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My 2007 Chevy Cobalt was purchased new February 2007. My vehicle only had 24,800 miles on it when I started smelling gas in July of this year 2012, this year. I took my car to get a oil change and the mechanic told me there was a leak under the vehicle and to have it checked out by a mechanic. That it was a dangerous situation. I went home and checked on line about gas leaks on a 2007 Chevy Cobalt and found out that there was a recall on these model cars in 2010. I was never notified about this dangerous and hazardous situation. I also learned that the state I purchased my vehicle(in Maryland) was not one of the states for the recall. I called my nearest Chevrolet dealer and told him of this problem but I was informed I would have to pay for the repair myself. This is outrageous!!! the fuel pump was cracked and it was the manufacturers defected part. A fuel pump for this type of car should last at least 60,000 miles. I babysit for a living and there is a small child in my vehicle almost everyday. This could of caused someone to lose their lives over GM's neglect. Well needless to say I parked my car for 2 months until I had the money to pay for GM's problem. So now I am out of money to have something fixed that was no fault of my own. I feel GM should reimburse everyone who had this problem regardless of what state the vehicle was purchased in. I am informing all of my friends and family of this and telling them never to buy a GM car. This is a terrible way to run a business. They are putting peoples lives in danger.
My vehicle has a fuel leak. Identified by a mechanic as a cracked fuel pump, which is the exact recall for the 2007 Chevy Cobalt. Chevrolet is refusing to implement a recall on my vehicle. This vehicle is damaged and highly explosive due to a manufacturers default.
About a month ago the car would not immediately turn on when starting. It always starts when attempting a second time. A strong gas odor was noticed both inside and outside of the vehicle around this time. GM has recalled this vehicle (2007 Chevrolet Cobalt) in 5 states only, but the problem has been reported in a ton of states, including Virginia.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes were emitting into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle she noticed fuel leaking from underneath. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated two of the fuel lines were fractured. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
There is a recall on this issue but only in certain states, Delaware is not one of them. (NHTSA campaign id number:09V419000) I had to have the fuel pump replaced because it leaked fuel which is the same issue under the recall. If the problem is the fuel pump why would it matter what state your vehicle is registered in? I'm sure there are many more complaints on this and I hope that you will look into it further. I spoke with GM and they will not cover my expenses.
- Hockessin, DE, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle and the fuel gauge read low when it was actually full. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system). The failure and the current mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling 20 mph, there was a strong fuel odor emitting from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign number 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000
The contact owns 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump module valve. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel leak was coming from under the vehicle and gas smell from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump module valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an overpowering fuel smell from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that there was a fuel leak from the rear driver's side of the fuel module. The over float assembly was replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline fuel odor inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the vehicle would consume more fuel than normal. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic determined there was a leak from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,974.
There is a strong smell of leaking gasoline. There is an existing recall for a fuel leak on this make, model and year, but not in Virginia!? NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 component: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump the dealer refuses to fix this problem under recall, saying it does not apply to my VIN. My car is affected by this problem, and what state I am in should not exclude them from responsibility. This recall must be extended to all affected owners in every state.
Noticed the strong smell of gasoline and gas leaking from under the vehicle. A large puddle of gasoline would be left under the vehicle when parked overnight or when left idling, even if only for a few minutes. It was determined by my mechanic that the leak was being caused by the fuel pump. Read on multiple websites that there was a recall on the fuel pump for the 07 Chevrolet Cobalt in several states. I called Chevrolet to complain but was told that my vehicle was not part of the recall because it is registered in Maryland. It is my opinion that Chevrolet needs to open the recall to include all faulty fuel pumps on this particular model vehicle and not limit the recall to select states.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that he noticed the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised the contact that they needed to replace the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not under the recall, providing no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a smell of gas when they drove the vehicle. The contact saw the leak coming from the fuel tank. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delievery: Fuel pump) but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 103,297.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system: Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact smelled an extremely strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle while it was parked. There was no visible fuel spill on the ground and the odor appeared to be stronger near the rear passenger's side wheel. The NHTSA campaign recall id number 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) was related to the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,500.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and overpowering gasoline fuel odor was emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Started to notice difficulty when trying to start my car and the very strong odor of gasoline when the car was in operation and for a period after. I had an inspection done at a GM dealership where they confirmed that the problem was the same fuel pump cracking. Despite recall 09V419000, was told that my vehicle's VIN didn't qualify for any recalls.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the fuel pump module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system). The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed a fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
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- Bel Air, MD, USA