Noticed the strong smell of gasoline and gas leaking from under the vehicle. a large puddle of gasoline would be left under the vehicle when parked overnight or when left idling, even if only for a few minutes. it was determined by my mechanic that the leak was being caused by the fuel pump. read on multiple websites that there was a recall on the fuel pump for the 07 chevrolet cobalt in several states. i called chevrolet to complain but was told that my vehicle was not part of the recall because it is registered in maryland. it is my opinion that chevrolet needs to open the recall to include all faulty fuel pumps on this particular model vehicle and not limit the recall to select states. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an overpowering fuel smell from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that there was a fuel leak from the rear driver's side of the fuel module. the over float assembly was replaced. the vehicle had been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 115,000.
About a month ago the car would not immediately turn on when starting. it always starts when attempting a second time. a strong gas odor was noticed both inside and outside of the vehicle around this time. gm has recalled this vehicle (2007 chevrolet cobalt) in 5 states only, but the problem has been reported in a ton of states, including virginia. *tr
Fuel pump on my 2007 chevrolet cobalt began leaking august, 2012. i checked internet and discovered there was a recall issue with the fuel pump on this model of vehicle. i consulted the chevrolet dealer and was told recall was only effective for cobalt vehicles sold in certain southern states. since i had to pay to have fuel pump replaced, i had pump replaced by an independent mechanic. i phoned chevrolet national rep in december, 2012, to question why fuel pump was only being recalled in 'hot weather' states when temperatures were consistently in the 90's in the chicago area in the summer of 2012. i was told that chevrolet was looking into the matter and would let me know their decision by the end of january, 2013. of course, i never heard from national chevy rep or chevy dealer i purchased the vehicle from. i am filing this complaint because i feel that issuing a recall for only certain states is unfair (discriminatory?), especially since the pump problem i had with my vehicle was exactly the same problem described in the recall notice. also, if this issue is related to warm temperature (climate) situations, i believe the temperatures in the chicago area in the summer of 2012 would have certainly met that requirement. at minimum, i am requesting reimbursement for the cost of the replacement fuel pump assembly @ $310.89. ideally, i would like to be reimbursed for the total cost of replacing the pump, which was $577.32. lastly, i would like to state that i'm notifying nhtsa of this situation because it is a serious safety issue. with fuel visibly leaking from the defective fuel pump, the chance of the vehicle catching fire from a spark or impact is dangerously elevated. i believe a nationwide recall on all 2007 chevrolet cobalts is in order to minimize the chance of serious injury or death occurring from this situation. *tr
I first noticed a faint smell of gas as i would drive the car. over a period of about 2 weeks, it got so strong i would be nauseous by the time i got to work. my car also had difficulty starting. since my warranty had expired, i went to my mechanic and not the dealer due to a better price for the work. he discovered a crack and i had a fuel leak, which he promptly fixed. i have the receipt and documentation for the work. now there is a recall, but not in my state. it's the same problem. what can i do? should i notify general motors or wait and see if i do get a recall? any information would be appreciated. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by her husband and he was unable to find any leaks. the dealer was contacted who verified that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 42,664. the vin was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled an extremely strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle while it was parked. there was no visible fuel spill on the ground and the odor appeared to be stronger near the rear passenger's side wheel. the nhtsa campaign recall id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) was related to the failure; however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 48,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to replace the fuel pump module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system). the failure and current mileages were 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a smell of gas when they drove the vehicle. the contact saw the leak coming from the fuel tank. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delievery: fuel pump) but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 103,297.
Started to notice difficulty when trying to start my car and the very strong odor of gasoline when the car was in operation and for a period after. i had an inspection done at a gm dealership where they confirmed that the problem was the same fuel pump cracking. despite recall 09v419000, was told that my vehicle's vin didn't qualify for any recalls. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he smelled fuel coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. after further investigation by the contact it was found that the fuel tank was leaking in the housing that held the fuel pump. the contact was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the manufacturer was notified but the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,000.
