Fuel Injection problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Three problems related to fuel injection have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2006 Cobalt.

1 Fuel Injection problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2012

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer states several issues with vehicle related to recalls the consumer stated there was a smell of gasoline inside the vehicle, five sensors were bad, there was a problem with the fuel pump and fuel injection system. The rpm's jumped, when the vehicle was in cruise control mode, the cruise control would shut off for no reason. The consumer had a difficult time starting the vehicle, after she filled the tank, the vehicle would steer to the left, and there were times when the vehicle would jump out of gear.

2 Fuel Injection problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

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.

3 Fuel Injection problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2007

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 updated 02/11/08.




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