My chevrolet cobalt 2007 was called for a recall, even though my car was running perfectly I decided to take it to the closest chevrolet dealership to me. At the dealership they changed the power steering wheel, the ignition and all that had to do with it, and to my surprise they also changed the fuel pump. When I received my car from the dealer I noticed a fuel odor coming from my car, I did not pay attention to it because I thought it was normal since they changed the fuel pump. After a couple of days I took my car back since I noticed a big gas leak on the driveway when I moved my car. The dealership checked the car and said it had nothing to do with the recall and that the filler neck was cracked, and that I might have possibly hit my car and cracked the filler neck. I was very frustrated and I talked to managers and everything, but the only response I got was that they will not cover it and that I will have to pay for it. After calling general motors and chevrolet, they told me that I had to pay $500 dollars for the repair and that they will cover the rest. I was very upset and frustrated, but I am a college student and I work, so I needed my car. I paid the $500 dollars out of credit cards because I did not have the money for a mistake that they made and people at the dealership even told me they did because they said that the filler neck is plastic and that with the weather changes in houston when "handled" can crack easily. I thought it was a total fraud and I want my $500 dollars back and also the fee they charged to check it which was almost $85 dollars.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was odor of fuel present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and no further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. Djr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a few days after the repairs while driving at 55 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. As a result, the contact veered to the left into a ditch. In addition, the contact stated that the left turning signal did not function properly and remained on after turning. The contact had to manually push the lever to stop it from flickering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Djr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact believed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,487.
My 2007 cobalt first showed signs of leaking fuel in the summer of 2014. I took it to get inspected and was told I needed my fuel line purge solenoid replaced. I did so, but the leaking did not stop. Then, on 30 december 2014 I got it reinspected and was told there is actually a crack in my fuel tank and that the tank needs to be replaced. There is currently a recall for my make and model of vehicle, but it is only for vehicles manufactured in certain states. I looked up my VIN and my vehicle was not made in any of the states listed, but the conditions match the recall details exactly. I believe my tank should be replaced as part of the existing recall.
After driving my car it had a strong smell of gas so I parked in my driveway and found a puddle of gas in front of the rear driver side tire. I looked under the car and saw that the gas line coming from the fuel filter was corroded and leaking from a strap. I was very concerned because the exhaust is about 2 inches away from this fuel leak. My fuel efficiency went from 34mpg highway to 26mpg highway so I know I was leaking fuel while driving. I took my cobalt to the dealership and they said that it will cost 750.00 to fix the gas line. My flex tube on the exhaust system also broke around 130000 miles. It's the part in between the exhaust manifold and the cat converter.
Daughter drives vehicle to college. Smelling gas and noticed drops underneath car. Per mechanic it looked like coming from fuel pump and was told to take to dealer for extended safety bulletin 09226, cracked plastic supply port fuel pump. Dealer states that is not it and it is the filler neck of fuel tank. Needs to be replace )its plastic???!!!) $1500. This car is getting out of control expensive and this problems is also a well known issue that is not addressed by gm. Online there are scores of people with same issue. A fuel tank should not break, period. Car is worthless to sell after ignition recall anyway.
Fuel line located approximately in the middle of the vehicle is leaking and appears to be rusted out. This fuel line runs parallel to the exhaust system and with fuel leaking is a potential fire/explosion hazard. Local dealer telsl me it will cost somewhere between $700 to $1,000 to repair. My online research indicates this is a common problem with these vehicles and I believe the potential for fire should be of immediate concern.
I was driving in town and suddenly lost all power. I had to use the momentum of the car to move over 2 lanes of traffic in order to get pulled to the side of the road. Had it towed to the mechanic and found out that both the fuel pump and the electrical panel under my fuse box had gone out. This cost me over $1800.00 to have fixed and the mechanic states gm was aware of the fuse box issue and to watch for a recall. Also the fuel pump was a specialty that was not placed in most cars of this year/model and had to be ordered from the factory. The problems that are happening with these cars are ridiculous. Gm should have to pay the owners to have the entire car replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that strong gasoline fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle hesitated to start and a strong odor of gasoline fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the fuel line was corroded and leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Vehicle leaks gasoline. A lot of it. Took the car to the dealer and had the fuel pump module replaced (supposedly) as part of a recall. Took the car in a second time because it was leaking a significant amount of gasoline, particularly after putting gas in the gar. According to the dealer, it is a crack in the gas tank, and the problem is not the fuel pump module. The gas tank crack could very well be related to the recalled faulty fuel pump. The dealer might be using the gas tank to explain away the fuel pump issue. They have kept my car for a couple days now and want to charge me a diagnostic fee for telling me that it is an issue not related to the recall. This is very dangerous. The leaking fuel is enough to set the car on fire. The dealer could be exploiting customers (for profit) that come in for the fuel pump recall, although I haven't observed any clear evidence of this.
