Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2006 cobalt i have experienced this problem a couple of times but it did not concern me until know that i look at the recalls. when driving my car at freeway speeds i get a gasoline like smell. this has happened for a couple of years. i took it to a dealer about 2 weeks ago and they checked it out and told me that the recall did not pertain to me, but i have looked at the vin numbers and they match but i have not received a recall letter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline odor within the vehicle. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 123,575.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle automatically sped out of control. the vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree. the vehicle sustained a considerable amount of damage. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that there was a recall for the failure; however, they were never notified. the vehicle was repaired through her insurance agency at the cost of $6,971.29. the contact paid a $500 deductible. her vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was diagnosed as having a faulty fuel injection system. the powertrain, recall number, and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage was 6,800. updated 02-11-08 *bf updated 02/11/08 *tr

Smelled gas and saw gas leaking from under car. small fire started and put it out. took car in. steering wheel locked up fixed but never right. now the ignition switch is being fixed but all the lights in the dash are lighted up due to this. no turn signals. car is not right. car has never been right! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the fuel gauge was defective and a providing erroneous readings. the failure occurred and the fuel gauge had been replaced four times before. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

(1) car shuts itself off while i was driving down the freeway. during@ rush hour i veered away ( w-no power to car ),from traffic behind me. parked ,shut car off, took key out of ignition, then replaced and started it back up, and proceeded enroute. (2) after market cruise control failure to shut off and turn on. (3) result of above (2)after market cruise control takes its own mind and decides to fully accelerate until gearing down in hopes it 'awakes' the computer (automatic transmission),then cruise control will finally shut off. (consequence ) passenger had a heart attack. i called a taxi. "he's ok" (4) service air bags light have been on since 20,k miles i now have 47,xxx miles. (5)stock tires and rims wobble with irritating continous noises -can't ge rid of it. (6) stock seats driver and passenger sides both were installed incorrectlythey are really slantedlike this ( / \ ). (7) a clunking bucket sounding noise fills very slowly, (health problems) an odor is always present leaving me light headed ,nautious while driving, dizzy exiting car,and with breathing problems -like shortness of breath. i have severe back problems now, and can not sit in the car for more than 20 min, upon a break of fresh air and a walk for the spine. (8) brakes sound and feel (when applied),scratchy.@5,000 miles the chevy dealership had to turn and shave allready my disc brakes saying they were worn in. (9) my heater makes a lot of noises when using it. (10) acceleration hesitation. *jb

I have owned my 2006 chevy cobalt since june 2006 and have had numerous problems out of this car. i have had to pay out of pocket for every repair because they seem to all happen before a recall is issued and the dealerships will not refund money on the repairs. 1) a/c leaks water in passenger side floor board. i have had it in the shop 3 times and it is still leaking. no one can figure out why the water is leaking into the car. 2) gas tank had to be replaced due to fuel lines cracking. 3) power steering went out while my husband was driving on the interstate and was about 130 miles from home. 4) the car would die if the rpm's got too low, this was caused by a carbon build up on the idler. 5) there is no way to check the transmission fluid and it is starting to slip and take forever to upshift. 6) the key gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out. 7) the drivers side door gets stuck and will not open. 8) the door latch sometimes messes up and the door does not close. 9) the stereo display and buttons no longer work. i can not use the cd player for fear of losing the cd for ever since the eject button doesn't work. i can not see the clock or what station the radio is on. the car lost its value so fast that even after 4 yrs of having it i still can not trade it in due to the amt. i still owe on it. so i am stuck driving this piece of crap until it is paid for. i have already invested several thousands of dollars into this car for these problems. i believe that the car is a lemon and i should be reimbursed for the car and all of the out of pocket repairs i have had to make. *tr