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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V459000

2009 Pontiac G5 | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Published September 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 19, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V459000, published September 19, 2012. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2009 Pontiac G5 | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump.

What's the hazard

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

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Recall details

Brand
PONTIAC
Model
G5
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2009 PONTIAC G5 | 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Pontiac G5 | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V459000 on September 19, 2012. Reported hazard: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

What should I do if I have this product?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PONTIAC. Model: G5.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)