Fuel leak at fuel pump module - see below my e-mail to gm, dealer is holding my car until payment. I have a 2007 chevy cobalt with the fuel leak coming from the top of the tank, running down to the bottom of the tank - I can smell gas when exiting or walking past the car - VIN # [xxx]... Today at 4:56 pm. I haven't gotten a reply on my inquire. I spoke to a gm customer service and they told me to take the car to chevy dealer and if it is the fuel pump module that is leaking, they would talk to the dealer. I received a call from the dealer that I need to pay $250.00 for the car - why? And I never gave them authorization to repair and I will make payment. The dealer is holding my car for payment. I need my care, currently I am using a rental car, which I intend to put in a claim to gm. Please advice. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Noticed smell of leaking fuel. Checked recall site for chevrolet and called chevrolet recall telephone number but was told it was not under recall but under "special warranty". Took to dealer and was told that fuel pump was under "special warranty" but the tank was also leaking and this was not covered under the warranty. This is a safety issue that I strongly feel that not only should the fuel pump be covered, but also the tank itself.
The car has a hard time starting up... Then a strong gas fume smell came from my car.. My car almost caught on fire because it's leaking so much fuel.. This is very dangerous and hope gm takes responsibility and fixes this issue before something fatal occurs.
Gmac issued recall of 07 cobalts as well as other model years regarding fuel pump. I had the same issue with my vehicle, but was told that since it wasn't registered in the few states involved, I could not be reimbursed. I believe this recall should be expanded. My car was in florida, for a while. I have relatives there, but since it's not registered there, supposedly my issue wasn't their responsibility.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel fumes in and around the vehicle. The contact stated that a small amount of fuel leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,800.
My 2007 cobalt started to smell like fuel the past few months at first outside then strong on inside. My father looked under the car, and noticed around where the fuel pump is located fuel was spilling over and was also in the tray under gas tank. We called a dealer and he said that their is a recall , but our state indiana was not included. How can this be , this is a fire hazard, and possible death trap. If you acknowledge a defect it should be every where. Indian has had extremely hot weather over the last several years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel modulator pump connection points were cracked which resulted in a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Car was parked in parking lot. When car was started and noticed strong smell of gas and found gas to be running out of bottom. Managed to get it home. Home is very close to store. Upon inspection found holes in the fuel line. Beginning to rust out. Car is only 7 years old and developing severe rust underneath. If not have noticed leak could have caught fire with ignition source.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were present inside and around the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel tank had to be filled everyday. A mechanic stated that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 116,800.
Car has a hard yank after coming to a stop and starting off. Knocking noise coming from rear of car since day one of purchase. Vibration in accelerator and gear shifter. Lights on interior of car dashboard goes on and off. Problem still happening today and the tsm was replaced as well, as they always say they cannot duplicate the problem. Check engine light has never came on at anytime the problem happened. It happens after car is driven and heated up. Only happened when long trip over 50 miles, now since ignition has been changed on call back. Problems has worsened lights on and off, transmission hard shift when driving short trips as well as a constant vibration. Knocking coming from gas tank side of car was mainly during cooler weather now happened when day was above 90 degrees. Electrical problem with vehicle I think and has caused many problems and even deaths. Do not think it was keys ignition. I seriously think is in the entire electrical system. Problem should of been fixed when 1st reported, but they only reset the trans computer.
Crack on my fuel tank crack causing gasoline to leak out and fumes to enter my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 38 MPH, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle and the fuel indicator on the instrument panel illuminated. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,936.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel tank seal at the filler neck was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed him that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a crack located at the seal of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,791. Updated 9/11/14*cn updated 1/20/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.
I take the car to camino real chevrolet to do the recall for ignition key on 6/9/2014, I get back my car on the same day and go home. I feel that there is some problem on control of speed. On 6/11/2014, I went out with the car for a few mile, the car began lost power and slow down. So I called aaa to tow my car back to the dealer for investigate, they ask me for a checking fee of $300 and told me that they have changed the part, it will be other problem. So I searched the internet there is more recall on that model on the fuel pump and other, but they refuse to replace for me. So I called gm, they said there is no recall on my car, I don't know why? Information I searched from the internet said that the wrong computer program, connection, coded keys anti-theft function will affect the car from starting. They never check that and told me to paid for changing the fuel pump. What should I do? I have no car to use over one week.
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