Chevy, Pontiac, Saturn recall issued over possible fire danger

November 2nd, 2009, 11:22 am · 8 Comments · posted by Matt Degen

General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for nearly 53,000 cars on concerns that a fuel leak can lead to a vehicle fire.

The models being recalled are:

2006-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (pictured above)
2007 Pontiac G5
2006-2007 Saturn Ion

NHTSA says in its alert: “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 government agency says the fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. In all, 52,937 vehicles are affected, but the report did not break down those numbers by model.

To fix the issue, dealers will for free replace the fuel pump modular.

(See the full NHTSA alert)

GM has not yet said when it will begin notifying owners of affected cars, but has provided numbers you can call if you have questions or additional concerns.

Chevrolet owners can call 800-630-2438; Saturn owners can call 800-972-8876; and Pontiac owners can call 800-620-7668.

Owners of any of the affected vehicles can also log on to www.gmownercenter.com for additional info.

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humbird says:

November 2, 2009 at 6:00 pm

Interesting…do they also blow-up if a shopping cart hits them?

LGT says:

November 3, 2009 at 10:21 am

Don’t you mean US Motors?

Alan says:

November 3, 2009 at 11:19 am

Exactly!

Jan 04, 1952 says:

November 3, 2009 at 12:17 pm

Buy Ford, I drive one daily and I have owned three with plans (Expedition and Mustangs) to trade in the accord for a new Taurus. Ford makes a quality product that’s made by a U.S. company in the U.S. by workers in the U.S..

Any GM product I have ever driven for a measurable amount of time, has failed…………….There is a reason why Ford showed a 900+ Million dollar profit last quarter and has a 90% customer satisfacion rating.

Have you driven a Ford lately?

Dwoods says:

November 3, 2009 at 5:48 pm

Made in the US by US workers? REALLY?

I wonder what they produce in the Oakville Assembly plant west of Toronto? Or at the Windsor engine plant, or the Sarnia Assembly plant? How about the plants in Mexico? Seems they have alot of plants outside the US for a US automaker…

If you’re going to be a corporate shill, at least keep the plugs a little honest. Anyone can look at the assembly tag on a Flex and see that red Maple Leaf.

Lizq99 says:

November 3, 2009 at 1:33 pm

I started smelling fuel in my 2006 ion yesterday. I’m in Texas and they are saying they cant guarantee it will be covered. Only the 2007 from Texas are covered now. We’ll see.
I agree with the ford lover. This is my first GM and also my last. I’d rather deal with my escort again than the trouble this car brand new has given me.

Carol Staples says:

December 20, 2009 at 6:46 am

my son has a 1988 Pontiac 6000. the check engine light comes on intermitely, but the engine reeves in high gear when in park or reverse but no driviing. I am a single parent (femail) with no money. What do we check first. Please help

Matt Degen says:

December 21, 2009 at 6:02 pm

Carol — Can you please clarify: Do you mean that the engine revs while in high gear, while in park, and while in reverse?

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