Chevrolet should cover the costs for the repair of the vehicle they sold me. These are basically the same car, just different nameplates. What parts should I check more thoroughly? May 29, 2017 The 2005 Cobalt is fuel injected. My fuel pump is leaking and my lines are toast in a two inch section by the clamp. .
I called and was told that the steering issue has been completed, meaning all vehicles with this issue have been fixed! There is a recall for this very problem online: October 2009 -- general motors is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, pontiac g5 and Saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, California, florida, nevada and texas. There will be probably at least 3 lines in 2 different sizes. Found many, many reports of same problem. Instructed if the fuel pump defect was the same part included in the recall it would be covered under special service bulletin Dearlership confirmed the defect was the same and everything would be covered. My leak was too bad to ignore. If that does not solve it, turn off your engine, disconnect the car battery, wait about 5 minutes. Called my local dealer who was also able to find the recall.
The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was emitted from the vehicle. It has gotten to the point where I can't stand being in my car. It may also be coming from the fuel pump and dripping onto that area. There is a fuel pump fuse in underhood fuse box. If there was a recall for your vehicle for that issue, you would have been notified.
Found problem with fuel tank and fuel pump. For one the salesman lied to me several times during the sales process. Feel strongly about poor design and gm should be responsible. Go on give us a call. Noticed gasoline dripping in the driveway. I don't have another vehicle to drive and am unable to afford to get another car.
Also ask if you can get a free hour diagnostic test. It'll help if you'll test-drive several Cobalts from various sellers to see the difference in performance and in overall condition. What makes the Cobalt a good option for a secondhand compact car? My vehicle has 77,740 miles on it. The mechanic also stated that the leak was a fire hazard due to its location. The Cobalt is notorious for all kinds of electrical issues.
In trying to get an estimate of the cost of repairs, I found that numerous people have the same problems with this make, model and year. Nylon repair kit will replace your rusted out steel lines from the filter to mid way up the car and vent line from canister to midway. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. A friend who is also a fleet technician, looked at the vehicle for me and found there was a small leak near where the fuel lines connect to the fuel sender at the top of the gas tank. The failure mileage was 52,000.
In 2014, for instance, the manufacturer had to recall more than 700,000 Cobalts due to defective ignition switches, which caused the car to suddenly lose power. In terms of value, this Chevrolet model offers decent performance at an affordable price. They are going to replace the tank, pump, and all lines needed free of cost. Update from Jun 4, 2012: I have taken my car to the shop today and the problem is that my fuel module is cracked. This confirms gas lines in pocket up above muffer traps heat and mositure causeing corrosion. Has less then 80,000 miles on it.
Developed a crack in the fuel line, feul started leaking from that area. There are silent recalls and this might be one of them. It may not have the bells and whistles of other compact vehicles, but this car is known to fare well when it comes to fuel efficiency. This repair will cost about the same as the other and last just as long. My car smells like gas on the inside and outside, it's nauseating when driving. For fully synthetic motor oil, the 0W-30 is known for providing better fuel efficiency, while the 0W-40 ensures better engine protection against deposits and wear through quick lubrication. As a result, the fuel pump and lines needed to be replaced.
Due to finances, I am unable to get this repaired. I got out just in time. This is best done when the tank is at or near empty. Thx information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act foia , 5 u. I guess someone's car has to catch on fire, someone get killed, and gm get sued before they'll do something about this known and common problem.
Had only had car a few months. The compression fitting will work on plastic line as well. Fire hazard this is same car that had key problem,steering problem,gas line problem at tank and gas pump, yet they don't want to listen,help help help!!!!. The smell of fuel got progressively worse and worse. Found gas leaking from top of fuel cell where plastic lines enter tank. Rusty lines at the clamp. He needs to replace the fuel pump which will cost several hundred dollars.