Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and the mechanic discovered that there was fuel leaking near the exhaust system. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,694.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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I live in buffalo, ny so this is more of a problem than not. During the cold months went he temperature goes below 20 degrees the car fails to start. I have replaced the fuel pump, spark plugs, intake, mass air flow sensor, and battery. I will be trying the crankshaft position sensor next. The car will crank strong, and continue to crank for several minutes. It will then stop, and begin to crank again when the key is again turned. However the car never turns over. The only thing I can imagine is that something is communicating with the ECM or ecu, not to start. This only occurs when it is very cold out as I purchased the car in late september, therefore I have to experience with the vehicle in warm temperatures.
Fuel pump is leaking fuel looking up recall on my 2006 chevy cobalt and found they accept recalls for the fuel pump modular leaking fuel but not accepted in my state of ks my VIN number falls inbetween the numbers are being recalled the smell of fuel is overwhelming and I cannot afford to fix this issue.
2006 chevrolet cobalt. Customer got car fixed because of gas leak but consumer paid for parts and labor and wants money back. *ta after having the lower control arm replaced, it was noted on the invoice, the vehicle had a gas leak. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where the gas line had to be ordered, because it had rusted. The consumer stated after waiting weeks, the parts still had not arrived.
The fuel line is leaking as specified in the recall of certain VIN specific cobalts. Yet, I have noticed a number of other people having the same problem that, like my cobalt, were not included in the VIN specific recall. ..updated 02/24/15*bf updated 4/5/16/2016
I have been having an issue with a strong fuel smell and witnessed a large puddle of gas leaking under the car. Looking under the car I found corroded fuel lines on a plastic chassis bracket. Since the lines come from the pump running forward under the passenger side, this is a real fire hazard. The fuel lines are only a few inches from the exhaust pipe. Upon ignition this could ignite a fire. Several online complaints have been made to recall forums mentioning the same issue with the cobalt model.in the passed their has been a recall, but only for the fuel pump,not including the fuel lines. Also, many including myself have went to the chevrolet deal to get this problem solved. The problem is that they refuse to fix any unless I pay $600 or more for the fuel lines.the fuel lines are not even included into any warranty, yet the fuel pump is. Since there has been a major issue with this life threatening issue, the materials are obviously problematic and need to be recalled or revised.
I have a serious leak in my fuel tank. The location of this leak is on the passenger side near the rear tire. The fumes are so strong it can be smelled over 50ft away from the vehicle. I have literally had gas leak onto a friends hand when they leaned down to check for a leak. I myself am a 24 year old female, my passengers on a daily basis include a 24 year old male, and two children one of which is my four year old son and a five year old girl! This is extremely dangerous and members of our families as well as friends are extremely concerned for our safety! I am extremely concerned for our safety as well! You have a previous recall for the year make and model of my vehicle but only limited to a few specific states! This is a serious problem, I have read reports of many others having the same issues as me with this car. Something needs to be done and it needs to happen before something horrific happens to someone who is either in or near these vehicles!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 MPH, fuel fumes were present in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact observed a fuel leakage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving the vehicle, the contact detected a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in a manufacturer recall. The approximate failure mileage was 132,525.
Fuel leak. There is a recall in other states but not pennyslvania. I feel I should be able to have this fixed at no charge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 55 MPH, an alarm sound was heard, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the fuel gauge lever moved to empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Our 2006 chevy cobalt VIN was took in for repair in nov 2013, we were told we needed a starter but never why, it was because there was a gas leak,we found out in aug 2014 when it caught on fire. Again oct 2014 the auto did the same thing we were told the rest of the recall parts were in and to bring it in, all the time we were driving a unsafe car nd was never told. We took the car in nov 2014 with only the battery light on a new battery (less than 48 hrs old and the 3rd one in a year). When got the car back the engine light was on, the power steering light was on and the t/c lights were on the speed odometer nor gas hand works, nor A/C and heat, but they replaced the fuse when we took it back. The car will not change gears and is really loud. They has us to bring it back and did not again do a diagnostic test just say in his opinion the auto needs a new power steering monitor (power steering after recall replacement went out, drives sluggish like it is going to stop in traffic like it did before the recalls but worse. It is as loud as a 5th wheeler truck, therefore it is hard to heard emergency vehicles. None of these safety matter or issues were occurring before the recall parts were put on. The car would stop but would start up and drive however it had none of the problems. The auto we are told if we drive less than 15 MPH will be uncontrollable. We cannot control the speed now therefore it now drives at the sluggish gear. We are seniors and are afraid of the car. We did not know the danger of recall because the cards only stated the name of the part. The car as I previously stated would drive but in no way has these problems. The starter put on last year is am example of the safety issues that are hidden from us they replaced the starter we paid for it and never told us it was cause by a recall gas leak until it happen again in aug 2013. I submitted a complaint this time and the last time and they are not interested in recall issues.
