Q: Is this a normal fuel pump problem?
My cobalt needs a new fuel pump and it's at the shop now. They told me that it will be an extra 400 because it "melted some wired and needs a new gas cap to the tank" does this sound correct and is it a common problem with these cars? Thank you
My car has 90000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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