2006-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and others recall: fuel pump

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 29, 2009. It covers about 69,139 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 69,139
reported: Oct 29, 2009
owners notified: Feb 4, 2010
related complaints: 1,408

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

What is wrong: General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, california, florida, nevada and texas. The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee and texas and model year 2007 vehicles registered in: alabama, arkansas, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina and tennessee. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall number 09V419000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,408 complaints about fuel system problems.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2007 Pontiac G5 2006 Saturn Ion 2007 Saturn Ion

Questions about recall 09V419000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and others fuel pump?

Yes. Recall 09V419000, reported on October 29, 2009, covers about 69,139 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V419000?

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee and texas and model year 2007 vehicles registered in: alabama, arkansas, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina and tennessee. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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