Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

My car is putting out fuel exhaust fumes in my vents. took it to the dealership and they only fixed the fuel pump, but its the exhaust system letting out c02 gases. they are saying the fuel pump and exhaust system is all one module. when i drive behind the wheel i feel like i'm falling asleep. i have to roll my windows down in the freezing cold. they said they will call me when [xxx] returns at the walker chevrolet dealership in franklin, tn. also complained at the freeland chevrolet and they did absolutely nothing. there were several accidents i had to avoid. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

Re: nhtsa action number: pe10005 , recently informed by our mechanic that we have a fuel leak somewhere above the gas tank near the fuel pump. reviewed web and discovered this safety recall and fail to understand how it can be limited to the states described within the recall. i live in kansas with summer time temperatures in the 90-100 degrees routinely. i also understand the repair cost can be substantial, how can it be fair for my neighbor in oklahoma to have this repaired by gm yet i may have to endure a 300 - 600.00 expense, after all safety is safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a strong odor of fuel was present on the interior. as a result, driving was very difficult. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who noticed the fuel line was detached from the fuel pump, causing a leak. the mechanic also stated that the leak was a fire hazard due to its location. the fuel line was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact 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 60,000.

My car smells like gas fumes all the time when i drive it and it makes my head hurt and it was recently inspected and it passed. now two weeks later, it smells like gas, especially in one hundred degree weather and i was not informed about a recall on the fuel injection.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss. the contact stated that when the ignition was started, fuel escaped from the fuel pump. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but repairs were made by a private mechanic. the private mechanic replaced the fuel pump. the manufacturer was not notified about the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. updated 09/27/2011 *ln *tr

Besides prior problems with my 2006 chevy cobalt including replacing the motor and manual transmission, i recently noticed a strong fuel odor when i was driving my car or after i had parked. i noticed the smell on june 29, 2011. i called my mechanic on july 1, 2011 and he scheduled me for service on july 5, 2011 following the independence day holiday weekend. he looked at the car and noticed there was a crack in the mra or modular reservoir assembly which had caused the fuel pump to leak. he stressed the danger i had been in while driving my car due to the highly flammable nature of the fuel leaking from my car. he needs to replace the fuel pump which will cost several hundred dollars. after doing some research on the problem, i found that gm had recalled many 2006 chevy cobalts for this specific reason. i called the customer assistance line and spoke to [xxx] at extension 12783 who told me my car was not included in the recall nor is the problem covered under any warranty or special coverage. it is not a coincidence that my car is suffering the same problem that many 2006 chevy cobalts were recalled for. chevrolet should cover the costs for the repair of the vehicle they sold me. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I purchased pre-owned vehicle that has been releasing toxic fumes, that strongly resemble the smell of gasoline. the smell was less odorless and not noticeable when i bought the car, but now the car smell gets me dizzy and my new born child at the time was diagnosed with bronchiatious. every person from strangers to people i know who get next to the car now express there concern about the car smell. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he could smell an odor of fuel and noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000. the vin was unavailable.

My 2006 chevy cobalt has developed the same fuel system crack/leak issues as described in the recall. however i do not live in any of the states listed so my dealer says its not covered. how can it be recalled in certain states and not others? seems to me a defect is a defect regardless of where the car is registered! now i have to pay for a repair or risk a fire. *tr

Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated a strong odor of fuel was coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the fuel pump failed, causing the fuel tank sensor to fail. the mechanic also informed the contact of nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the manufacturer was notified but the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 36,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while stopped, the contact could smell a strong odor of fuel coming from the exterior. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was a crack on the fuel pump assembly, causing a fuel leak from the rear. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 32,000. updated 07/20/11*lj the consumer stated fuel was leaking around the exhaust. updated 08/01/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph she began to smell a strong gasoline odor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 85,000. the vin was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked and leaking fuel. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v419000 ( fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a fuel odor was present inside of the vehicle while driving 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer discovered a fuel leak from the fuel pump. the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and the contact had yet to make a decision on whether or not to have the vehicle repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 32,200. . updated 03/23/12 *bf updated 05/10/12

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure but stated that the fuel pump might be cracked. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred him to the dealer to determine if it was the same failure specified on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 63,580.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that there was a leak in the fuel pump. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 130,000.

