Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/17/2013 | 80000 | ||
| The fuel pump plastic part broke causing fuel leakage which then caused the port and module to melt and burn. this caused the car to stop running altogether. called dealership and was told no recall exists for this manufacturers defect , i called gm an they said its vin specific and i do not qualify although it's the same model year and defect | |||
| 12/30/2011 | 97567 | 1 | |
| After driving the cabin and trunk area filling up with gasoline fumes. *tr | |||
| 12/30/2011 | 97567 | ||
| After driving the cabin and trunk area filling up with gasoline fumes | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently stalled after starting. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel pump assembly was cracked, and the wires were burned. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 56,000. kmj | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently stalls after starting. upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel pump assembly was cracked and the wires were burnt. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 56,000. mh | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was noticeable from the exterior and the interior cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 11/07/2012 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The outlet port on the fuel pump cracked and starting leaking gas. there is a recall for this exact problem for my car but it does not include my state of illinios just the warmer states. but we had an extremely hot summer this year. called gm and they stated my vin was not under the recall. i have read numerous comments where this same problem has happened to other people in states that we not under the recall. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was noticeable from the exterior and the interior cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 11/07/2012 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The outlet port on the fuel pump cracked and starting leaking gas. there is a recall for this exact problem for my car but it does not include my state of illinios just the warmer states. but we had an extremely hot summer this year. called gm and they stated my vin was not under the recall. i have read numerous comments where this same problem has happened to other people in states that we not under the recall. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while parked the contact noticed a strong fuel smell around the exterior and interior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the fuel pump module was leaking fuel and would have to be replaced. 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 not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000. da | |||
| 11/07/2012 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The outlet port on the fuel pump cracked and starting leaking gas. there is a recall for this exact problem for my car but it does not include my state of illinios just the warmer states. but we had an extremely hot summer this year. called gm and they stated my vin was not under the recall. i have read numerous comments where this same problem has happened to other people in states that we not under the recall. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2012 | 60000 | ||
| The outlet port on the fuel pump cracked and starting leaking gas. there is a recall for this exact problem for my car but it does not include my state of illinios just the warmer states. but we had an extremely hot summer this year. called gm and they stated my vin was not under the recall. i have read numberous comments where this same problem has happened to other people in states that we not under the recall. | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a gasoline fuel smell in the interior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump was cracked causing a fuel leak. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a gasoline fuel smell in the interior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump was cracked causing a fuel leak. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2012 | |||
| Fuel pump was cracked causing a feul leak. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 44000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 09/27/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle lost gas mileage and emitted a strong fuel odor. the contact inspected the vehicle and notice the vehicle was leaking fuel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) the approximate failure and current mileage was not available. pmb | |||
| 09/27/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle lost gas mileage and emitted a strong fuel odor while driving. the contact inspected the vehicle and notice the vehicle was leaking fuel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) the approximate failure and current mileage was not available. li | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 116000 | ||
| Tl- 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. kmj | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-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. kmj | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 116000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the he noticed that he had a fuel leakage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle had not recalls on it. the failure mileage was 116,000. ap | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-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. kmj | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated there was a crack in the fuel line on the fuel pump module which was mounted on top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was parked when he noticed a pool of fuel on the ground and while the engine was running the fuel was leaking on top of the tank. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who inspected the vehicle and informed him the fuel pump module needed to be replace. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and they can file a complaint for the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000. mw | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl -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. pmb | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed the driver of the vehicle noticed a strong fuel smell inside the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and notice a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic replaced 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. da | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 22000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 22000 | ||
| 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. | |||