My 2007 chevy cobalt was purchased new february 2007. my vehicle only had 24,800 miles on it when i started smelling gas in july of this year 2012, this year. i took my car to get a oil change and the mechanic told me there was a leak under the vehicle and to have it checked out by a mechanic. that it was a dangerous situation. i went home and checked on line about gas leaks on a 2007 chevy cobalt and found out that there was a recall on these model cars in 2010. i was never notified about this dangerous and hazardous situation. i also learned that the state i purchased my vehicle(in maryland) was not one of the states for the recall. i called my nearest chevrolet dealer and told him of this problem but i was informed i would have to pay for the repair myself. this is outrageous!!! the fuel pump was cracked and it was the manufacturers defected part. a fuel pump for this type of car should last at least 60,000 miles. i babysit for a living and there is a small child in my vehicle almost everyday. this could of caused someone to lose their lives over gm's neglect. well needless to say i parked my car for 2 months until i had the money to pay for gm's problem. so now i am out of money to have something fixed that was no fault of my own. i feel gm should reimburse everyone who had this problem regardless of what state the vehicle was purchased in. i am informing all of my friends and family of this and telling them never to buy a gm car. this is a terrible way to run a business. they are putting peoples lives in danger. *tr
My 2007 chevy cobalt began leaking fuel which sent strong vapors into the car causing me to nearly faint. after researching 2007 chevy cobalt recalls, i found that it was recalled in 2009 for a defective fuel system which can cause fires. when i notified two different tucson chevy dealerships of this defect and requested it be replaced immediately, both turned me away saying my vin is not on the recall list, though it is the same year, make and model. i even took in forms proving that the recalls for the 2007 chevy cobalt did not state it is only on certain ones. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle and the fuel gauge read low when it was actually full. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system). the failure and the current mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. there was no fuel visible on the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop and an authorized dealer, who both stated that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the owner's expense. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000. updated 08/29/12*lj updated 08/30/2012 *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving she smelled a heavy gasoline odor from within the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly was cracked and fuel was leaking onto the manifold. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was unavailable.
A leak occurred in the fuel lines on top of the fuel tank. some 2007 chevrolet cobalts were recalled for this problem, but this vin was not included. it seems that it should have been, because it appears that the faulty parts which caused the recall were installed in this cobalt. fortunately, there was no fire because of the leaking fuel, but the possibility was there. all cobalts with the faulty parts should have them replaced by general motors. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system: gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. the vin was not available.
Smelled gas found out fuel pump was cracked from the out going supply line, had it fixed and paid for it. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled a fuel odor while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline ). after the repair was performed, the strong fuel odor persisted inside of the vehicle with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. the vin was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change; however the fuel odor did not cease instead the fuel odor became stronger. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 123,129.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked , and overpowering gasoline fuel odor was emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed a fuel odor. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he smelled an odor of gasoline fuel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure and the current mileage was 70,000.
