Fuel Pump problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

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.

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.

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 family and I were riding in the car , when suddenly there was a awful gas odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where I was told my life was in danger and they did not want me to drive the car. The fuel pump had to be ordered. Also, the ignition lock cylinder was replaced, due to the vehicle not starting at times. . . . Updated 01/29/15.

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump recall notice. The consumer stated he had trouble starting the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer, where they informed him, the fuel pump had no pressure. The consumer then took the vehicle to a repair shop, where they discovered a problem with the gas tank, which was leaking. The leak was where the fuel pump was connected to the gas tank. The consumer notified Chevrolet and they denied there was a problem with the gas tank. A month later, the consumer received a recall, regarding a problem with the fuel pump.

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer requests reimbursement for fuel pump module recall notice repairs.

There is a strong smell of leaking gasoline. There is an existing recall for a fuel leak on this make, model and year, but not in virginia!? NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump the dealer refuses to fix this problem under recall, saying it does not apply to my VIN. My car is affected by this problem, and what state I am in should not exclude them from responsibility. This recall must be extended to all affected owners in every state.

Started to notice difficulty when trying to start my car and the very strong odor of gasoline when the car was in operation and for a period after. I had an inspection done at a gm dealership where they confirmed that the problem was the same fuel pump cracking. Despite recall 09v419000, was told that my vehicle's VIN didn't qualify for any recalls.

Smelled gasoline, noted gasoline dripping from the car. Pulled into an auto parts, the attendant stated thought gas was leaking from around the top of gas tank. The fuel filter and hoses were dry, thus suspected leak on tank top area. I immediately parked my car and was able to google to see if there was others experiencing similar problem. Yes, saw the following: NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 NHTSA action number: n/a component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump though when I called the closest chevy dealer service dept. . . . Service said that my VIN was in the not in the number range for the manufacturer's recall for this very fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump known defective part. . . . My car was well under the age and mileage, just that my VIN was newer thus a few thousands higher than the recall VIN range! well, still this defective part could lead to my car property and more importantly my life and or anyone else in it operating this serious gas tank leaking problem!!!!!! I just received in the mail about recall notice 10023 for loss of power steering assist - replace electric power steering motor. The dealer service will perform the above power steering part replacement, though the defective gasoline pump module would not be covered.

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer states strong fuel odor the consumer stated gm refused to reconize the problem with no restitution for the repair he had done at a non-gm dealer. After the repair was made, he received a service bulletin from the dealer, which stated the fuel pump was re-designed due to potential cracks in the fule lines.

Fuel pump and lines are leaking . Purchased car new in 2007 in mo. . Was told it is not covered under recall notices #09v419000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While traveling 30 mph, the contact noticed a smell of gasoline within the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel pump was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 76,136.

There was a strong odor of gas when driving the car, and it is very hard to start the car. The autoshop said there is a severe fuel leakage, and they found fuel leaking from the fuel tank, and the source of fuel leak was the fuel pump module. This could be very dangerous, and there was indeed a recall for the car model, however, it does not cover car registered in my state. I suggest they include this state, and reimburse my repair.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel within the interior cabin of the vehicle, whether the vehicle was powered on or off. The contact called a local dealer inquiring of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,900 and the current mileage was 25,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt super sport. The contact stated the smell of fuel emitted from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that there was a crack in the fuel line. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 61,100. Updated 6/20/12 updated 06/22/jb.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While parked, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle would also hesitate to start. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the fuel pump module would have to be replaced. The contac referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline within the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was told that the modular reservoir assembly to the fuel pump was fractured and would have to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. Approximately two months later, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they located a fuel leak near the fuel pump. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 38,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong 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 and the contact was informed 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 not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle had a fuel leak that would spill fuels under the passenger compartment. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who verified the failure and diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000. Updated 10/28/lj.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted the smell of fuel from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to start properly at times. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic suggested that the fuel pump could possibly need replacement. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,500 and the current mileage was 94,642.

Fuel pump started leaking fuel.

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to a major crack in the plastic where the fuel pump is connected to the gas tank. There was also a crack developing in the line from the fuel pump the repair required replacing the fuel tank and the fuel pump. The consumer stated he was denied assistance because, he was told repeatedly, there was no recall for his model year. However, his vehicle had the exact defect for which a recall was issued, just not his specific VIN.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a strong odor of fuel was emitted from the exterior of the vehicle. There was no fuel leak visible. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a crack in the fuel tank. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump); and planned to notify the dealer regarding the vehicle eligibility. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact was awaiting repairs to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 56,630. Updated 11/16/11.

There is a recall issued for a faulty fuel pump on 2007 Chevrolet Cobalts but it did not include my VIN number. I smelled gasoline both inside and outside the car. I looked online and found the following website showing many people are having the same problem. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet colbalt. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated and the fuel pump was leaking fuel onto the exhaust pipe. A local mechanic diagnosed that a replacement pump was necessary. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While parked the contact noticed a strong fuel odor from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact they were unable to verify in the VIN was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Ds.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated the fuel is leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The contact notice the leak by the smell of fuel inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to confirm the fuel leak. The contact had not repaired the fuel leak but notice a NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer informed the contact the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated the vehicle could result in a fire. The failure mileage as 62,000. Jo.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the plastic supply fuel module in the fuel tank cracked, causing a leakage. As a result, the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle at any given time. The vehicle exhibited no fuel leakage. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). Although the contact experienced the same failure as mentioned in the recall, the vehicle was ineligible for the repair as a result of not being currently registered or sold in the united states as indicated within the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet colbalt. The contact stated that fuel began to leak while driving at an unknown speed, due to a crack on the fuel pump module. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel pump module was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and shut off when he could smell an odor of gasoline. While having the vehicle repaired by an authorized dealer for an unrelated failure the contact was informed the fuel tank was leaking, but the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. Sm.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline smell from the vehicle interior. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replace. The mechanic also made the contact aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) for her year, make and model vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that contact was not included in the recall and would be responsible for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt lt. While parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle but there was not a visible leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel tank would need to be removed in order to determine the cause of failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the continuous problem. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. The VIN was not available.