Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel on the exterior and interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed that the fuel lines had been prematurely corroded. The technician replaced the fuel pump assembly and a kit. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 65 MPH, a strong odor of fuel was noticed. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump reservoir assembly was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000(fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Gas modulator failed twice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while having an oil change performed at an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that there was a fuel leak on the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
When the car was in park, we noticed a strong smell of gas. When we looked under the car it was leaking from what appeared to be the gas tank. I took it an independent mechanic who told me that it was leaking from the fuel pump. The repair is going to cost me around $600. The mechanic was nice enough to remind me about certain recalls on this particular make and model from chevy. When I look at the recalls, the particular problem is listed, but for some reason, chevy made it real convenient to say that only certain chevy cobalts 2006 were going to be fixed. As I entered the VIN number to check it, mine states that there are no recalls for my car. My car fits all the criteria, why is it that mine does not qualify for the recall? I would like to know, if my car did not "qualify" for the recall, then what 2006 chevy cobalts qualified for the gas leak repair? It seems as though, we the consumers, have to pay for a problem chevy created by using cheap parts. Very upset. We are not purchasing another chevy car again.
Fuel leak.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While walking past the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. Fuel could be seen dripping from the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had become inoperable, allowing fuel to leak from the seal of the fuel tank. The fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,916.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an odor of fuel present inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact discovered that fuel was leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that two fuel lines were damaged due to rusting and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. ....updated 12/02/15 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving or parked, the vehicle emitted a strong odor of fuel without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,695.
Strong smell of gas emitting from rear of car. Notice more and gets stronger after attempting to start the car. Fuel is leaking and gas mileage dropped from around 28-29 to less than 10mpg. I have called local dealer(2) and both are refusing to remedy even though this is not a new complaint or defect but one in chevrolet's design and they have admitted such yet refuse to fix.
The fuel lines are leaking where the lines connect to the fuel pump. It is causing a significant amount of gas to saturate the top of the tank and run down the rear of the tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while in park, strong fuel fumes emitted from the rear outer part of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Everytime we drive our cobalt we have a hard time starting it. After a few days with it being hard to start we then started smelling a strong gas odor on the outside and inside of the car. I found there was a recall for the fuel pump, but for some reason it is only in certain states and of course my state (michigan) is not included.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, an abnormal smell of fuel emitted into the vehicle. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the modular reservoir assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 124,000.
I started to notice a strong smell of gas about 2 weeks ago. I thought nothing of it and assumed I had spilled gas on the side of my vehicle when I went to the gas station. But then I started to notice that the smell would not go away. I checked the ground for leaks and found nothing. I checked my fuel injectors and still no leaks. Then I stumbled on the federal safety agency - where there were complaints of fuel smell outside the car. I then found out there were recalls in certain states - but not mine. Why???
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch and noticed strong fuel fumes emitting into the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer after the recalls were preformed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Strong gas smell. There are recalls on fuel pump and parts in other states but not in. This should be on all cobalts that have this problem. Indiana lives are important too! This is very dangerous and expensive to fix. I have seen many complaints due to this issue online. Why don't you step up and fix you mistakes gm?
I noticed a very bad fuel leak from under my vehicle back in the beginning of may 2015. I kept my vehicle parked until I could get the problem fixed. The middle of may I jacked up my vehicle to see where the leak was, I noticed it was coming from two of my fuel lines that run the length of my vehicle, the leak was in the same spot on both lines, in a bent part of the lines held up by a clip. I took my vehicle to a mechanic shop on july 23 to get a price and to get it fixed. I didn't have as much as it cost to get fixed. But the owner of the shop didn't want me to drive off in my vehicle, he said the it was way to dangerous and could catch fire. The reason for my complaint, I called the gm dealership to get a price on the fuel lines. The guy I spoke with told me this wasn't a new problem, he said several people has been there with the same problem. I asked to check for any recalls, he said there wasn't yet. Like there was going to be. He told me not to drive my vehicle because it was extremely dangerous until it was fixed.
Strong gasoline fumes; now I'm told it is a cracked piece on the fuel pump assembly just as described in gm recall no. 090226. $750 to replace; and it is apparently yet another known problem with this vehicle.
Bad smell of gas coming from my vehicle my family mechanic took a look and noticed a leak coming from the top of my fuel pump. Saw recalls on the fuel pump for models in 2006 and 2007 my vehicle should be on that list and added to this recall. The vehicle is a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ls sedan 2.2 4cyl. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor and fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in any recall regarding the fuel system. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I have had two of these models in our shop and both being 2006 models. The fuel lines are rusting out at the support clamp near the frame on the drivers side. This location is about 4 inches from the exhaust. Fuel sprays on to exhaust and vaporizes. This allows fumes to enter the interior of vehicle. Fumes are dangerous and causing driver to become weak and drowsy. The potential for accident is higher then that of a politician actually doing their job.... Please investigate this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel present inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact discovered fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 67,000.
I noticed the smell of gas, and my car hesitating to start. I took it to a local shop to get looked at and they told me that the fuel pump was cracked and leaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The power steering was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact previously noticed a fuel odor and fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump modulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Fuel started leaking from top of fuel tank only when running. I understand there was recall on other models registered in florida and nevada why not new jersey?
Cpsc: i1540015a. 2006 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer stated the rusted fuel line leaked and caused an explosion hazard.
2006 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to gas module had to be replaced, shortly after purchasing the vehicle. *smd the consumer stated the gas module failed again.
After starting vehicle and driving approximately 5 miles, driver noticed a strong fuel smell coming from bottom of car. A puddle of fuel was noticed underneath driver's side of car about halfway between driver's side door and rear wheel. Fuel noticed to be leaking from fuel line.
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