2006 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer seeks reimbursement from dealership for recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated she/he was only reimbursed partially. The dealer explained, they would not reimburse the him/her for the markup on the fuel pump. According to the dealer, their fuel pump was $217.88, where as the repair center, the consumer chose, charged $317.88.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked she noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a noticed from the manufacturer which stated that the contact's vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) due to where they lived. The letter also stated that the manufacturer would repair the vehicle should the failure occur. The contact felt that all vehicles of the same year, make, and model should have been included, regardless of residency. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I had noticed a very strong gas odor in my vehicle for awhile when I took it in to get an oil change I inquired about it. While working on the car they noticed a leak coming from the gas tank and made me aware of it and suggested I get it fixed as soon as possible. Once I was able to I looked up the information and found that there was indeed a recall on these vehicles for this particular reason and many consumers were upset about it. I called gmc and they informed me that I was eligible for a special coverage adjustment to replace my fuel pump and I should make an appointment with the dealership. I went to the dealership to make an appointment and they informed me that although it was within the ten year limit it was over 120,000 miles and they would not replace it under the special coverage adjustment. Obviously this car is eight years old and the chances of any vehicle that old being under 120,000 miles is absurd! And I was told in a very rude manner that if my car blew up because of this it was not their problem. I have only owned this car for a year and a half and was not made aware that this was a recall or special issue upon purchase even though it has apparently been recorded since 2009. It is completely and utterly ridiculous that they are not more pro-active in the rectification of this issue as it is endangering lives!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ls. The contact stated that he noticed a strong odor of fuel and shortly after a leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised him that there was a fracture in the fuel pump and it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The current mileage was approximately 73,000. The VIN was unavailable.
This is the second time I have faced spending hundreds of dollars to replace a part with a known problem. The first time was nhsta complain #10419243 filed on 08/12/2011. At the time, I issued a complaint after having to replace the fuel pump on my 2006 chevy cobalt because of a crack in the port on top of the pump that is situated on top of the fuel tank. On 3/11/2012 the replacement pump also failed in the exact same spot. At the time, I was driving down the highway when the engine stalled. I later learned there was fuel leaking all over the road under my car. After being towed to an independent repair shop, I was told that the same part had failed again. Though the mechanic tried to find the part itself, he soon learned it is not sold separately and the only way to fix the problem is to replace the entire pump.this time is was over $600 to replace it and together with the $85.00 tow bill, I have now spent over $1100 on a known defect that would be covered under recall if I lived in one of the states where a recall for this part is in effect. More than 100 complaints have been filed between these two personal incidents. When is someone going to do something about it???!!!!! Does someone have to die in a fire before this problem is addressed?
For the past few days my wife and I have smelled gas after the car was shut off. Today we now have fuel leaking from the fuel tank area of the car. We looked the problem up and see that a recall for the problem. We call gm and were informed that our car is not on the recall list. Our car is the same year and model as the recall but we live in the wrong state.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while driving at various speeds. The contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the fuel pump plastic return line. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000 and the approximate current mileage was 139,239. Updated 4/24/13 updated 06/04/2013
Can smell fuel vapor odor from rear of vehicle. Had inspected for leak and found line cracked on top of fuel pump module. This is a fire/safety hazard and this low mileage vehicle should be covered under the safety recall 09v419000 but is not because the car is registered in a "northern" state.
Smell of fuel went to get it checked and it is leaking gas from the top of the fuel tank.
