Gas cap sticking out a bit

[Vella's Alero]

So its been like this ever since I got the car but I was just wondering if there is anything that I can do to fix it. Basically, my gas cap (the body coloured one) is sticking out a bit whenever it is closed. Whenever you close it it feels like there is something springing it back and it is about 1/2 inch open. Is there any way to fix this or anybody know why this is happening?

[My-Alero_03]

Have you made sure that the gas cap cable isnt getting in the way. I had that same problem gor the longest time then i cut the cable that was attaching the cap to the car and now the lid closes flush with the car

[Vella's Alero]

Yep, checked that multiple times

[Nate's Alero]

Bent, take it off the car and bent the little arm that holds it in place.

[My-Alero_03]

Very possible some one that owned the car before you might have been a little to aggressive with it and bent it. Or has the gas pump still in the tank and tried taking off. which caught the door and bent it . I have seen that too many times. Funny how people forget that they are getting gas and take off with the gas hose

[[ion] C2]

Just take it off or loosen it up and reposition it

[lord2heart]

i need to fix mine as well, i'd pretty much have to punch it to get it closed LOL how do you go about on taking it off and fixing it?

[Corbin]

Anyone have some insight on this? I need to do the same thing. Mine's bent a smidge and my OCD is pinging! :)

[billytheman1188]

Open up the gas door....there are 2 bolts there that hold it on. Take them out then the door/arm will come out as one. Cake. edit: i want cake now...lol.

[sleepyalero]

Open up the gas door....there are 2 bolts there that hold it on. Take them out then the door/arm will come out as one. Cake. edit: i want cake now...lol.

i want ice cream cake