Fuel started leaking from above the plastic gas tank. took the vehicle to my local car repair garage. it turned out to be a cracked supply line to the fuel pump module. it appeared to be a fatigue failure. a new gm pump assy was installed at a cost of $600. the car was purchased in oklahoma and still has oklahoma plates. upon searching for a recall for this problem, i located the recall but gm cut it off at 19000 vehicles before mine. they must have assumed they fixed the problem, but apparently the fix did not work according to the number of complaints that are still coming in. i am glad i did not park the car in my attached garage or there might have been a fire started from the strong fumes created by the large amount of fuel being forced out of the supply tube which is under pressure from the pump. gm will not cover this incident because the vin # lies outside of the vehicles covered in their recall. *tr *js
Over the last couple days was smelling gas from under my hood . so i checked recalls and found out that a certain vin number was recalled on some 2007 cobalts which was not my vin. but it also included saying that my car which came from one of the states that they would consider replacing part but would charge a fee to fix it. they would honor but upon calling my gm dealer in which i bought the car said there was no recall but i informed them i found it on the same sight in which i had my steering fixed from a recall and she said they would not fix it because there was no such recall then i also called the gm main number and they refused a recall even though i said there was and what bothers me is that there is document of fires from the vehicle that starts from the ignition and my grandchildren ride in my vehicle so to me loss of life is not worth there excuses when obviously there is a problem with the fuel pump causing fires hope i get some response to maybe make sure nobody dies from this problem. *js
I am in atlanta, georgia where the weather is 104'. i began to drive on the highway and parked my car in a garage where i began to smell gas. then as the days went on i smelled the gas stronger and fumes. i was riding my little 1 year old cousin around when i noticed a gas leak from the car. he then began to cough and i immediately switched vehicles for his safety. i was told that the cobalts had a recall on fuel systems but mine was not covered. i did have a power wheel steering recall which i did not understand why i didn't have a fuel system recall. i would think they messed up both at the same time. i need this fixed as soon as possible because the heat is rising outside and the gas is actually spilling from the tank. this is a dangerous issue which i shouldn't have to fix if the manufacturer created so many. *tr
Car began to have a strong gas odor, then car began to be hard to start, car now has gas leaking on ground when parked after driving. *tr
Started noticing a strong fuel smell outside of my 2007 cobalt and it quickly got worse and eventually had such a strong odor inside my car that i had to keep the window cracked any time i was in my car. i took my car into the dealership and was informed there was a fuel leak and i had to have the fuel pump module replaced. i was very upset that there was a recall on that very issue but it only applied to a couple of states. then a few weeks after repairs are made on my car the recall is extended to include a handful more states but still missouri was not included so i can not get reimbursed for my expense. obviously there is a known defect; yet i had to come up with almost $600 to take care of it myself because i do not live in one of the covered states. i am curious to know why the safety of the people in those states are more valuable than myself and many other affected owners. *tr
I have a 2007 cobalt with @ 80,000 miles on it. purchased new from a dealer. the beginning of june 2012 i began to notice a fuel odor whenever i was near my vehicle while parked. at the beginning of july my husband and i investigated and discovered fuel leaking from the top of the gas tank. we removed the fuel tank and discovered a crack in the fuel pump assembly. not aware of any recalls we replaced the cracked assembly and the smell has gone away. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 34,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that whether she was in or outside her vehicle she would get a strong odor of gasoline. there was also a leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician diagnose that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was approximately 96,000.
Started smelling fuel after driving vehicle. *tr
Noticed a strong fuel odor around my car. discovered the fuel pump supply line was broken at the fuel pump module and gas was squirting everywhere. i see where there is recall on certain vins over this problem and wonder why mine is not included. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, gasoline fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle she realized that there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked. as a result, the fuel pump and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 63,000.
I was driving on 78 going to sams when me and my family noticed a loud smell of fuel and some motorist passing by point at my car stating that we had leakage coming from my vehicle. so as i was trying to get over the car suddenly cuts off right in the middle of the freaking freeway almost off the road but not quite. so a good person stopped and helped me push the car off until the police showed to have other moving cars move to the next lane until we were in a safe place. sure enough the fuel under my car was pouring out. i only had my car a year and never had something like this happen with any cars i have ever had this is actually the first car from chevrolet i ever owned. i called the dealership i got the car from but it was not under warranty at all and this is very upsetting. so now i am without a car for now. until i get this fixed i looked up recalls but nothing with my vin number [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled to capacity, the fuel would leak over the course of a few days. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the failure mileage was 5,000. the current mileage was 20,000.
