2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Engine, Steering · NC

My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank God I turned on my emergency signal and the truck swerved!. I would of died. I was stuck in the middle of the road and luckily some passersby helped me push it into a commercial parking area. I tried to start it again and it wouldn't start. But, when I turn my key into the off position, my car tried starting by itself. It was scary. It was checked by a mechanic, prior to this happening, because the car was hard to start. The mechanic told me to find out if there is a recall. However, I did some research and there was a recall on the ignition switch and fuel pump. The ignition switch was faulty causing the car to turn off while moving and two people died as a result. I entered the VIN # and it didn't show any recalls.

Filed Oct 10, 2022 · Fuel system · VA

Fuel pump leak: fuel pump line started spewing fuel over ground during engine start. Engine wouldn’t not start due to high pressure fuel leak.

Filed Jan 18, 2021 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NJ

Fuel leak,. Fuel leakage from car, will no longer start. Bad fuel pump,bad fuel lines. Why is there no recall for this obvious design flaw?

Filed Jan 6, 2021 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · MO

First time plastic fuel line cracked at fuel pump and whole fuel pump assembly needed replaced. Now there is a fuel line that has corroded. It is costing $1030 at the chevy dealer to fix this line. Fuel is leaking behind the driver door in front of the rear tire. When lifted fuel appears to be coming from above fuel tank.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Fuel system · 113,338 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the contact noticed a fuel odor. The contact also noticed fuel underneath the fuel tank and fuel coming from the fuel pump. The contact called an unknown dealer who referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vehicle was not officially diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,338.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 74,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The contact read an article that mentioned that the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump could detach and potentially cause a fire. The failure could occur to the vehicle in high humidity climates. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), which was the same failure the contact experienced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 83,500 miles · MI

My car fuel pump modulator problem. That has been on recall. But not for my vehicle. I do not know the history of what stat it origionally was bought in. But I think if those cars have recall why shouldnt mine? It now leaks gas under gas tank and when I tried to start it gives me hard time. It started 7/2019. Makes car bog down when accelerating. Does it sitting and when moving

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 100,452 miles · DE

The fuel pump stopped working. After inspection the fuel pump was charred and the electrical plug running from the lid that locks under the tank locking ring crumbled apart. It was so burnt its a wonder a fire didn't start since it's inside the tank. To make things worse the lid that seals in the connector and all the hoses to the fuel pump is non existent. The part number is not even listed.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 121,000 miles · IN

We have owned a 2009 chevy cobalt for 3 years - and each year, something has had to be replaced/repaired with the fuel system. The first year, the fuel pump had to be replaced and was paid for out of pocket. The second year, the fuel pump had to be replaced again and was covered under a recall. Once again, the car is acting the same as before each time the fuel pump had to be replaced (strong gas odor, leaking fuel, decreased power when turning especially, as if sufficient fuel isn't being supplied to the motor) for the third year in a row. I contacted the manufacturer to report the repeat concerns (case # 9-4957891748) and was told that there is a special coverage adjustment (#12191) available for a fuel pump module replacement that our car may qualify for and was directed to take it to any gm dealership for a diagnostic review which I did the same day. I just received a call from the dealership and based on their diagnostic review, the problem this time is due to the fuel lines rusting out, which would not be covered under the special coverage adjustment. There are only 121,000 miles on our vehicle and it is kept in a garage when not being driven. Needing to replace the fuel lines now after having to have the fuel pump replaced twice (and all within 3 years) seems to be poor craftsmanship on behalf of the manufacturer, and after researching similar concerns online reveals an abundance of similar complaints of continued fuel system repairs/malfunctions of other chevy cobalt owners for the same year vehicle. It is unsafe to drive a vehicle that consistently has a compromised fuel system, and deems further response and accountability from the manufacturer to the excessive number of consumers that have been provided a vehicle that is dangerous to operate, and have been placed under the unnecessary financial burden of repeat repairs and concerns.

Filed Nov 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · OH

My car had a major gas leak, took it to a local garage and had it repaired. Mechanic said I should check into getting reimbursed. I took the repair bill to ganley chevrolet dealer located at 13865 brookpark rd, brookpark oh 44142. Man in service department checked with his supervisor about reimbursement then gave me form to fill out to send to gmac for reimbursement. I contacted gmc to verify the correct mailing address and mailed the form to them on august 6th they said I should get the reimbursement. I didn't hear back so I called them on oct 15th. They wanted me to fax paperwork and registration to them and said reimbursement would be forthcoming. I faxed the paperwork to them on october 18th. I received a call on october 25th and was told no reimbursement. My car had less than 38,000 miles on it at the time of the repair, mechanic said lines on fuel pump assembly were dry rotted and that should not have happened. He had to drop the tank and replace the lines and the fuel pump assembly. Cost for the repair was $486.00. Gmac refused to reimburse me for the repairs. I filed a complaint with the bbb and they referred me to the state secretary, I contacted ruth johnson, secretary of the state of michigan per bbb instructions. I received a letter from her that I should contact you. There was a recall on this particular problem with the car but per gmac it is no longer valid. Can you help?

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 215,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while driving or while parked. The contact inspected the vehicle and found fuel on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was leaking. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel pump was leaking. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 215,000.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel tank started to leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (criswell chevrolet of thurmont, 111 frederick road, thurmont, md 21788) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line and fuel pump module were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 81,000.