Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

Had to change my fuel pump due to a crack on it. My key gets stuck in the ignition switch in order to take it out I have to push a button under the steering wheel. I to change my steering shaft because it does a clacking noise.

Very strong fuel smell started occurring that was noticeable even after long periods after parking. Upon further investigation a fuel leak was discovered on the outlet of the fuel pump which is integral to the fuel tank. It appears there is a crack or some sort of defect causing the exterior piece on that fuel pump to fail. Vehicle only has 64,300 miles on it.

Fuel smell around rear of car. Chevrolet refused to repair despite a known issue and recall. Paid $1100. At non dealer to diagnose and repair. Leaking fuel lines on top of gas tank from in tank fuel pump.

Vehicle keeps stalling and shitting down when turning or a speed bump. Was informed it was the fuel pump.

I already had a recall on the fuel pump or modular and then on the ignition switch. The check engine light has always been on. They couldn't get it to go off even when they did those repairs, then one day the turn signals stopped turning off after making a turn. The newest problem and the scariest one to me is now a gas leak. I went out and started my car, started to reverse and then smelled a strong odor of gas. I stopped and noticed my gas gauge actually going down. So I shut the car off hurried up and got my kids out and then saw the gas pouring on the road from under my car. I can't believe the problems that I've had with this car. Chevy needs to be held accountable for these problems. It's their cheap mistakes. The only reason I have continued to keep the car is because it belonged to my little brother who died in a tragic car cash with his pregnant fianc� and my father. So I haven't wanted to part with it. I have seen that others have had the same problems and apparently there was recalls for some of these problems on others but not for my VIN. How is that right? they need to be responsible for fixing this and they need to fix everything correctly this time. I need help with this problem, I'm not sure where else to turn at this point.

Recall number 09v419000 recall date 10/29/2009 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump I'm having the same problems with my car as this recall, but because my VIN isn't flagged the dealership won't repair my vehicle.

There was a regional recall done on the fuel pump module on many different gm vehicles. Due to a crack in the plastic around the modular caused by extreme heat exposure. When the issue occurs, it leaks gas and fumes, also there is a very prominent gas smell surrounding the entire vehicle hours after being parked. I live in kentucky, my VIN is between the VIN breakpoints on the recall but due to my region, I'm not included in the recall. Gm to save money has made a special policy concerning this issue to fix the problem and pay fully but because it is not a "safety concern" which was said to me by Chevrolet customer representative paul, it wasn't a dire issue. This is a safety concern directly stated by NHTSA, and the part in general should be recalled completely not just regionally. I am now, due to it being my only transportation, until I can afford a rental, driving a vehicle that is leaking gas and fumes due to a faulty factory part put on my vehicle by gm. This issue should be addressed. Consumers are in danger and due to not being in a certain "region" we are risky our safety and the safety of others because we can not get a fair recall done.

My 2006 chevy Cobalt ss smells of gas both inside and outside of the car. I researched this issue with my make/model/year of car and found that other states (not mine), had a recall involving the fuel pump on this car. I don't understand why other states didn't recall this issue when many other states have complaints about this issue? I live in michigan and many others have posted the same problem with their car yet none of us are in the 2 states with the recall. All states should be included as this can cause a fire! I shouldn't have to pay for this to be fixed when it is obvioulsy a serious problem!.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact smelled a strong odor of fuel throughout the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the vehicle could catch fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (red carpet automotive) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was cracked. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,000.

Smelled gas outside and inside car while driving and parked. Looked under car and gas was leaking from fuel line in front of driver rear tire. Fuel line in close quarters with exhaust and was spraying onto exhaust pipe. Contacted dealer to check on price of repair or recall and dealer stated they have had many Cobalts similar year with leaking fuel line in same location. Stated gm used an absorbent heat wrap on that section of fuel line and that is corroding the line. Cost for replacing lines was over $800. I am deciding on repair route due to excessive cost of repair. This is an extremely dangerous failure in gm's end and needs the fuel line recalled. Appears both lines are leaking right by each other. This is a fire/explosion hazard and is very common. Gm recalled the fuel pumps for possible leaks but not these failing lines? my garage kept low mileage (97000) car should not need it's fuel lines replaced already, especially at $800 plus.

The fuel lines in my 2006 chevy Cobalt began leaking yesterday. A fuel smell was noticed in the cabin of the car. I also noticed some dripping fuel in the rear of the car. I took it to my local chevy dealer and was told it was not covered under the previous recall because it was not the plastic line that went into the fuel pump. While off the car just dripped fuel about 1 drop every 10 seconds. While running and stationary it was a steady stream of fuel pouring out.