Started noticing strong gas smell with or without the car being on. also hard to start. took the car to get the power steering recall fixed at our dealers, they checked the fuel system because of the strong gas smell and said the fuel line was probably cracked. looked to see if it was under recall. not for our state. had to sign a paper saying our car was "unsafe to drive". we live 10 miles from 2 states that this is a recall in. called chevy and was told they would do nothing for us because the recall is not in our state. i want this fixed. its time you stood by your products. *tr
In march, 2009, my daughter purchased a 2007 chevy cobalt from a chevrolet dealer in gilbert, az. the car has been well maintained, and there have been few maintenance issues until recently. in april, 2012 she noticed that she was having a hard time starting the vehicle, and when it did start it smelled strongly of gasoline. we took it to our local mechanic who determined that the car needed a new fuel pump and filter. the car then started ok, but when the gas tank was full we continued to smell gasoline outside the vehicle. we took it back to the mechanic in june for an oil change, and told him about the gasoline smell (plus the check engine light had come on). the vehicle was then diagnosed with an evaporative gas leak, so the gas cap was replaced. again we thought that the issue was corrected until two weeks later my daughter filled up her gas tank, and when she parked at work smelled gas strongly again, and this time noticed fluid dripping from underneath the car. the next day we took the car back to the mechanic, and this time he found a crack in the port assembly. he repaired it with an epoxy repair kit to the best of his ability, but told me to check with general motors to see if there had been a recall of any sort. i checked with the nhtsa at safercar.gov and there it was. there most definitely was a recall that we were never notified of regarding this fuel leak issue. i sent a letter to general motors requesting a copy of the recall, asking why i wasn't originally notified in february of 2010, and requesting reimbursement for my expenses, totaling $976.00. customer service at general motors denied my request, and refused to accept responsibility. they said that my vehicle vin was not listed. they would not tell me why. all i know is that if my vehicle had been repaired at the time the recall occurred, i would not have had this issue. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was emitting a strong odor of gasoline from inside the cabin. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised to the contact that the fuel tank was cracked. as a result, the fuel pump module and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he noticed the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised the contact that they needed to replace the fuel pump. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not under the recall, providing no additional assistance. the failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) that might be related to the failure. the failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after having the fuel pump replaced under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), the contact could smell an overpowering odor of gasoline in the vehicle. the failure was present prior to the recall repairs. the contact replaced the fuel tank but to no avail. the contact stated that based on his inspection, the fuel fill hose connection was the cause of the leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she smelled a strong fuel odor. the contact also stated that the odor was strongest when the vehicle was parked after being recently driven. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the failure was not yet diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I received a recall on the power steering. i called them and told them that my power steering had gone out twice on the car while i was driving it. they told me to bring it in immediately since i was experiencing problems. i brought it in and they fixed it promptly but ever since i have been having other electrical problems with the blinkers not clicking off, the dashboard lights coming on and off. i also had a problem with my gas tank leaking. i had someone to fix it because it was pouring gas out and i didn't have the money to pay what a dealer would charge. several months after i had it fixed i got recall in the mail for the faulty gas tank. i also had a wheel bearing that went out but the car was still under warranty and the dealer fixed it free of charge. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that within 20 miles after refueling to capacity, the fuel tank had burned one quarter of a tank of gasoline. the contact also mentioned that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline from within the vehicle. the overpowering odor would cause the contact headaches whenever she operated the vehicle. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was nothing that they could do to assist with the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 40,000.
I purchased a car from cox chevrolet in bradenton, fl which happened to be a 2007 chevrolet cobalt and it had numerous power steering problems which would affect drive-ability during high speeds on the interstate. i had the problem fixed at gainesville chevrolet in florida which cost me over 900 dollars. the manufacturer sent me a recall notice and failed to reimburse me for the cost, also i had a fuel leak which was under recall and yet to no avail the car smelled of fuel and had sparks from the wiring. the car was still under warranty and yet the manufacturer and the dealer, did not purchase the car back from me, they made me purchase a new vehicle and as well did not tell me about the recall until after the fact. i am upset to learn that only now the nhtsa and other government agencies are willing to do something about this. i want compensation for all of the damages caused by chevrolet and by cox chevrolet in florida. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor was present in and around the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 71,939.
I am currently having car issues and started doing some research. i ran across the recall for my vehicle and noticed the dates. i didn't receive a letter for a fuel pump recall but i did have the same issue on the recall (cracked fuel pump). i did get it fixed at a local kwik car shop. i just called my local gm dealer ship to ask why my vehicle wasn't covered by the recall. i do have the receipt where the part was replaced. *tr