Hot in Here: Cobalt, G5 and Ion recalled due to fire threat
GM is recalling some 2006-'07 Chevrolet Cobalts, Saturn Ions and Pontiac G5s because a couple crack-prone parts could lead to a fuel leak -- and the wrong kind of ignition when you turn the key.
Here's what NHTSA has to say: "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." So what? "Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition, could result in a fire." Yikes.
Affected models include '06 Cobalts and Ions sold or registered in Arizona or Nevada, and '07 Cobalts, G5s and Ions sold or registered in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and Texas. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge, and they will also perform preventative maintenance on models from a number of other states.
Regardless of your '06-'07 Cobalt/G5/Ion's origin, we'd recommend calling Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 -- or consulting the GM Owner Center at www.gmownercenter.com.
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- Josh Sadlier November 4, 2009, 11:00 AM
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Keep in mind that this car is/was leaps and bounds better than the Cavalier!
Better than the Cavalier, wow good job Chevy, way to out do yourself.