The vehicle started to emit an odor of fuel when parked, not running. A few days later a visible puddle of fuel was under the body of the car. This has been recurring every day since the first occurrence. Now a visible leak from above the fuel tank can be seen dripping fuel at an accelerated rate.
My car has been mildly having problems when you would stop at a light or pull into a parking spot it acts like it wants to cutoff. I got the letter on the recall and it definitely gave me anxiety driving the car especially since I have to travel 180 miles quite often for my kids. I had the recall fixed and yet still had the minor problem. I say minor only because it did not cause anything bad to happen at that time. Also noticed that my car was not acting right with the two keys they gave me sometimes it would start and sometimes it locked up. But not every time. About two months after that I went to lunch and my key got locked in the ignition and the car would not start. Figuring I trust be the battery I went bought a new battery but the car still wouldn't start. I had it towed to gm dealership and they told me it coded for the ignition switch and the fuse box. But then called me back and said it was the fuse box and the body control module and the fuel pressure censor. I tried to trade it in and the value of a car I bought just a year and a half ago for 11,999 is now only worth 3000.00 even to the maker of the car I would be stuck paying on a car that is unsafe still and makes it to where I cannot get a new car because of the amount I still owe on the vehicle.
Gas leaks from top of gas tank, can cause fire, and throttle switch causes engine to loose power, I have had it cleaned and it works, but now I have second cobalt, and it does the same thing with throttle switch causing car to run under 20 miles per hour. The power reduction can cause engine to overheat and the leaky gas tank can catch fire. Someone should look into this issue asap.
Hi there about two three weeks ago I started smelling fuel every time I got out of my car. My husband checked and it looks there is a hole in the gas tank that or the tube that allows the gas to flow is cracked. I saw that there was a recall for this but only in vehicles that are in nevada,arizona and texas.I am not driving the car currently due to safety reasons. Every time gas is put in the car you can hear it leaking out the bottom. I am not sure what to do to fix this. Can some one help me?? Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car leaks gas, no hole in tank. Saw report about recall for this but my dealership in arizona has stated my vehicle does not qualify. I am confused if there is a recall for this problem how does my vehicle not qualify. This is a hazard that could effect the life of me and my family.
I have been smelling gas inside and outside of my vehicle. I was told it maybe a gas leak, but no gas residue was found on the ground then I was told my gas cap may need to be replace. So I went to autozone and had it checked out and was told my gas cap, transmission and battery was good. You can walk pass my car anytime of the day without it been cranked up and smell gas. I done did some research and seen their was a past recall similar to this but was told it was fixed in the past. (I guess way before I purchased this vehicle) but now im also seeing im not the only one with the issue, what can be done about it and since so many people are having the same problem why not do a recall on it? I done put so much money into this car and only had it 16 months, this is ridiculous, frustrating and definitely not safe. Pretty sure not good for me and my kids health and this is my only transportation as well.
I have the smell of gasoline coming from the car and find that it is coming from the area of the gas tank. After further investigation I find that certain cobalt models have been recalled for this matter. Where the seal around the fuel pump cracks and leaks. However I am told that for some reason my cobalt model is not in recall for this situation. Why not. If some of these vehicles have been recalled for this problem then obviously the problem should be corrected with this vehicle as well. I would like to know how I go about getting this problem resolved with this lemon of a car.
