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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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated after arriving at his residence, he became aware of a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,816.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that she smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel lines were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. Additionally, the odor was present whether the vehicle was on or turned off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that no visible fuel leaks were present. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact's mother owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his mother was starting the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag made clicking sounds. Additionally, the engine would rev, and the vehicle would shake while idle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, and ignition coils; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,864.
- Montgomery City, MO, USA
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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a fuel odor was detected while the vehicle was parked and while driving. The contact noticed there was fuel leaking on the ground where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and while the vehicle was on the lift, the contact observed there was corrosion on the fuel tank and fuel lines and a fuel leak next to the driver-€™s side exhaust pipe. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Bob hook Chevrolet (4144 bardstown rd, louisville, ky 40218, (866)935-6819) was contacted to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The VIN tool search provided NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in front of his residence, after exiting the vehicle he started to smell fuel and saw fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. Several unknown dealers were contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle, to the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was being serviced at love Chevrolet (100 parkridge dr, columbia, SC 29212, (803) 454-9382), the contact was informed of a fuel leak. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fuel leak was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to fuel leakage and recall for model. Repairs to car was not covered under extended warranty due to rust an corrosion.
You can smell gas after driving the car. It is hard to start with indications of a weak fuel pump. While there is a recall for southwestern states GM does not apply the recall to other states with the same problem. The dealer charges 110$ just to look at the car. The consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced. The consumer was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. Updated 08/07/2017
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. After parking the vehicle, a fuel odor emitted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pressure fuel line and the return fuel line needed to be replaced, due to rust forming. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 06/14/16 updated 06/29/16.
I have a fuel pump leak on my 09 Chevy Cobalt. According to records, GM issued a recall on 9/19/2012 due to issues with the plastic covering on the fuel pump cracking. This recall was issued to owner's who purchased registered their vehicle in various states, including Florida (or under special coverage # 12191 other states may qualify), however, I was not notified of this recall, despite GM's legal obligation to notify all customers who qualify. My car was registered in Florida prior to the recall issue date and therefore should qualify. My car has been issuing the smell of gasoline over the last few months and a diagnostic test from a reputable mechanic has shown that the pump needs to be replaced due to difficulty igniting the engine/starting the vehicle. GM refuses to replace the part for me, though I feel as an owner of a 2009 Chevy Cobalt I should be covered for this recalled part.
I had a very bad gas leak. I called the local Chevrolet dealership and they said my car wasn't part of the recall they had on the same problem due to my VIN number. I took it to a mechanic that said my fuel pump module was cracked and they replaced it costing me $610.42. I think I should be reimbursed by Chevrolet.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Very strong odor of gas inside and outside the car when sitting still. I put the car on ramps and found out there is a gas leak coming from the gas tank area. I looked up online and the recall for this car, regarding the same recall for other cars of this make and model, isn't included. The gas leak is very close to the exhaust system in this car. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the same problem other cars of this make being recalled is the same problem this car is experiencing.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact smelled a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle upon starting the engine and noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 11,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on four occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 87,630. The VIN was not available.
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- Saint Louis, MO, USA