elite1

So, I was at Mcdonald's 2 days ago and I started smelling gas, while waiting at the window. I checked out my car, and took pictures of what appears to be a hole near my gas tank. My friend, (who works at the Wal-Mart auto repair) told me that it is a leak in my gas tank. Is there a way to repair this on my own?


I appreciate the Help! P

elite1

FYI : Pics are sideways

BLAZIN07SS

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there is a recall for this. let me find it

BLAZIN07SS

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / COBALT 2006-2007
PONTIAC / G5 2007
SATURN / ION 2006-2007
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V419000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52937

Summary:
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. THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. IF EITHER OF THESE PORTS DEVELOPS A CRACK, FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE AREA. IF THE CRACK BECOMES LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY BE OBSERVED DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED.

Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. A SPECIAL COVERAGE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE AND TEXAS AND MODEL YEAR 2007 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN: ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT GM Owners Center - GM.

Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 090226. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

it doesn't say anything about virginia but that's kind of dumb since it's hot as hell all up the east coast

elite1

Thanks! I will take it to the dealership tomorrow and see if they can get to working on it!

philipino guy

what did the dealer say my car is doing the same thing.

elite1

The fuel module had to be replaced...which is a ~$200.00 part! I tried to give my dealer the recall number, but he said I wasn't covered (I think he is money hungry). Anyway, I bought the part of a gm parts website. All together, it is about a $500.00 fix, if you buy the part yourself and get a garage to install. If I went through the dealership completely, it would be a $1000.00 fix!

RecklessL61

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I would call gm and verify that u are not covered, just to make sure ur dealer isn't full of **** and save u money, if u push hard enough with customer service they usally will get it covered

sLAsh

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Keep the receipt because even if you aren't covered now they may widen the recall in the future and you may be able to get reimbursed

Omnigear

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you should have called GM customer care......
they make **** happen, but ppl never call them.

philipino guy

Is that the same as the fuel pump?

jaygo7007

damn no 08 lol

elite1

Im going to call GM Customer care today!

elite1

The part you need is OEM # 19257126 (for an 07 chevy cobalt)..

GM Parts Direct: Your direct source for Genuine GM Parts <-- website

blackbolt89

I had a similar problem with my car as well and even though my car was not specifically listed on the recall GM took care of me after the dealership told me that because my car wasn't registered in one of those states that it was indeed the same issue that was called out.

If the dealership gives you grief call GM and talk to a rep.

If you could I would try to find out before GM before installing the part.

elite1

I talked to a GM rep...they're seeing if it can be done under the powertrain warranty...thanks for all the help yall!