Gas cap question
 

Just got the wife a 2018 Colorado v6. Instead of a gas cap (like any 1/2 way intelligent designer would include) this thing has basically a hole with a spring cover. So anybody can siphon gas or put something into the tank.

Not sure what GM was thinking (are we really that lazy?) but I would like to put a locking cap on this. It's not threaded in any way.

I looked around and found some for 2015 silverados, but nothing that actually says it will fit my truck.

So does anyone know if there is something that will work?

thanx

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You're not going to find a cas cap. However, you might find a locking fuel filler door. Just a thought.

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They make this for the fullsize 2018 chevy: gm# 84308352. It may be the same for the Colorado.

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Thanx, Prong. That part is listed, as you say, for the full size trucks, I'm going to take a trip to the dealer, see if it will fit.

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subbed. my Cadillac 2013 xts has the same lazy set up

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I tried and that part does not work.

Stupid Chevrolet does not even make one as an accessory. The parts guy can't believe I don't love the fact that someone can put anything they want in my capless fuel tank.

The search continues.

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Do you always use locking gas caps?

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Yes, but really, that's not even the thing that bothers me so much about this truck.

The opening is just that, an opening with a flap. They say that dust and liquids won't enter, but I can put my finger into it and push both flaps (there are 2) open and put whatever I want into the tank.

Down the road will it leak?

No way to put a cap on it, no thread, nothing. And the fuel dispenser - hose, whatever they call the end with the springs on it that the pumps have - actually gets caught on the inlet. I've had to fight it a couple of times.

Sorry if it sounds like a rage, it's just that you would think that at least the option of buying a cap would exist!

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GM offers a "cover". Check out this thread: https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/top...-filler-cover/

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I am in the process of buying a new 2018 1500 Silverado work truck. I need to lock my gas cap/door! I know it probably would be difficult to siphon the gas. But what about neighborhood punks putting in some sugar or whatever?

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Thanx Leevon, I will check that out!

@ chevy's r us, I looked into the part Prong wrote about above "They make this for the fullsize 2018 chevy: gm# 84308352"

I think it will work for you. But us Colorado owners are out of luck.