Poor Fuel Fill Quality

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Condition	Causes
DEFINITION: Difficulty when refueling the vehicle.
Difficult to fill	Inspect for the following conditions: Restricted vent lines The evaporative emission (EVAP) vent valve is stuck closed High fuel temperature A condition with the internal components of the fuel tank assembly For more information, refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Routing Diagram , Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Hose Routing Diagram , Fuel System Description , and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Description .
Over fill	A condition with the internal components of the fuel tank assembly. Refer to Fuel System Description .
Pre-mature shut-off of the fuel dispensing nozzle	Inspect for the following conditions: The EVAP vent valve is stuck closed Restricted vent lines High read vapor pressure or high fuel temperature A condition with the internal components of the fuel tank assembly For more information, refer to Fuel System Description and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Description .
Fuel Spitback	Inspect the fuel system for the following conditions: High read vapor pressure or high fuel temperature A condition with the internal components of the fuel tank assembly For more information, refer to Fuel System Description .
Fuel Odor	Inspect for the following conditions: Saturated EVAP canister-Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Description . A condition with the internal components of the fuel tank assembly-Refer to Fuel System Description .