Problems with 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

For the past few months a gaining smell of fuel has been smelled in the vehicle. it has been noticed that when driving, there is a "peeing" of gas out of my car from under the gas tank. it does not leak as bad while in park. after some initial diagnosing, there is a fuel system issue that has been recalled on many chevy cobalts, but not mine. below is the recall information: recall number 12v459000 recall date 09/19/2012 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump summary general motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007 chevrolet equinox and pontiac torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas; model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5, and saturn ion vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona, california, florida, nevada, or texas; model year 2008 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona; and model year 2009 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arkansas, arizona, california, nevada, oklahoma, or texas. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a fuel odor was present from underneath the vehicle. the contact looked under the vehicle and found fuel leaking from the fuel tank. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer (fisher chevrolet gmc buick, 775 e 32nd st, yuma, az 85365) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no open recalls under the vin. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact noticed a fuel leak under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel tank and installed a fuel module kit. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was losing fuel while being driven. while in motion, fuel odors were emitted from the vehicle. in addition, the turn signals stopped working and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to premier chevrolet buick gmc (401 s. loop hwy 59, livingston, tx 77351 (936) 587-9398) where the vehicle was repaired. after the repair, the turn signal failed and fuel started leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and a technician stated that the failure was repaired, and nothing could be done because it was no longer covered under the recall. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact constantly noticed a fuel odor in the vehicle. also, the vehicle had trouble starting. the contact diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel pump). the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that strong fuel fumes emitted outside of the vehicle. the contact noticed fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank onto the ground. the contact experienced the same failure as mentioned in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. additionally, the vehicle was not registered in any of the states listed in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 4/20/15*cn

After driving my car it had a strong smell of gas so i parked in my driveway and found a puddle of gas in front of the rear driver side tire. i looked under the car and saw that the gas line coming from the fuel filter was corroded and leaking from a strap. i was very concerned because the exhaust is about 2 inches away from this fuel leak. my fuel efficiency went from 34mpg highway to 26mpg highway so i know i was leaking fuel while driving. i took my cobalt to the dealership and they said that it will cost 750.00 to fix the gas line. my flex tube on the exhaust system also broke around 130000 miles. it's the part in between the exhaust manifold and the cat converter. *tr

Daughter drives vehicle to college. smelling gas and noticed drops underneath car. per mechanic it looked like coming from fuel pump and was told to take to dealer for extended safety bulletin 09226, cracked plastic supply port fuel pump. dealer states that is not it and it is the filler neck of fuel tank. needs to be replace )its plastic???!!!) $1500. this car is getting out of control expensive and this problems is also a well known issue that is not addressed by gm. online there are scores of people with same issue. a fuel tank should not break, period. car is worthless to sell after ignition recall anyway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the fuel line was corroded and leaking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Crack on my fuel tank crack causing gasoline to leak out and fumes to enter my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 38 mph, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle and the fuel indicator on the instrument panel illuminated. the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 111,936.

My 2007 cobalt first showed signs of leaking fuel in the summer of 2014. i took it to get inspected and was told i needed my fuel line purge solenoid replaced. i did so, but the leaking did not stop. then, on 30 december 2014 i got it reinspected and was told there is actually a crack in my fuel tank and that the tank needs to be replaced. there is currently a recall for my make and model of vehicle, but it is only for vehicles manufactured in certain states. i looked up my vin and my vehicle was not made in any of the states listed, but the conditions match the recall details exactly. i believe my tank should be replaced as part of the existing recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the fuel tank seal at the filler neck was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed him that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was unable to restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). the vehicle was towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that a few days after the repairs while driving at 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. as a result, the contact veered to the left into a ditch. in addition, the contact stated that the left turning signal did not function properly and remained on after turning. the contact had to manually push the lever to stop it from flickering. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. djr

I take the car to camino real chevrolet to do the recall for ignition key on 6/9/2014, i get back my car on the same day and go home. i feel that there is some problem on control of speed. on 6/11/2014, i went out with the car for a few mile, the car began lost power and slow down. so i called aaa to tow my car back to the dealer for investigate, they ask me for a checking fee of $300 and told me that they have changed the part, it will be other problem. so i searched the internet there is more recall on that model on the fuel pump and other, but they refuse to replace for me. so i called gm, they said there is no recall on my car, i don't know why? information i searched from the internet said that the wrong computer program, connection, coded keys anti-theft function will affect the car from starting. they never check that and told me to paid for changing the fuel pump. what should i do? i have no car to use over one week. *tr