After parking vehicle I noticed a strong gasoline odor emitting from the car. Took it to a mechanic who said it was the fuel pump leaking and it needed to be replaced. Cost me $750.00. I see on the internet that this is a common problem with this vehicle. I live in and bought my car new in florida which is one of the states that is covered under the recall notice # 09v419000. I was never issued a notice by gm about this recall . The only way I did find out about it was that my sister owns a 2007 chevy cobalt and she received one. She also lives in and bought her car in florida. I feel that gm should have sent me a notice and also that they should pay for the repairs I had to incur on my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel smell inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that there was a fuel leak. A dealer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 90,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Smelled fuel after parking car. Asked my brother-in-law to look at it. He said that there is fuel leaking from the top of the gas tank and dripping on the ground. He said to contact the dealer because there is a recall for the fuel pump leaking. The dealership said that my vehicle was not covered under the recall because we lived in maryland and it would cost approx. $1000 to fix. The recall is only for certain states. I could not afford this so I had to not drive for a couple of weeks. Had my brother-in-law who is a master mechanic purchased and installed a fuel pump. After some research, there have been numerous complains about this and gm said there would be a special coverage for this, but the dealership says that there is not. Is there a special coverage?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated she smelled gasoline inside his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Car emits strong gas and fuel odor while driving as well as parked. Has been confirmed to have a gas leak from defective fuel pump that dealerships are refusing to honor in a recall on similar year make and model vehicles. Dealerships are aware of situation on other cobalts.
A strong gasoline odor prompted me to take the car to my personal mechanic. Leaking fuel module caused odor, entire fuel pump replaced. I investigated why a non-moving part might fail and discovered a recall, limited to southern states. I called gm customer service and was stonewalled by [xxx], ext 42872, who was otherwise courteous. A leaking fuel delivery system is a safety hazard, and I believe gm should: recall all models and reimburse owners for repairs made for this defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, a strong fuel odor could be noticed and there appeared to be a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The contact was unsure which component was repaired. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 03/01/13*lj the fuel pump was replaced. Updated 03/07/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the port on the top of the fuel pump cracked and was leaking gasoline. As a result, there was an overpowering odor of gasoline in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and noticed that the port on the fuel pump was leaking fuel. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.
2006 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump malfunction. *smd the consumer stated a recall was issued for the exact problem he experienced. However, the recall was limited to selected states. The consumer believed his state should be included in the recall. The top of the pump assembly, and the side hose to the assembly cracked and broke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor when being driven or when parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle. The failure was located at the fuel pump, in which the plastic covering was found to be cracked and caused the fuel to leak. The contact was advised that the fuel assembly needed to be replaced. Vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The approximate failure and current mileage was 125,000. The consumer was informed the recall was restricted to vehicles sold or currently registered in selected states. Updated 12/27/12 updated 01/22/13*lj updated 01/24/13 updated 02/11/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking gasoline onto the fuel tank and the heat shield. The contact stated that he smelled fuel within the interior and the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed him that the seal needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the seal and the o-ring for the fuel pump. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
Gas smell coming from inside and outside of the vehicle, took my 2006 chevy cobalt to the dealership after gm said to do so, the fuel pump module has a crack in it due to manufactured parts being made of plastic. No help covering the cost although there are recalls in several warm weather states but not in indiana we had a very hot summer which caused parts to expand and crack. I think gm should cover the cost of repairs, but the only offered me a 10% discount! I really hope my vehicle doesn't catch on fire! I am so disappointed in gm, I am not going to give up on this I will keep complaining until some one helps me cover the cost!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. After diagnosis, they advised him that there was a leak in the fuel pump and it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The current mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while parked fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated the gas line was cracked and the gas tank expanded causing fuel to leak. Also, the technician stated the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 70,000. The VIN number was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. There was also fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was a crack in the fuel pump assembly. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) was associated with the failure; however, the VIN was ineligible. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 01/02/2013 *lj updated 01/09/13
Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and advised that since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasolone: delivery: fuel pump) he would have to pay for the repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis who advised that the fuel pump was leaking. There was a recall associated with the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was contacted and refused to repair the vehicle under the recall because the vehicle exceeded 120,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
Noticed a very strong fuel odor while driving, idling and parked. I took my vehicle to my mechanic to look into the issue. After looking everything over, he notice the pressure hose off the fuel pump was cracked, and that the entire fuel pump would need to be replaced. I then took it to the local dealership and was told they can not fix the issue because of the mileage. I noticed this is a major issue with many 2006 chevy cobalts and gm need to start fixing their issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that there was a fracture in the return port. The contact inquired with the manufacturer of a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and was told that the vehicle was over the mileage limit and had not been not included in the recall. The contact stated that there was not a mileage limit for the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages was 128,000.
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