My husband and i had been smelling gas coming from our car for a while. we took it in to get the brakes replaced and they told us that we had a fuel pump leak and would not work on the brakes until it was fixed. the cost to fix is well beyond our means and now we are going through a half a tank of gas every 3 days for less than 30miles of travel. there was a recall on the fuel pump for this problem in several other states, not including the one we live in. we have a very young child and one on the way and do not want anything bad to happen. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated there was a strong gasoline fuel odor from the exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told there was a hole in the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired by the independent repair shop. the failure and current mileage was 57,725.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor was emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and found a cracked fuel line. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer would not assist with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,624. updated 07/08/11*lj updated 07/20/11

My vehicle began to smell like gas but there was no sign of a leak. a friend who is also a fleet technician, looked at the vehicle for me and found there was a small leak near where the fuel lines connect to the fuel sender at the top of the gas tank. in trying to get an estimate of the cost of repairs, i found that numerous people have the same problems with this make, model and year. there is even a recall for this vehicle 09v419000, but only if i live in arizona or nevada. it seems we are being penalized for not purchasing our vehicle in the right state. i found the numerous complaints at this site: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/chevrolet/cobalt/fuel+system

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a crack within one of the plastic fuel lines. the fuel lines were repaired. the manufacturer was also notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure and current mileages were 80,000.

2006 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and other vehicle problems and unsatisfactory customer service at dealership. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would not shut off for about 10 minutes after she switched the ignition to the off position and removed the key. the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly ran out of gas. there was no warning. the very same day, she received a recall notice in the mail regarding an issue with the fuel pump. also, the consumer discovered the batter exploded, when an odor began to come inside the vehicle. also, the engine light illuminated, the ac and heat did not work, the dash lights worked occasionally, the transmission was slipping and the interior was falling apart. *jb the vehicle overheated, the ac compressor failed. while driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. then something went wrong with the battery and toxic fumes from the battery in the trunk were being sucked into the vehicle. the consumer exited the vehicle, opened the trunk and hot battery acid was all over the place. updated 09/08/14

While driving my vehicle decelerated to 5 mph and a engine power light came on. i took it to a local shop and the throttle actuator control error came up. i been told this is occurring a lot in american made vehicles. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that has a gas leak resulting from a defective fule pump module. there is a special coverage adjustment (#09275a), however the dealer and gm say that my car does not qualify for this coverage. i have the bulletin in hand and it identifies the bracketed vin numbers, and my vin number falls within the bracket. i had my vehicle into the dealer who identified my gas leak resulting from the fuel pump module, which needed to be replaced but they will not allow me coverage under this special coverage adjustment. *kb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a strong smell of fuel from the passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the vehicle was included in recall 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the current and failure mileages were 35,700.

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt. it has been leaking gas and not starting for about 2 weeks. i took it to the dealer and they said it was the fuel pump which got recalled but only if you live in nv and az. *ln

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the fuel line was fractured and leaking abnormally. the contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer stated that a representative would be sent to further inspect the nature of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 52,000.

Campaign 09v419000 states that certain vin numbered 2006 chevy cobalts have a fuel pump module that may crack and break and leak gas which could cause a fire. i took my car into the dealership and now gm is saying my car doesn't fall under the vin numbers. my car does fit between the breakpoints. i am having to pay for a new fuel pump which is very expensive. my car has been leaking gas and it was because of this exact cause and now gm won't fix it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 35 mph when an overpowering gasoline fuel odor filled the interior cabin. the contact was unable to locate a fuel leak and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. the mechanic advised that the fuel module was fractured in half. the mechanic placed an order for the fuel module and advised that the vehicle could have started a fire while driving. the contact had not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was unknown.

Failure on the fuel pump,leaking under the car alot dangerous fumes does not start at times and when it does leaks alot of gas and smells really strong and then stops suddening. so will not move it due to its danger of the gas leak. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was stationary or in operation, there would be an extremely strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they detected fuel leaking from the emission valve. the contact was waiting for a response from the insurance company in order to cover the repair expense. the failure mileage was approximately 60,200.

We experienced the same problem described in nhtsa campaign number 09v419000 on our 2006 chevy cobalt (vin [xxx]). we smelled a strong fuel smell and took it to the dealer (sands chevrolet glendale az) for repair under the recall. we were denied service under the recall even though the plastic supply port was cracked and leaking fuel as described in the recall. we were charged $673.48 to repair the dangerous defect plus $134.24 for another fuel filter they said we needed. due to the potentially deadly defect we had no choice but to pay for the repair. if the dealer was telling the truth then it seems the scope of the recall needs to be expanded. please look into this. we don't want to see drivers of the 2006 cobalt exposed to this potentially deadly defect and fire hazard. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 70 mph the fuel gauge rapidly started moving down and fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. she had to drive onto the emergency lane and call a tow truck. the vehicle was towed to her residence where a mechanic inspected it and found a leak on the fuel pump hose. the manufacturer was contacted who stated there are no recalls and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 137,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated fuel was leaking onto the exhaust pipe, which could cause a fire to occur. the failure also caused the vehicle to stall. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the modular reservoir assembly failed causing a fuel leak that was recalled under campaign 09v419000, fuel. the manufacturer told the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 78000. the current mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was stopped at a traffic stop when the check engine warning light illuminated and the contact stated that she could smell burning fuel. the vehicle was taken to a local auto parts store where the contact was advised that the check engine light was illuminated because of the oxygen sensor. the contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump modular onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the contact was unable to confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. the vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. the manufacture was not contacted. the failure mileage was 67,520 and the current mileage was 67,695.

