Other Fuel System Pump Problems of 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.

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Fuel leak,. Fuel leakage from car, will no longer start. Bad fuel pump,bad fuel lines. Why is there no recall for this obvious design flaw?.

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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.

First time plastic fuel line cracked at fuel pump and whole fuel pump assembly needed replaced. Now there is a fuel line that has corroded. It is costing $1030 at the chevy dealer to fix this line. Fuel is leaking behind the driver door in front of the rear tire. When lifted fuel appears to be coming from above fuel tank.

Fuel starting leaking by the left rear wheel. The fuel is dripping from the fuel and vapor recovery lines around the area where there is a holding clip. Looks like it could be spraying out above that area possibly where the fuel pump is located. I noticed the smell of fuel first while driving. Once the vehicle stopped I found gas leaking as described above.

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Fuel puddle under car- shop had to replace fuel pump as it was leaking on top of the tank. Gm refuses to pay for the repair as they say only 2006 thru 2009 chevy Cobalt's have this problem. This is a 2010 (last year made) this is very dangerous senario - does someone have to die before a recall is mandated.

There is a severe fuel leak on the fuel line near the back of the car on the driver side. It appears to be a heavily corroded area. While the vehicle is running it is a steady leak as the fuel pump is running. When the engine is off the leak eventually stops once all of the fuel in the line has drained out.

Gas lear near rear on passenger back side near gas tank. . . Seems to be shooting out near fuel pump.

I was driving the car and after parking it and getting out smelled a strong odor of gas. I didn't know where it was coming from so didn't think anything of it and drove the car a couple more times and each time after upon leaving the car smelled again a strong odor of gas. I decided to visually inspect the underside of the car and saw gas leaking from in front of the driver side rear tire. I quit driving the car and looked online to see if other people were having this same issue and there were. I called a couple chevy dealerships and asked if their was a recall and was told to bring it in and they would have to inspect it to determine if it was the fuel pump assembly and if so they would fix it for free. Knowing the car was unsafe and very dangerous to drive I rented a car dolly and brought it to a chevy dealership approximately 35 miles away. After inspection we were told it was not the fuel pump assembly but the gas lines. We had to pay $634 to have the car repaired. Repair was done in February 2020. The car had roughly 88,000 miles on it at the time problem noticed.

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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.

Fuel lines rusted and causing fuel to drip by rear driver side tire once fuel pump turns on.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle they noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. They noticed that their was fuel underneath the fuel tank of the vehicle. They noticed that fuel was coming from the vehicle's fuel pump. The contact contacted the dealership (name unknown) who referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact contacted the manufacturer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number:12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however, the vehicle was not officially diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,338. Gl.

#12192b excessive gas leak from fuel pump module while car is turned on. I see their is a special document for this problem.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon exiting his vehicle, he could smell gas coming from the vehicle; upon further discovery, he noticed that fuel was leaking from fuel tank. The contact stated that he had come across an article where it mentioned that plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump can break off and potentially cause a fire; the failure can occur in the vehicle when vehicles are in high humidity climates. Upon further investigation, contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000( fuel system, gasoline) which was the same failure the contact experienced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000. Jo.

Fuel line rusted above the driver side wheel and burst while driving down the road. Fuel pump shorted out and died while driving a few months later.

My car fuel pump modulator problem. That has been on recall. But not for my vehicle. I do not know the history of what stat it origionally was bought in. But I think if those cars have recall why shouldnt mine? it now leaks gas under gas tank and when I tried to start it gives me hard time. It started 7/2019. Makes car bog down when accelerating. Does it sitting and when moving.

For the past few months a gaining smell of fuel has been smelled in the vehicle. It has been noticed that when driving, there is a "peeing" of gas out of my car from under the gas tank. It does not leak as bad while in park. After some initial diagnosing, there is a fuel system issue that has been recalled on many chevy Cobalts, but not mine. Below is the recall information: 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. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

The fuel pump stopped working. After inspection the fuel pump was charred and the electrical plug running from the lid that locks under the tank locking ring crumbled apart. It was so burnt its a wonder a fire didn't start since it's inside the tank. To make things worse the lid that seals in the connector and all the hoses to the fuel pump is non existent. The part number is not even listed.

