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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 81,125 miles
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After parking vehicle I noticed a strong gasoline odor emitting from the car. Took it to a mechanic who said it was the fuel pump leaking and it needed to be replaced. Cost me $750. I see on the internet that this is a common problem with this vehicle. I live in and bought my car new in Florida which is one of the states that is covered under the recall notice # 09V419000. I was never issued a notice by GM about this recall. The only way I did find out about it was that my sister owns a 2007 Chevy Cobalt and she received one. She also lives in and bought her car in Florida. I feel that GM should have sent me a notice and also that they should pay for the repairs I had to incur on my vehicle.
- Spring Hill, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel smell inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that there was a fuel leak. A dealer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 90,000. The VIN was not available.
- Milwaukee, OR, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
- Denver, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated she smelled gasoline inside his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
- Springfield, MA, USA
Car emits strong gas and fuel odor while driving as well as parked. Has been confirmed to have a gas leak from defective fuel pump that dealerships are refusing to honor in a recall on similar year make and model vehicles. Dealerships are aware of situation on other Cobalts.
- Upper Chichester, PA, USA
A strong gasoline odor prompted me to take the car to my personal mechanic. Leaking fuel module caused odor, entire fuel pump replaced. I investigated why a non-moving part might fail and discovered a recall, limited to southern states. I called GM customer service and was stonewalled by [xxx], ext 42872, who was otherwise courteous. A leaking fuel delivery system is a safety hazard, and I believe GM should: Recall all models and reimburse owners for repairs made for this defect. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Lawrence, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the port on the top of the fuel pump cracked and was leaking gasoline. As a result, there was an overpowering odor of gasoline in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and noticed that the port on the fuel pump was leaking fuel. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.
- Lombard, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking gasoline onto the fuel tank and the heat shield. The contact stated that he smelled fuel within the interior and the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed him that the seal needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the seal and the O-ring for the fuel pump. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
- Browns Mills, NJ, USA
Gas smell coming from inside and outside of the vehicle, took my 2006 Chevy Cobalt to the dealership after GM said to do so, the fuel pump module has a crack in it due to manufactured parts being made of plastic. No help covering the cost although there are recalls in several warm weather states but not in Indiana we had a very hot summer which caused parts to expand and crack. I think GM should cover the cost of repairs, but the only offered me a 10% discount! I really hope my vehicle doesn't catch on fire! I am so disappointed in GM, I am not going to give up on this I will keep complaining until some one helps me cover the cost!
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. After diagnosis, they advised him that there was a leak in the fuel pump and it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The current mileage was approximately 65,000.
- Boothwin, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while parked fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated the gas line was cracked and the gas tank expanded causing fuel to leak. Also, the technician stated the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 70,000. The VIN number was not available.
- Cumberland , IN, USA
The contact owns 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and advised that since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasolone: Delivery: Fuel pump) he would have to pay for the repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileage was 67,000.
- Parkersburg, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis who advised that the fuel pump was leaking. There was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was contacted and refused to repair the vehicle under the recall because the vehicle exceeded 120,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
- Jonesboro, GA, USA
Noticed a very strong fuel odor while driving, idling and parked. I took my vehicle to my mechanic to look into the issue. After looking everything over, he notice the pressure hose off the fuel pump was cracked, and that the entire fuel pump would need to be replaced. I then took it to the local dealership and was told they can not fix the issue because of the mileage. I noticed this is a major issue with many 2006 Chevy Cobalts and GM need to start fixing their issues.
- Lumberton, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that there was a fracture in the return port. The contact inquired with the manufacturer of a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump) and was told that the vehicle was over the mileage limit and had not been not included in the recall. The contact stated that there was not a mileage limit for the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages was 128,000.
- Lumberton, NC, USA
My 2006 Chevy Cobalt smells very strongly of gas. It has been happening for several months.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Return port on modular reservoir assembly failed causing fuel to leak and fumes to enter the trunk and inside the vehicle.
- Independence, OH, USA
Started smelling gas today and I called the dealership were I bought my car in 2006. Blossom Chevrolet. I think there is a crack in the fuel pump. They stated there is no recall for this in Indiana at this time I just hope something bad doesn't happen like a fire before I can save the money to have it repaired. : ( I purchased my car brand new I should not have to pay for this, any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The failure also occurred when the vehicle was in operation. The contact noticed fuel continuously leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was diagnosed by two auto mechanics who both stated the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 146,600.
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
- Seminole, OK, USA