I began to smell gas after exiting the vehicle. I traced the smell to an apparent leak coming from the top of the tank where the lines from the fuel filter are routed over the top of the tank. I discovered the recall for fuel pump plastic part failures in warm weather states, also 2009 cobalt, but, georgia is not listed (I'll tell you it is a warm weather state). Also, in regards to another individual's complaint the federal safety agency id number: 10668977, I discovered my TPMS were backwards about three years ago when I had an unexpected flat. The low pressure indicated by the TPMS directed me to the wrong tire. One of the TPMS stopped working within days of driving the car off the lot. Other issues: 1) multiple times I have placed a small item like a phone in the passenger seat and the passenger air bag turns off - seems hyper sensitive, not nearly the weight of an infant 2) my front speakers don't play unless the weather is warm (wiring harness/connectors?)
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While traveling approximately 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag system was faulty and the vehicle was repaired. In addition, while entering the highway and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle veered to the left and into oncoming traffic. As a result, a second vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the vehicle. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. Also, the contact indicated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and repaired the failure. No information was available regarding the diagnosis. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Gas tank leaking.
I have a distinct fuel odor after driving coming from the back of the car. Also the car is difficult to start. It takes at least three tries before the engine turns over. I am very much afraid of a fire starting. *tr I was told it is the fuel pump. The recall should be for all 2009 cobalt not just a select few. I believe gm is trying to pull another fast one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pig tail and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Vehicle would not start, took it to dealership for service, and was told it was the fuel pump. 2 hours later, got a call that the module harness had to be replaced also because the connection it made to the fuel pump had burned out and fused itself to the fuel pump. The service tech stated this was a very unsafe situation, due to the fact that the exposed electrical connection inside the fuel tank had melted, and if we had been low on fuel, there could have been a fire.
I have already had the recall service performed on my 2009 chevrolet cobalt, but the ignition switch problem still persists after having the recall service performed. There's the possibility that a safety hazard to the american public still exists if there are cases similar to mine. The vehicle ignition was inadvertently switched to the "off" position while I was getting onto a highway. I was shifting my hips to adjust my seating position, and my knee bumped into my keychain and caused the ignition to switch to the "off" position. I lost speed control and power steering, but I was luckily able to move to the shoulder of the highway, shift into "park", and re-start the vehicle. This event happened within 48 hours of me having the recall service performed at a chevrolet dealership.
I have a fuel pump leak on my 09 chevy cobalt. According to records, gm issued a recall on 9/19/2012 due to issues with the plastic covering on the fuel pump cracking. This recall was issued to owner's who purchased registered their vehicle in various states, including florida (or under special coverage # 12191 other states may qualify), however, I was not notified of this recall, despite gm's legal obligation to notify all customers who qualify. My car was registered in florida prior to the recall issue date and therefore should qualify. My car has been issuing the smell of gasoline over the last few months and a diagnostic test from a reputable mechanic has shown that the pump needs to be replaced due to difficulty igniting the engine/starting the vehicle. Gm refuses to replace the part for me, though I feel as an owner of a 2009 chevy cobalt I should be covered for this recalled part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent electrical shorts and the temperature controls and power windows failed to work properly. The contact was unable to use the controls for the air conditioner and heater. In addition, the contact was unable to start the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump and sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,800.
Getting into car after work, noticed gasoline smell, got out of car walked around and looked under car, did not see any visible leaks on ground. Smell had not been noticeable all of the time and is now worse, can also smell inside car as well as outside. To this day still not seeing any leaks under car have been parking over cardboard larger than the car have also checked under the hood and not seeing anything. Today became sick from the strength of gasoline to the point of vomiting. After reading tonight that others have experienced similar incidents, feel it is necessary to report this issue as I do live in a very hot and humid location that is not part of the listed states that chevrolet is allowing for this recall, that is unjust. Looks like chevrolet needs to step up to the plate before people start dying for something they are clearly aware of, again!
