Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system). The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop and an authorized dealer, who both stated that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 08/29/12*lj updated 08/30/2012
A leak occurred in the fuel lines on top of the fuel tank. Some 2007 chevrolet cobalts were recalled for this problem, but this VIN was not included. It seems that it should have been, because it appears that the faulty parts which caused the recall were installed in this cobalt. Fortunately, there was no fire because of the leaking fuel, but the possibility was there. All cobalts with the faulty parts should have them replaced by general motors.
Fuel started leaking from above the plastic gas tank. Took the vehicle to my local car repair garage. It turned out to be a cracked supply line to the fuel pump module. It appeared to be a fatigue failure. A new gm pump assy was installed at a cost of $600. The car was purchased in oklahoma and still has oklahoma plates. Upon searching for a recall for this problem, I located the recall but gm cut it off at 19000 vehicles before mine. They must have assumed they fixed the problem, but apparently the fix did not work according to the number of complaints that are still coming in. I am glad I did not park the car in my attached garage or there might have been a fire started from the strong fumes created by the large amount of fuel being forced out of the supply tube which is under pressure from the pump. Gm will not cover this incident because the VIN # lies outside of the vehicles covered in their recall. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that he smelled fuel coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. After further investigation by the contact it was found that the fuel tank was leaking in the housing that held the fuel pump. The contact was informed of a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified but the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
I have a 2007 cobalt with @ 80,000 miles on it. Purchased new from a dealer. The beginning of june 2012 I began to notice a fuel odor whenever I was near my vehicle while parked. At the beginning of july my husband and I investigated and discovered fuel leaking from the top of the gas tank. We removed the fuel tank and discovered a crack in the fuel pump assembly. Not aware of any recalls we replaced the cracked assembly and the smell has gone away.
Smelled gas found out fuel pump was cracked from the out going supply line, had it fixed and paid for it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving she smelled a heavy gasoline odor from within the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly was cracked and fuel was leaking onto the manifold. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was unavailable.
In march, 2009, my daughter purchased a 2007 chevy cobalt from a chevrolet dealer in gilbert, az. The car has been well maintained, and there have been few maintenance issues until recently. In april, 2012 she noticed that she was having a hard time starting the vehicle, and when it did start it smelled strongly of gasoline. We took it to our local mechanic who determined that the car needed a new fuel pump and filter. The car then started ok, but when the gas tank was full we continued to smell gasoline outside the vehicle. We took it back to the mechanic in june for an oil change, and told him about the gasoline smell (plus the check engine light had come on). The vehicle was then diagnosed with an evaporative gas leak, so the gas cap was replaced. Again we thought that the issue was corrected until two weeks later my daughter filled up her gas tank, and when she parked at work smelled gas strongly again, and this time noticed fluid dripping from underneath the car. The next day we took the car back to the mechanic, and this time he found a crack in the port assembly. He repaired it with an epoxy repair kit to the best of his ability, but told me to check with general motors to see if there had been a recall of any sort. I checked with the federal safety agency at and there it was. There most definitely was a recall that we were never notified of regarding this fuel leak issue. I sent a letter to general motors requesting a copy of the recall, asking why I wasn't originally notified in february of 2010, and requesting reimbursement for my expenses, totaling $976.00. Customer service at general motors denied my request, and refused to accept responsibility. They said that my vehicle VIN was not listed. They would not tell me why. All I know is that if my vehicle had been repaired at the time the recall occurred, I would not have had this issue.
My 2007 chevy cobalt began leaking fuel which sent strong vapors into the car causing me to nearly faint. After researching 2007 chevy cobalt recalls, I found that it was recalled in 2009 for a defective fuel system which can cause fires. When I notified two different tucson chevy dealerships of this defect and requested it be replaced immediately, both turned me away saying my VIN is not on the recall list, though it is the same year, make and model. I even took in forms proving that the recalls for the 2007 chevy cobalt did not state it is only on certain ones.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The driver noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the fuel tank had separated at the seam and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at a cost of $ 1,182.15.. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 7/30/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, he smelled an odor of gasoline fuel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.
