There is a strong fuel odor. It appears the problem is the same as the NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000. That id number covers recalls in several states but Tennessee is not included. I believe Tennessee should be included in the recall as well.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming more fuel than normal. In addition, the vehicle lost acceleration power and a gasoline fuel odor was present in the vehicle cabin. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The failure and current mileages were unavailable.

- Lehigh Acres , FL, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a gasoline fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 116,000.

- Purcell, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel line of the fuel pump module, which was mounted on top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was parked when he noticed a pool of gasoline on the ground. In addition, the contact stated that while the engine was running, gasoline was leaking on top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed him that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and that they could file a complaint for the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Wake Village, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at any speed fuel fumes were emitted inside the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who decided to replace the fuel pump. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Converse, TX, USA

Noticed a fuel smell in the car for about 3 days. Disconnected the fuel tank and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pump. Upon further inspection it was the plastic sending line on top of the fuel pump that had developed a crack, resulting in fuel leak. Replaced the fuel pump, now no fuel leak or fuel smells.

- Pomona, CA, USA