There is a fuel pump leak. Also there is a recall on other Cobalts for this problem, but according to the website my car is not covered.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook and shut off. The contact smelled fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the ignition fuel coil, spark plug coil, and fuel pump relay. The failure recurred and the check engine indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,300.

Recently started to notice a fuel odor emanating from under vehicle adjacent to the rear wheels, started to notice appx. Two weeks ago. I am aware of the 2009 recall (gm-09226) regarding the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system (fuel pump and cracked fuel lines). So far, there is not any noticeable liquid gasoline, but the odor is prevalent, especially after vehicle is driven. Originally thought it might be a venting issue, but not so sure now. Gas cap is in good condition. Since this vehicle is registered in PA, the 2009 recall did not apply even though my VIN is in the recall range. Vehicle was purchased in 2010, no recall letter ever received by gm. I had called a local Chevrolet dealer to verify VIN and if it would apply, but was told my vehicle's VIN is not slated for the recall repairs to the fuel system. Very concerned due to the potential for a serious problem regarding fuel leaks. Trying to determine whether to take to Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis or go to a trusted, local mechanic.

I am copy/pasting the recall notice. This is happening in a vehicle in mississippi. General motors is recalling certain 2006�2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn ion, and pontiac g5 vehicles registered in arizona, nevada, California, florida, and texas because of a crack that could possibly develop on the plastic supply or return port of the fuel modular reservoir assembly. This crack could cause a fuel leak that could be observed dripping onto the ground in some cases, causing a possible vehicle performance issue and a fire hazard. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge.

Fuel leak from gas lines at fuel pump and gas tank.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was strong fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. A puddle of fuel was discovered under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The contact had a rebuilt title and the dealer would not acknowledge the special coverage from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

I kept smelling a very strong gas odor and saw gas drops under my car. When driving, car would feel shaky like it wanted to stall and when I stopped at a light or stop sign, the car would shake very hard and then it would actually stall. It started out as a leaky fuel line but turned into both fuel lines snapping off the fuel pump. I had it repaired in June, 2016. There is a "silent recall" on this part, but not for michigan cars (why not michigan cars. . This is a very dangerous problem . . The stalling issue and the fire issue). Although this "silent recall" or the "special warranty" gm issued to cover this part does not expire, the time to get reimbursed expired in 2014, which makes no sense. My car didn't break until 2016, how was I supposed to file a claim 2 years prior to it breaking?.

My fuel tank is leaking gas around the top where the supply/return port is located for the fuel pump. Note this is a 2006 Cobalt that was not covered under the referenced recall. 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 module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak. Consequence fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. What owners should do gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, November 12, 2012. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

We have a 2006 chevy Cobalt with 81000 miles. This vehicle belonged to my father who in turn saved it for my son. The problem that I'm having is that we saved this vehicle so that it would be a good starter car for my son but we have since found out that it is unsafe. We took the car to a local auto repair shop for some work to be done on the car for the front struts to find out that it has a gas leak. Unknown as to how long the leak have been going on. Once finding that information out we took the vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer to see about a recall on the car. Turns out that there is a recall #090226 for the leak but for the fuel pump but not for the fuel line. I was told by the chevy service department tech that it is unknown how the problem may have occured other than being outside or what type of landing the vehicle was parked on. I've had 3 different vehicles & never had a fuel line leakage problem let alone having any type of problem with my vehicle by being outside or being parked on the street. Now if the fuel line & fuel pump work hand in hand why woundn't the fuel line be apart of this recall. As a customer, I do believe that if they had to replace the fuel pump then they would replace the fuel line in order for the parts to work properly. This is a major concern for me because customers would be riding around with a major hazard & wouldn't even know it until they were in an accident that may result in being fatal. There is no reason why this company would recall only 1 part of the issue & not the entire issue. Just another way of dismissing the safety issues with their vehicles that this company has incurred over the years.

A fuel smell was coming from the back of the car, when parked. I took it to the mechanic and he found safety bulletin #09226b. The mechanic called the chevy dealer before removing the fuel tank to confirm the product safety bulletin. They said there was no manufacturer replacement, because I live in illinois. I am the original owner of the car with 97,048 miles, but the recall only applies in warm states (texas, arizona, California, and nevada)the fuel tank was removed and he found a small leak on the fitting at top of the fuel pump module. The fuel pump was replaced and retested for leaks. I paid for the fuel pump and the work. I will never buy a gm car again!.

