The outlet port on the fuel pump cracked and starting leaking gas. There is a recall for this exact problem for my car but it does not include my state of illinios just the warmer states. But we had an extremely hot summer this year. Called gm and they stated my VIN was not under the recall. I have read numerous comments where this same problem has happened to other people in states that we not under the recall.
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a gasoline fuel smell in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Fuel pump was cracked causing a fuel leak.
There is a strong fuel odor. It appears the problem is the same as the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000. That id number covers recalls in several states but tennessee is not included. I believe tennessee should be included in the recall as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming more fuel than normal. In addition, the vehicle lost acceleration power and a gasoline fuel odor was present in the vehicle cabin. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer 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 failure and current mileages were unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a gasoline fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 116,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel line of the fuel pump module, which was mounted on top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was parked when he noticed a pool of gasoline on the ground. In addition, the contact stated that while the engine was running, gasoline was leaking on top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed him that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and that they could file a complaint for the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at any speed fuel fumes were emitted inside the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who decided to replace the fuel pump. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Noticed a fuel smell in the car for about 3 days. Disconnected the fuel tank and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pump. Upon further inspection it was the plastic sending line on top of the fuel pump that had developed a crack, resulting in fuel leak. Replaced the fuel pump, now no fuel leak or fuel smells.
Notice very bad gas smell after on the way back from the store heading home engine was heisting really bad. Parked the car in the parking lot turned off the car asap. Looked under neath the car and saw fuel leaking I jacked the car up with the jack. I saw fuel coming out from on top of the gas tank. I check out the fuel lines and notice one was cracked. Having the vehicle towed tomorrow 2/27/12 to the chevy dealership. Has less then 80,000 miles on it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The vehicle was parked when the contact began to smell fuel fumes. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 43,000.
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