general problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel near the fuel cap/tank. There was fuel leaking from the fuel cap. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline).  .

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel odor and a leak at the rear driver’s side tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank leaving puddles of fuel on the ground. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the NHTSA campaign number 09v419000(fuel system). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Check engine light with the code 0410. On Friday I took my car to a shop because my car started to smell like electrical wires were burning and that is when I noticed the my engine light was on. When the shop checked it had a code for 0410. I looked this code up and I had said there was a recall on this code but I noticed that my car was not on this list.

My daughter's car (2007 chevy Cobalt lt, titled in my name) developed a strong fuel odor. The waranty had recently expired in December. The dealership had recently made a warranty repair and a recall repair to the vehicle 11/2011, but was not open on a Saturday. A local shop identified the problem, and I called the dealership and gm to see if they would fix based on a recall for the exact same problem & model #, NHTSA # 09v419000. They refused based a nc salvage title on the car that was due to a replaced bumper, 3 years ago, which had no impact on the fuel system. Remember they had just done warranty work 2 months ago, but said the warranty had expired, although the gm rep said the warranty had been extended for 10 years for this problem as a part of a settlement, but said the salvage title did not warrant repair. When pushed about the previous work they had performed, the recall on record, and why did they not fix it when they fixed a steering recall; he called the dealership, they said it was because it was working fine and did not show the symptoms of the recall at the time. My exact same point!!! the salvage title/bumper had no impact to the fuel system for 3 years; and their (gm) responsibility in meeting a NHTSA recall. They are trying to use a loophole to avoid their responsibility on this recall. I had to pay $593 today so my daughter's car would not catch on fire as was mentioned on several internet websites in relation to this recall. Both gentlemen I spoke to were polite, but indicated it was not their fault because it did not show on their computer as an issue, and for them to react it had to show as a VIN # they could repair, even though, here was a car with the same year model make and recall with the same defective part in the exact same defective location, they were "powerless to help". Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Our 2007 Cobalt LS is experiencing the exact below fuel system issue, but is not included as part of the recall due to where it was sold or registered is not in the states listed. The gas smell/fumes and visible leak when parked at an incline are extreme. We are terrified to drive it for fear it will explode or catch fire. It was purchased used in mid-2010 from a dealer who will not even look at it without charging a significant fee, let alone the cost of replacing whatever it is that needs replaced. Note - this vehicle is registered and titled in my mother-in-laws name. Summary = general motors is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, pontiac g5 and Saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, California, florida, nevada and texas. The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected.

I started to smell gas when the car was parked in the garage and it is getting worse. The VIN is within the range of gm's recall notice number 09226, but when I called gm customer service line it does not fall within the exact VIN, even though it is exactly the same defect impacting the other vehicles that qualify for the recall. This is a safety issue and it is costing approximately $600 to $700 to fix. That is about 20- 30 percent of the total value of the vehicle. This could cause a fire and gm knows this isuse. They did provide me with a claim or complaint number. They need to include this in the recall before it is too late.

Experienced strong fuel odor in and around vehicle after driving. Contacted dealer service department and scheduled appt to have vehicle inspected and repaired. Owner researched the issue and found vehicle recall 09226a. When vehicle went in for service, owner was advised by service rep that recall was not for the vehicle and charges would apply. VIN indicates it was in the VIN breakpoints but vehicle was not associated with any of the states identified (arizona, California, florida, nevada, and texas). Appears the gm and/or the service departments have misinterpreted the recall to mean both the VIN breakpoints and the affected states have to be valid for the recall to apply. Repair was done under warrenty. Owner never received recall notice which should have been sent to all vehicle owners with vins within the breakpoints with no consideration given to a particular state.

The odor of gasoline around the vehicle after it has been driven. The dealership says there is a fuel system problem and there is a recall on them, however my VIN is not under the recall list and I will have to pay out of pocket for it. The issues that are under the current recall for this car are what is wrong with my car, yet my car is not under the recall list.