My car falls under the 09v419 recall. I began smelling strong fuel smell outside the 2006 Cobalt. I brought it into chev dealer to check for fuel pump module recall. They informed me the fuel pump recall was not the issue, instead the fuel lines are rusted out and leaking. . . Tech comments "found both the pressure and return lines are very rusty and leaking fuel". Vehicle has approx 121,000 miles. Cost to repair will be $755. 00. It would appear the fuel lines are faulty/poor construction or the rust-proofing is poor. This problem is very prevalent in this model. Presents a safety hazard, especially when dealer does not plan to replace the fuel pump module despite my VIN # being within the range of the cars affected and safety recall report specifies that the estimated percentage with defect if 100%. Manufacturer should stand behind the product and fix all suspected vehicles.

When the car was in park, we noticed a strong smell of gas. When we looked under the car it was leaking from what appeared to be the gas tank. I took it an independent mechanic who told me that it was leaking from the fuel pump. The repair is going to cost me around $600. The mechanic was nice enough to remind me about certain recalls on this particular make and model from chevy. When I look at the recalls, the particular problem is listed, but for some reason, chevy made it real convenient to say that only certain chevy Cobalts 2006 were going to be fixed. As I entered the VIN number to check it, mine states that there are no recalls for my car. My car fits all the criteria, why is it that mine does not qualify for the recall? I would like to know, if my car did not "qualify" for the recall, then what 2006 chevy Cobalts qualified for the gas leak repair? it seems as though, we the consumers, have to pay for a problem chevy created by using cheap parts. Very upset. We are not purchasing another chevy car again.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, a strong odor of fuel was noticed. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump reservoir assembly was crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000(fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Jo.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while having an oil change performed at an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that there was a fuel leak on the fuel pump. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Pm.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at 30 mph, there was an odor of fuel emitted into the vehicle. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump line was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,788.

Everytime we drive our Cobalt we have a hard time starting it. After a few days with it being hard to start we then started smelling a strong gas odor on the outside and inside of the car. I found there was a recall for the fuel pump, but for some reason it is only in certain states and of course my state (michigan) is not included.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while walking past the vehicle that there was the strong smell of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that fuel could also be seen dripping from the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had become inoperable, allowing fuel to leak from the seal of the fuel tank and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 98,916. Wh.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the fuel pump module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Strong gas smell. There are recalls on fuel pump and parts in other states but not in. This should be on all Cobalts that have this problem. Indiana lives are important too! this is very dangerous and expensive to fix. I have seen many complaints due to this issue online. Why don't you step up and fix you mistakes gm?.

Bad smell of gas coming from my vehicle my family mechanic took a look and noticed a leak coming from the top of my fuel pump. Saw recalls on the fuel pump for models in 2006 and 2007 my vehicle should be on that list and added to this recall. The vehicle is a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS sedan 2. 2 4cyl. Thank you.

Strong gasoline fumes; now I'm told it is a cracked piece on the fuel pump assembly just as described in gm recall no. 090226. $750 to replace; and it is apparently yet another known problem with this vehicle.

I noticed the smell of gas, and my car hesitating to start. I took it to a local shop to get looked at and they told me that the fuel pump was cracked and leaking.

Fuel pump is leaking fuel looking up recall on my 2006 chevy Cobalt and found they accept recalls for the fuel pump modular leaking fuel but not accepted in my state of KS my VIN number falls inbetween the numbers are bwing recalled the smell of fuel is overwhelming and I cannot afford to fix this issue.

I have been having an issue with a strong fuel smell and witnessed a large puddle of gas leaking under the car. Looking under the car I found corroded fuel lines on a plastic chassis bracket. Since the lines come from the pump running forward under the passenger side, this is a real fire hazard. The fuel lines are only a few inches from the exhaust pipe. Upon ignition this could ignite a fire. Several online complaints have been made to recall forums mentioning the same issue with the Cobalt model. In the passed their has been a recall, but only for the fuel pump,not including the fuel lines. Also, many including myself have went to the Chevrolet deal to get this problem solved. The problem is that they refuse to fix any unless I pay $600 or more for the fuel lines. The fuel lines are not even included into any warranty, yet the fuel pump is. Since there has been a major issue with this life threatening issue, the materials are obviously problematic and need to be recalled or revised.