Boltwell ever since we had gotten this chevy cobalt we are having probes bad it is bad.yes we got a warranty. So we take it back so they can fix it so they had it for a week. Well they called us to come get it well we did and they told us they couldn't fix it because they wouldn't make no profit off of it they did and. So they had a white truck out there with more miles. So we ask for it and they said they couldn't do it. And now the warranty went up yesterday so now we are stuck and it cost. Us to 50 dollars a day to drive it costthirty miles .and use it to take my grandma back and forth to the clinic and it makes her very sick please help us get what we are paying for or what we wanted in the first place and that is a small truck we don't care it can be the same mileage and every thing and this place is a in bowie and it's lipscombs and I prefer not going back there if I can keep from it I recorded them telling us that and everything and I had all ready got the car and every thing you can tell what they checked to because it is still hanging from the car please contact me my grandma is 82 yrs old she has to make it to her appointments please.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact smelled a strong fuel odor outside of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the return port was cracked and discovered that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact smelled a strong fuel odor near the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the o-ring gasket was cracked and leaking. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 62,000.
I have a 2006 chevy cobalt. I have had issues with every part that has been issued a recall so far and then some. The latest issue is that my car is leaking gasoline under the driver side door. I see that there was a recall issued for this in 2009, but only for vehicles in certain states, in which I do not reside. I have also had issues with my ignition for several years, so it is good news that a recall has come up for it. Before the recall was issued for the power steering pump, I had no power steering for six months prior. I think that it is repulsive that gm can manufacture this car and just issue recall after recall with no consequence.
Heavy gas odor and gas leak/spot under car on passenger side at fuel pump area on 2006 cobalt. Poor gas milage and sluggish performance.
My car was part of the gm recall for the incorrect ignition switches. It was returned to me on july 23rd, fixed or so I was told with a new ignition to fix the issue. However within a week of having the car back, it was doing the same as before the recall fix was done. Slipping into accessibility mode and not giving me any option to hit the gas, only pull off if I was able, turn the car off, then back on and go. This happened a couple of times when I was going upwards of 40 MPH. The last few times this has happened was pulling from my street into a busy street with traffic going upwards of 55 MPH. I had to pull off as quickly as I could onto the shoulder and turn off the car, back on again and go meanwhile hoping to not be hit. I contacted gm again and was told that my recalled part was fixed and this had to be another issue. However, it's the exact issue that happened before my car was fixed. I'm 7 months pregnant and often drive with my 16 month old son in this car with me. I do not feel safe driving it and cannot just go purchase a new car. I feel like this needs to be looked into further to find out if there are more issues after the initial recall fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, there was a strong fuel odor. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
At approximately 7:47am cst on august 7th 2014, I was making a right hand turn when the engine and all electrical components died. I was able to restart the car and safely drive, with no check engine lights/other dash warnings, approximately half a mile back home. There was no warning on the dash (ie check engine light) before the massive failure occurred; it was instantly dead. This fits the characterization of the ignition switch failure in the affected gm models. I was one turn from merging on the freeway. Had this incident occurred a minute later, the potential for severe injury/loss of life was great. I have been waiting on a list since april to get the defected ignition switch repaired. I have called several times for updates, and have been told up to 800 people were ahead of me for repairs. When I reported this incident to gm via the ignition switch recall hotline, they suddenly found the parts needed to repair my car. This is suspect to me. They are also claiming that this incident was not ignition switch related, but the fact remains that this was a near-miss incident with potential catastrophic implications that fits all descriptions of ignition switch failures. I have followed the instructions by gm to drive with only the key in the ignition and to avoid bumpy roads, but this incidents has made me feel extremely unsafe to drive this car. Gm is not treating this defect in the ignition switch as seriously as it needs to, as the possibility for severe injury/loss of light is great. There is no warning that power will be lost. I do not feel safe driving this car knowing that gm knew about this defect for over a decade and is insisting that cars with the defect are safe to drive.
Was driving and began to smell gas and after looking noticed that there was gas leaking from the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, who replaced the fuel pump and the shift cylinder. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in first gear and the speedometer failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
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