My husband and I purchased the vehicle in question in April 2007, at approx. 50,000 miles my car started to miss, then began to accelerate on its own and lunge as I was coming to a stop. We brought the car back to dealer where purchased, we were then sent on "wild goose chase," first we were told it was a fuel pedal sensor, nxt they replaced the computer, followed by the wiring harness, this however, did not fix the problem, we took it back for a fourth time and the ended up rebuilding the head on the motor, car has not ran correctly ever since. We tried to file a lemon law claim but needed four receipts to prove warranty work, we had three and after the fourth when picked up car the dealer would not release fourth, that was a year ago. My car now has 88,000 miles on it, it is beginning to idle rough again and when I put fuel in it, the car does not want to start, at first it will not do anything, and then it will try to turn over but will not start I then have to slam the fuel to it in order to get it started, once it starts it will idle rough and I have to keep giving it fuel in order for the idle to smooth. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned, I will be hard pressed to ever buy another chevy!!!!!!!.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when driving or while the vehicle was parked she would smell a gasoline odor and there was also a fuel leak. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the return ports for the fuel system due to it being fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 04/15/lj.

Smell of fuel odor on passenger rear of vehicle. Inspection revealed fuel leak at the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly.

I own a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (VIN number [xxx]) which was purchased and licensed in the state of texas. There is a current recall for some 2007 chevy Cobalts (NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000). The dealer I contacted indicated that my auto was not part of the recall and I never received a recall notice. However, my car is experiencing the same symptions as cars that have been recalled for this issue. The symptions are: (1) gas small (2) noticable reduction in fuel mileage (from 27 mpg to 18 mpg) (3) difficult starting I believe my car should have been included in this recall as well. Is there any way to address this issue? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While driving 07 Chevrolet Cobalt on highway in nevada when smoke emitted filling the vehicle, rolled down windows to see and pulled over 2 lanes to get off the highway and just got out of the vehicle as it was engulfed in flames. Tires popped then vehicle exploded.

There is a strong smell of gas in the car when I start the care remotely. This is not the first time that I noticed this. It happened in 2007 when I first bought the car. I reported it to the dealer whose response was that they could not duplicate the incident.

I received a safety recall notice and I called mission Chevrolet in el paso TX to schedule and appointment as per the recall notice, I spoke to a representative in the service department and he told me that I could not schedule an appointment since he did not anticipate having parts available because he was only receiving 15 parts and they would be used for first come first serve customers. I work full time and am a distance away from the dealership so I have to have an appointment and according to him the recall check would require my leaving car for the day. All of which is quite different to what was described on the recall notice of a 15 minute check and an hour and a half replacement time if necessary. So now I am at a disadvantage if I can not take care of this issue and could be jeopardizing my safety.

We own 2007 Cobalt our daughter drives. She started complaining in Sep '09 of a gas smell but we really didn't pay her any mind. Then, about 6 wks. Ago when she had to drive me to an appt. I could really smell the gas fumes. It made me sick. I called huffines Chevrolet lewisville,TX (where we got the car) & was told her VIN # didn't have a recall. He didn't do anything else. Then, I called a dealer in frisco,TX where my daughter lives. The mechanic dept. Looked up her VIN & said "no recall for that VIN # but you have extended warranty we can fix it. " so, at no charge it was taken care of. Then, a few weeks later I get a recall for the mra to be replaced as it can be dangerous?! letter states that if there is a crack, fuel can leak & there could be a fire?! besides the recall you have just issued for the power steering "why don't you make sure recalls are sent out in a timely manner for mra parts in Cobalt's as well especially as dangerous as it can be!!! I was told that her VIN# fell through the cracks in your system & that's why our car VIN # didn't get a recall? anything to do with a leak in the fuel area is a very hazardous issue. Our daughter was inhaling gas fumes for months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hopefully there is not any lung or brain damage.

Purchased a 2007 Cobalt Aug 13, 2007; 1 year later and till date had to bring car in for all issues pertaining to the fuel system of the car. I have broken down as a result of the fuel system in my car, have had to pay for rental car's and miss time from work. Dealership and gm does not feel my car should be replaced.