Fuel Pump problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle while driving. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware of a fuel leak. The contact stated that gasoline was leaking onto the protective shield underneath the vehicle. The contact called tom gill Chevrolet (7830 commerce dr, florence, ky 41042, (859) 371-7566) and was informed that there was a special coverage on the vehicle for the fuel pump. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was not covered due to the vehicle being listed as a flood damaged vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the status of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated when starting the vehicle there was a fuel odor. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately and when the ignition was released, the vehicle would sound as if it started without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that there was fuel leak. The mechanic also stated that when the ignition was in the on position the fuel pump generated fuel causing it to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the NHTSA campaign: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) was not a valid recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. After the ignition switch had been repaired, the contact experienced difficulty starting the vehicle after it had been parked for short periods of time. The contact smelled fuel vapors inside and outside the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered that the fuel pump assembly was leaking on top of the tank. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Car had starting issues, once took to the mechanic, they found out that the fuel pump connectors were burned and had possibility of igniting during driving. Chevy recalled many cars(cobalts) with the same issues from 2007 to 2009, when we called chevy about our vehicle, they said our car wasn't included in the recall even though we had that problem.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer states difficulty starting vehicle and smells gas the consumer was informed the fuel line was cracked and was leaking. The consumer discovered there was a recall on the 2006/2007 models for the fuel pump, the same fuel pump that had to be replaced in the vehicle. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

Noticed a faint smell of gas while driving my Cobalt on Thursday September 15th, 2011. Gas smell grew stronger later in the day and, on Friday, was so strong that it was overpowering, even with the windows rolled down. Upon taking my car to the mechanic, they found that a plastic supply port on the modular resovoir of my fuel pump had cracked and it was creating a severe fuel leak. I had to replace the fuel pump in order to fix this situation, but, three days later, my car still has an existing gas smell to it. On Friday when the incident occurred, I felt like I had ingested gasoline all day, and it took a while for that feeling to go away. Addtionally, I know that gas leaks are potentially very hazardous and can start fires. In conducting research, it seems that this problem is consistent with recall id # 09v419000 dated 10/29/2009 in which 2006 and 2007 year Chevrolet Cobalts were recalled for the same problem in some states including arizona, where my car was purchased and registered. Service members at a Chevrolet dealership have stated that this issue has become common with my year Cobalts, so perhaps the 2008 Cobalts should be recalled as well? this is a hazardous problem that has turned in to quite an expensive fix for me, and I believe that it needs to be taken care of immediately.