Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Chevy Fuel Pump Problems
On October 22, 2009, General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of 69,139 vehicles including 2006-2007 model year Chevy Cobalts for fuel pump problems. Registered vehicle owners should have been notified by mail and instructed where to bring the vehicle for free repair.
Defect
General Motors initiated the recall for certain 2006-2007 Chevy Cobalts because the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly could crack. If a crack happens, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground.
Consequences
Per the NHTSA, vehicle performance could be affected in these vehicles. More importantly, a gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
Remedy
Registered vehicle owners were expected to be notified by mail of the recall on or around February 4, 2010 with instruction on which authorized dealers will replace the fuel pump modules for free, according to General Motors and the NHTSA. Vehicle owners who did not receive notice or are concerned about the recall may contact General Motors or the NHTSA to determine whether their vehicles might have been affected.
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