This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I received a recall notice for the fuel pump which indicated that the fuel pump module may crack and cause a fuel leak. As the technician was in the process of removing the gas tank to address the fuel pump recall issue, he identified a fuel leak at the filler neck on or to the gas tank. In the end, I had to replace the gas tank, but the fuel pump recall did not cover the cost. I am reporting this because I believe this could be a safety hazard due to a fuel leak. I did not find a recall for this issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after having the fuel pump replaced under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), the contact could smell an overpowering odor of gasoline in the vehicle. The failure was present prior to the recall repairs. The contact replaced the fuel tank but to no avail. The contact stated that based on his inspection, the fuel fill hose connection was the cause of the leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
My 2007 Chevy Cobalt started smelling very strongly of gas fumes- so much so that I was afraid to start it in the garage & began parking it outside. I then noticed puddles on the ground and my gas mileage dropped drastically from my average 30-32 highway mpg to about 18-19 mpg. I am currently overseas on military orders in germany. I had to wait for an appointment and got the car checked out and was told it has a major gas leak and is not safe to drive. It has a crack in the fuel pump and needs to be replaced. My complaint is that the recall on this defective fuel pump is limited to "warm weather states." A defective part is a safety concern that knows no geographical boundaries. I have been accumulating a lot of debt from having to have a rental car, which I am driving for safety reasons, until I can get an answer as to whether GM will replace my defective fuel pump. I should not bear the burden of the cost in addition to the inconvenience due to a known & recalled defective part based on my geographical location.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel from the inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact located a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer then advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.
- Festus, MO, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that whether she was in or outside her vehicle she would get a strong odor of gasoline. There was also a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician diagnose that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 96,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, a strong gasoline fuel smell could be noticed inside the cabin. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and notified the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 73,000.
My car began smelling of gasoline and got worse over a few days. I took it to my repair shop and they had to replace the fuel pump. I then saw that there was a recall for this very same problem. I called GM and was told there was nothing they could do because I took it to an unauthorized shop for repair. Was I suppose to drive around in a car leaking gas until I could get to a shop they liked? I read on the internet that I was eligible for a reimbursement if I had already made the repair.
While removing a cracked fuel tank to replace it with a new one, the supply port of the fuel pump assemble cracked and broke. This happened without much force at all, and is certainly not normal for this type of service.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and she was informed that the vehicle needed a new fuel cap. The fuel cap was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic and the contact was then informed that there was a fuel leak from the O-ring in the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred once again. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that there was still a massive fuel leak. The leak was repaired however, the contact continued to smell an overpowering odor of gasoline when driving the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle would jerk abnormally when driving at various speeds. The failure mileage was 68,881 and the current mileage was 70,000.
I have read recalls on 2007 Chevy Cobalts for the fuel system having a crack in the line causing a fuel leak, but the recalls are for certain states. My car was first purchased in Indiana-auctioned in Ohio. I have contacted GM and they state this vehicle does not have the recall, but it is the same problem as the other recalls in the other states. I think it should be investigated, if you search the web on common posts related people have this same problem and have to pay a lot of money to get it fixed when it seems to be a recall.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when she walks up to her vehicle or when inside she gets a strong odor of gasoline. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The current mileage was approximately 150,000.
Check engine light came on. Mechanic diagnosed it with an fuel leak. Strong odor of gasoline in the car. Fuel tank coming apart where the fill tube enters the tank.
A week ago we noticed a strong gas odor coming from the car when parked.this morning, I started to car to let it warm up and noticed gas leaking out of the fuel tank. So I took the car to a friends auto repair shop this morning to find out that there's a recall for the exact same problem. Recall #09226B my friend suggested I take the car to the local dealer (wagner GMC) in belleville, il. So I drove to the dealer with the recall in hand only to be told that this recall only applied to vehicles made in fl, ca, AZ, nv & tx. So as I stood in the dealers repair shop with gas dripping out of the tank, I was told the repair would cost me $572. I think this is a horrible mistake on GM's behalf that could have deadly consequences. I only feel fortunate that my family doesn't smoke. I hate to think what would have happened if our car would have came into contact with an ignition source. I also call the GM hotline to inquire about the recall, only to be told the same thing. I expressed my concern that my car is experiencing the same "conditions" listed in their recall notice, regardless of where it was made. The dealer then called me back to inform me that their GM rep said they would cover 50% of the repair cost. So the why I see it is that's a 50% admission of guilt?? I'm just curious to see if there's been any other complaints about this same problem. It really has the potential to be a deadly situation.
I am currently having car issues and started doing some research. I ran across the recall for my vehicle and noticed the dates. I didn't receive a letter for a fuel pump recall but I did have the same issue on the recall (cracked fuel pump). I did get it fixed at a local kwik car shop. I just called my local GM dealer ship to ask why my vehicle wasn't covered by the recall. I do have the receipt where the part was replaced.
The contact owns 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted aroung the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after parking he noticed fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The dealer was notified who stated that recall NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000: (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump) might be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle had a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the fuel module needed to be replaced. The contact notified the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 106,281.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was parked or in operation, a strong odor of fuel would emit outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 12V459000; (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the contact's VIN was ineligible for repairs under the recall campaign. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Started noticing a strong fuel smell outside of my 2007 Cobalt and it quickly got worse and eventually had such a strong odor inside my car that I had to keep the window cracked any time I was in my car. I took my car into the dealership and was informed there was a fuel leak and I had to have the fuel pump module replaced. I was very upset that there was a recall on that very issue but it only applied to a couple of states. Then a few weeks after repairs are made on my car the recall is extended to include a handful more states but still Missouri was not included so I can not get reimbursed for my expense. Obviously there is a known defect; yet I had to come up with almost $600 to take care of it myself because I do not live in one of the covered states. I am curious to know why the safety of the people in those states are more valuable than myself and many other affected owners.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by her husband and he was unable to find any leaks. The dealer was contacted who verified that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 42,664. The VIN was not available.
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- El Paso, TX, USA