Gasoline leak from fuel tank at fuel pump, 2006 chevy cobalt registered in new york state. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked the engine was turned on, a fuel odor was coming from the outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians diagnosed the problem to be the fuel pump module which needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that there was a recall for his year, make and model but his vin was not included (nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000,fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the approximate failure mileage was 66,244.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for a routine oil change when the contact was informed that there was an abnormally strong gasoline fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. the mechanic discovered a fuel leak and performed a diagnostic. the mechanic advised the contact that the fuel sending unit was fractured at the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. updated 01/04/11*lj the consumer stated the same problem he experienced a recall was issued. however, his vin was not included. updated 01/10/11*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Upon exiting vehicle, noticed extremely strong smell of gas on 9/1/10. gas smell did not dissipate, and in fact got stronger over the period of one week. noticeable inside and outside the cabin. mileage at time of failure was approximately 72500. spoke with dealer about problem, told that it did not fall under current recall conditions and there was nothing they could do. had mechanic look at it, who confirmed that the fuel pump module needed replaced the lines attached to it had cracked and was leaking fuel on the top of the tank. extreme fire hazard. repairs were $760. fuel pump module was replaced after diagnostics and having the tank dropped. part available. exact description of problem falls under the nhtsa campaign 09v419000 recall. car is not in recall state, but issue has been indicated to be related to high heat. heat in current state (wv) has been 90+ degrees for more than 2 months. dealer did not look at recall, only at the vis which did not include my car's vin, apparently. this is an extreme safety issue, and should be expanded to include all 2006 chevy cobalts who have similar parts in their car. the state specific recall has been indicated in numerous complaints abundant on the internet to be a false, as people are affected nationwide. gm claims that safety is their number one concern, but they do not (according to the rep i spoke with ) have an ongoing investigation into whether they should expand this recall into other states. this is appalling and needs looked into by someone who has the consumer's safety in their best interest. *tr

Car smelled like gas all the time, wouldn't start easily when cold. gas was leaking from the top of the fuel pump. fuel pump was replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. she was not clear on how the failure began because someone else was operating the vehicle. the driver began to smell gasoline coming from the vehicle while driving at any speed or while parked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed there was a fuel leak and it was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel tank. the contact believed the failure to be within the fuel pump module. the contact believed that the vehicle was included in recall 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) . the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 83,000 and the current mileage was approximately 86,000.

I had just returned home from shopping in my 2006 chevrolet cobalt. i noticed a strong smell of gasoline at the back of the car. i looked under the car and saw gasoline was leaking from the top of the fuel tank and collecting on the ground. after lowering the fuel tank it was easy to see the problem. the fuel return line had fractured at the top of the fuel pump module. the car was undriveable. fortunately this happened in my driveway. i bought a new fuel pump module at my chevrolet dealer for $304.36 and replaced the part myself. i understand there is a recall for this problem but not in my state. i live in pennsylvania which is not part of the recall. i have retained the old part. *tr

2006 chevrolet cobalt fuel leak. plastic port on top of fuel pump assembly cracked. i see there is a recall in certain states for this problem, but i live in virginia and that state is not listed in the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they detected an internal fuel leakage and informed that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. there was recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline delivery: fuel pump); however, the recall indicated that the vehicle must be registered or sold in one of the states mentioned in the recall defect. the contacts vehicle was not a part of the recall due to the state exclusion. the vehicle was being repaired at the owner's expense. the failure was approximately 43,000. updated 11/19/10 *cn updated 11/23/10*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline in from the rear of the vehicle. the contact later discovered that the fuel line was leaking gasoline. the contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised by the dealer that his vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 53,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated there was an unusually strong odor of gasoline. she then noticed that gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. the dealer and the manufacturer were both notified and the contact was advised the vehicle was not under recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 82,150. updated 11/16/10. *lj

After parking vehicle i noticed a strong gasoline odor emitting from the car. took it to a mechanic who said it was the fuel pump leaking and it needed to be replaced. cost me $750.00. i see on the internet that this is a common problem with this vehicle. i live in and bought my car new in florida which is one of the states that is covered under the recall notice # 09v419000. i was never issued a notice by gm about this recall . the only way i did find out about it was that my sister owns a 2007 chevy cobalt and she received one. she also lives in and bought her car in florida. i feel that gm should have sent me a notice and also that they should pay for the repairs i had to incur on my vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the driving approximately 40 mph, the contact was approaching a complete stop and smelled a strong odor of fuel emitting inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the fuel pump module. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the recall stated that the vehicle must be either originally sold or currently registered in the states indicated in the recall; however, the vehicle was not included due to those specifications mentioned. the failure mileage was 105,000. the vin was unavailable.