I was driving on 78 going to sams when me and my family noticed a loud smell of fuel and some motorist passing by point at my car stating that we had leakage coming from my vehicle. So as I was trying to get over the car suddenly cuts off right in the middle of the freaking freeway almost off the road but not quite. So a good person stopped and helped me push the car off until the police showed to have other moving cars move to the next lane until we were in a safe place. Sure enough the fuel under my car was pouring out. I only had my car a year and never had something like this happen with any cars I have ever had this is actually the first car from chevrolet I ever owned. I called the dealership I got the car from but it was not under warranty at all and this is very upsetting. So now I am without a car for now. Until I get this fixed I looked up recalls but nothing with my VIN number [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Over the last couple days was smelling gas from under my hood . So I checked recalls and found out that a certain VIN number was recalled on some 2007 cobalts which was not my VIN. But it also included saying that my car which came from one of the states that they would consider replacing part but would charge a fee to fix it. They would honor but upon calling my gm dealer in which I bought the car said there was no recall but I informed them I found it on the same sight in which I had my steering fixed from a recall and she said they would not fix it because there was no such recall then I also called the gm main number and they refused a recall even though I said there was and what bothers me is that there is document of fires from the vehicle that starts from the ignition and my grandchildren ride in my vehicle so to me loss of life is not worth there excuses when obviously there is a problem with the fuel pump causing fires hope I get some response to maybe make sure nobody dies from this problem.
I am in atlanta, georgia where the weather is 104'. I began to drive on the highway and parked my car in a garage where I began to smell gas. Then as the days went on I smelled the gas stronger and fumes. I was riding my little 1 year old cousin around when I noticed a gas leak from the car. He then began to cough and I immediately switched vehicles for his safety. I was told that the cobalts had a recall on fuel systems but mine was not covered. I did have a power wheel steering recall which I did not understand why I didn't have a fuel system recall. I would think they messed up both at the same time. I need this fixed as soon as possible because the heat is rising outside and the gas is actually spilling from the tank. This is a dangerous issue which I shouldn't have to fix if the manufacturer created so many.
Car began to have a strong gas odor, then car began to be hard to start, car now has gas leaking on ground when parked after driving.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states strong fuel odor *tgw the consumer stated gm refused to reconize the problem with no restitution for the repair he had done at a non-gm dealer. After the repair was made, he received a service bulletin from the dealer, which stated the fuel pump was re-designed due to potential cracks in the fule lines.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated she smelled fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was determined that there was a leak in the fuel pump module, which was cracked and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 57,000. .. Updated 08-30-12 *bf the consumer stated one of the ports on the modular reservoir assembly was cracked. Updated 09/10/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the fuel system did not exhibit signs of leaking and that the vehicle should be brought back after the contact started to smell gasoline fuel. The vehicle was not serviced per the recall. The dealer advised the contact that they were advised by the manufacturer not to make any repairs on the recalled vehicles if there were no fuel leaks discovered. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 07/25/12 *bf the power steering motor was replaced. Updated 07/30/12
Smelled gasoline, noted gasoline dripping from the car. Pulled into an auto parts, the attendant stated thought gas was leaking from around the top of gas tank. The fuel filter and hoses were dry, thus suspected leak on tank top area. I immediately parked my car and was able to google to see if there was others experiencing similar problem. Yes, saw the following: the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 the federal safety agency action number: n/a component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump though when I called the closest chevy dealer service dept.... Service said that my VIN was in the not in the number range for the manufacturer's recall for this very fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump known defective part.... My car was well under the age and mileage, just that my VIN was newer thus a few thousands higher than the recall VIN range! Well, still this defective part could lead to my car property and more importantly my life and or anyone else in it operating this serious gas tank leaking problem!!!!!! I just received in the mail about recall notice 10023 for loss of power steering assist - replace electric power steering motor. The dealer service will perform the above power steering part replacement, though the defective gasoline pump module would not be covered.
Noticed a strong fuel odor around my car. Discovered the fuel pump supply line was broken at the fuel pump module and gas was squirting everywhere. I see where there is recall on certain vins over this problem and wonder why mine is not included.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she smelled a strong fuel odor. The contact also stated that the odor was strongest when the vehicle was parked after being recently driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the failure was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that within 20 miles after refueling to capacity, the fuel tank had burned one quarter of a tank of gasoline. The contact also mentioned that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline from within the vehicle. The overpowering odor would cause the contact headaches whenever she operated the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was nothing that they could do to assist with the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, gasoline fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle she realized that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked. As a result, the fuel pump and the fuel tank 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 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 63,000.
The interior of the vehicle had a strong fuel odor. The chevrolet dealership diagnosed a leaking fuel module and had to replace the gas tank, fuel module, and fuel pipe. While this defect is known to occur on some 2007 cobalts, gm states that my VIN number is not part of the current known defect. The leaking fuel module recall should be expanded to include all 2007 cobalts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle would also hesitate to start. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the fuel pump module would have to be replaced. The contac referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after taking her vehicle in for routine maintenance, she was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 106,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel within the interior cabin of the vehicle, whether the vehicle was powered on or off. The contact called a local dealer inquiring of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,900 and the current mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While traveling 30 MPH, the contact noticed a smell of gasoline within the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel pump was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 76,136.
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