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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 09V419📅 Oct 29, 2009

2006–2007 Chevrolet Cobalt & 2006–2007 Saturn Ion + 1 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

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 safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010. 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 www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V419000
Manufacturer recall #
090226
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
69,139
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 4, 2010
Built
Apr 1, 2006 – Mar 30, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V419 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V419?

2006–2007 Chevrolet Cobalt & 2006–2007 Saturn Ion + 1 more. 69,139 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.