I had a very bad gas leak. I called the local chevrolet dealership and they said my car wasn't part of the recall they had on the same problem due to my VIN number. I took it to a mechanic that said my fuel pump module was cracked and they replaced it costing me $610.42. I think I should be reimbursed by chevrolet.
Fuel leaking from area of gas tank, strong odor of gas in compartment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Very strong odor of gas inside and outside the car when sitting still. I put the car on ramps and found out there is a gas leak coming from the gas tank area. I looked up online and the recall for this car, regarding the same recall for other cars of this make and model, isn't included. The gas leak is very close to the exhaust system in this car. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the same problem other cars of this make being recalled is the same problem this car is experiencing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact smelled a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle upon starting the engine and noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on four occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 87,630. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.
I was driving and had to pull to the side of the road because the lights kept on going from dim to bright and the automatic lights kept on switching up and down real fast and the car just lost its powersteering there is a strong smell of gas coming from the car and when I put gas in it takes a few minutes to actually crank back up. Im afraid while driving fast the electric problems will cause serious harm. There was a recent recall on this model and all the problems I stated and I need them fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor emitted after the vehicle was driven and there was a visible fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump was fractured and caused the fuel to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was not able to have the vehicle serviced because the parts needed would not become available until april 21, 2014. The manufacturer could not provide an exact date for when the contact could schedule an appointment to receive the recall service. Additionally, there was a fuel leak and a strong odor of gasoline in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who confirmed that the fuel pump was spewing fuel over the top of the engine. The dealer advised the contact that the seal, fuel tank and the fuel pump would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 12v459000 (fuel system and gasoline) and 09v419000 (fuel system and gasoline) but was advised that the vehicle was included in ignition recall but not the fuel system recall. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 8/17/17
I just found out there was a recall on the 2009 chevrolet cobalt due to failure with the electric power steering assist motor / system. As I looked it up I found 2 additional recalls which chevrolet was supposed to contact me on all 3. I was not contacted, and do not know if my car has had the repairs done prior to me purchasing the vehicle in january 2011. The 2 other recalls are as follows. Shifter cable problem with car not in proper gear, clip on cable, if not installed properly, chevrolet is supposed to replace the entire cable. Also, a fuel leakage can occur, causing a fire, due to a plastic supply and/or return port breakage on the fuel pump module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was an overpowering gasoline fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test or repairs. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. She employed the assistance of an associate, who was an independent mechanic, and diagnosed the failure to be the fuel pump. He also discovered that the top of the fuel pump had been burned off and caused wires to be exposed, effectively creating a ticking time bomb. The fuel pump was removed and taken to a dealer, who confirmed that there was a defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000.
Letter from senator grassley on behalf of constituent re the potential explosions through fuel leakage in the gm cobalt (attn: sherry kuntz) *smd the consumer received a letter from gm, stating his/her vehicle was subject to fuel leakage, but since the consumer did not live in a high temperature area, he/she should monitor it for a fuel smell. The letter stated if there was a fuel smell, to take the vehicle to the dealer, and they would fix it for free.
2009 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to malfunction of check engine light on instrument cluster and noticeable fuel odor recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he recently received a recall letter, stating his vehicle could catch on fire. In the letter, it listed the symptoms of the conditon. The consumer stated he already experienced the sytmptoms and made an appintment at the local dealer. The letter stated the repair would be free. However, the dealer refused toll at the vehicle, unless, he paid $49.95.
The fuel pump plastic part broke causing fuel leakage which then caused the port and module to melt and burn. This caused the car to stop running altogether. Called dealership and was told no recall exists for this manufacturers defect , I called gm an they said its VIN specific and I do not qualify although it's the same model year and defect.
After driving the cabin and trunk area filling up with gasoline fumes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently stalled after starting. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel pump assembly was cracked, and the wires were burned. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 56,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was noticeable from the exterior and the interior cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
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