The problem
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 12V-459 (12V459000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 12190 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| Report date | September 19, 2012 |
| Owners notified | January 1, 2013 |
| Vehicles affected | 49,768 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system problems 431
- 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system problems 250
- 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system problems 268
- 2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems 244
- 2007 Pontiac G5 fuel system problems 65
- 2008 Pontiac G5 fuel system problems 35
- 2009 Pontiac G5 fuel system problems 32
- 2007 Pontiac Torrent fuel system problems 91
- 2007 Saturn Ion fuel system problems 208
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 12V-459 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 49,768 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.