41 AM   #5
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rusted Completely through 4 inches down from the bolt. one snapped and the other one bent like rubber after i took it off.
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