We have owned a 2009 chevy Cobalt for 3 years - and each year, something has had to be replaced/repaired with the fuel system. The first year, the fuel pump had to be replaced and was paid for out of pocket. The second year, the fuel pump had to be replaced again and was covered under a recall. Once again, the car is acting the same as before each time the fuel pump had to be replaced (strong gas odor, leaking fuel, decreased power when turning especially, as if sufficient fuel isn't being supplied to the motor) for the third year in a row. I contacted the manufacturer to report the repeat concerns (case # 9-4957891748) and was told that there is a special coverage adjustment (#12191) available for a fuel pump module replacement that our car may qualify for and was directed to take it to any gm dealership for a diagnostic review which I did the same day. I just received a call from the dealership and based on their diagnostic review, the problem this time is due to the fuel lines rusting out, which would not be covered under the special coverage adjustment. There are only 121,000 miles on our vehicle and it is kept in a garage when not being driven. Needing to replace the fuel lines now after having to have the fuel pump replaced twice (and all within 3 years) seems to be poor craftsmanship on behalf of the manufacturer, and after researching similar concerns online reveals an abundance of similar complaints of continued fuel system repairs/malfunctions of other chevy Cobalt owners for the same year vehicle. It is unsafe to drive a vehicle that consistently has a compromised fuel system, and deems further response and accountability from the manufacturer to the excessive number of consumers that have been provided a vehicle that is dangerous to operate, and have been placed under the unnecessary financial burden of repeat repairs and concerns.

Fuel pump leaking.

"takata recall", gas tank, fuel pump was under warranty but fuel line between engine and gas tank was not. Several reports on internet and you tube show issues under the vehicle just past drivers door mid section. Over 400 to fix on fixed income, with thus being a gas leak and the lines not having a covering was a hazard in an accident and should be a recall item.

I noticed a gas leak under my rear passenger seat and can smell gas outside of the car. Took it to a garage and they said the fuel lines are leaking where they connect to the fuel pump, but they have seen many Cobalts come in with this issue and it's covered under recall. I checked with gm, my VIN has no recall for that issue. There is no rust under the car so this is definitely a manufacturing issue.

Strong odor of gas while vehicle is running and parked. No visible leak. Gm customer service stated it is not covered under recall or special coverage 12191b: special coverage adjustment � fuel odor or spotting on ground � replace fuel pump module � (Jul 8, 2015) even though vehicle exhibits symptoms described in the recall/special coverage. Gm knows about this problem and will not extend the coverage to other states with known problems. This is a highly unsafe defect. Gm must feel the cost of wrongful death lawsuits are more cost effective than doing the right thing and repairing these defects.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was noticed when the driver parked the vehicle. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel pump module fractured. The fuel pump module was not replaced. The vehicle was not taken a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,652.

Smelled gas emitting from vehicle while parked, next day strong smell in vehicle, uncomfortable while driving. Took to garage and was told it was under recall for fuel pump and lines from the fuel pump. Took to gm dealership and was told that the fuel lines were cracked and disintergrated,(cited "northern car"). Having no recall effect. Pay 850. 00 plus out of pocket.

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

My fuel pump assembly return on the module cracked and disengaged from the pump (equinox) resulting in a bad gas leak. I had to replace it Friday, August 10, 2018. The cost was $691. 60.

My car had a major gas leak, took it to a local garage and had it repaired. Mechanic said I should check into getting reimbursed. I took the repair bill to ganley Chevrolet dealer located at 13865 brookpark rd, brookpark OH 44142. Man in service department checked with his supervisor about reimbursement then gave me form to fill out to send to gmac for reimbursement. I contacted GMC to verify the correct mailing address and mailed the form to them on August 6th they said I should get the reimbursement. I didn't hear back so I called them on oct 15th. They wanted me to fax paperwork and registration to them and said reimbursement would be forthcoming. I faxed the paperwork to them on October 18th. I received a call on October 25th and was told no reimbursement. My car had less than 38,000 miles on it at the time of the repair, mechanic said lines on fuel pump assembly were dry rotted and that should not have happened. He had to drop the tank and replace the lines and the fuel pump assembly. Cost for the repair was $486. 00. Gmac refused to reimburse me for the repairs. I filed a complaint with the bbb and they referred me to the state secretary, I contacted ruth johnson, secretary of the state of michigan per bbb instructions. I received a letter from her that I should contact you. There was a recall on this particular problem with the car but per gmac it is no longer valid. Can you help?.

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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor, while driving or parked. The contact inspected the vehicle and found fuel on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Chevrolet dealership. The dealer performed a diagnostic and advised the contact that the fuel line was leaking. However, the contact reinspected the vehicle himself and found that the fuel pump was leaking. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 215,000. Li.

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.

Fuel pump leaking gas while driving and stationary.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel tank started to leak. The vehicle was taken to dealer criswell Chevrolet of thurmont 111 frederick road thurmont MD 21788 stated that the vehicle had a rusted gas line on fuel pump module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle is not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). The failure mileage was 81,000. Am.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, it leaked fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was noticed that the plastic connection over the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. The failure caused a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall and referred him to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Strong gasoline odor from vehicle when parked and during operation. Very likely same problem addressed in NHTSA campaign 09v419000. Recommend that recall should include all model years with faulty fuel pump assembly, and should apply nationwide, not just "hot" states.