The lever to open my gas tank is rusted and I'm starting to not be able to move it at all. What should I do?

It's on my Chevy Optra, just wondering if this is a normal thing for Optras or cars with the gas lever on the floor? Or if this is something that should be covered under warranty?
The lever to open my gas tank is rusted and I'm starting to not be able to move it at all. What should I do?
Just Spray WD-40 On The Hing That Should Fix The Rust
The lever to open my gas tank is rusted and I'm starting to not be able to move it at all. What should I do?
Is your car still under warranty? If so, take it to your dealer, if not have the cable and handle replaced.
Reply:I'm guessing, because of the rust, that this isn't a new car, and the warranty is expired. Get a can of WD-40 and use that straw to shoot some lube down that cable. They have an oil "pen" that would probably do the job better. Before you get out the WD-40, buy some spray on lithium grease. Spray some on the cable end and work it a few times. That should be all you need.
Reply:I would vacuum and clean all the junk around the lever area if their is debris there. If you simply spray a lubricant on the hinge " which probably has a cable attached to it " the dirt and particles may gum it up more. Sure it may work a few times after . I would clean around it well then get my hands on a good graphite lube to use or call the dealer and ask which lube they recommend. Usually they will tell you.
Reply:spray it with a rust remover which you can purchase from any hardware store and repeat every two hours or so until it becoms free to move.it will work just keep on spraying.cheers