This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I have been smelling gas from my car for a few weeks now. I could even see it dripping when I stood close to the car. Had a mechanic look at it and he told me the fuel pump and hose needs to be replaced because it was cracked.he wanted $550 to repair it. I can't afford to repair it right now.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Whether the vehicle was parked or while driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, fumes were present inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to freedom Chevrolet (212 E 5th St S, big stone gap, va 24219, phone number: (276) 565-8955) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded, which caused fuel to leak. The fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 143,699.
2008 Chevy Cobalt with 88,000 miles, in great exterior and interior condition started experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving vehicle. Took in to dealership where they notified owner of a ruptured fuel line which was causing a fuel leak. Fuel leak coming from rusted fuel lines. This specific issue has been under recall for this specific make and model and gear of car but because owner VIN # wasn't under recall, GM will not take responsibility or fix. This is a serious issue that can lead to a dangerous situation (I.e. automobile fire). How can this issue be under recall for Chevy Cobalts but not a specific car due to VIN #. clearly the issue is beyond what they've recalled. There have been many other Chevy Cobalts experiencing the same exact issue and GM won't take responsibility for and fix.
Smelled the strong scent of gas while driving my 2008 Chevy Cobalt. While parked I noticed the car was leaking gas near the front/driver side of the car. Took it to a mechanic immediately after noticing that the puddle of gas was getting larger fairly quickly. After taking a look at the car my mechanic informed me that both the pressure and the return fuel lines needed to be replaced. He also let me know that he had called the closest dealership for the parts but they had just sold their last ones. Apparently I wasn't the first person to have this issue, and actually it was quite a popular problem with certain Cobalts.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact noticed a fuel leak. The contact replaced the fuel tank cap. The failure recurred and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was contacted (hendricks Chevrolet in shawnee mission, ks) and the technician recommended diagnostic testing. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Car is smelling of gas and leaking from top of fuel pump/tank only when running. Scared of fire. Have seen there are recalls on other year models for same reasons. Have kids who ride in back seat getting sick from gas fumes and no other vehicles I can use.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. During a routine state inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 97,000.
My dad bought the car for me from a friend who owns a shop and a few months later it starts smelling like gas really bad. I look under the car and there's a gas leak. And my car smells like gas I smell like gas when I get out. So I look up the problem and see there's a recall on these cars and I'm just not trying to pay all that money on a defect on the car. I just need help because children, little babies ride in my car. And the gas makes me really dizzy.
My 08 Cobalt started smelling like gas and now it is dripping fuel right in front of the left side back tire. The leak is coming from the clip where they hoses connect. I have been doing a lot of searching about the fuel leak in front of the left side rear tire. A lot of others are having the same issue in the same exact spot. I don't understand why it isn't considered a recall if its a safety issue. I have a 6 month old daughter who sits back there and it smells of gas terrible. After reading about what could happen I dont like to even drive it!
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. After driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stopped at a rest area and noticed a strong fuel odor when exiting the vehicle. The contact re-entered the vehicle and noticed a wet spot under the fuel tank. The contact also noticed the odor approximately six other times, but was not sure of its origin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. After parking the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the garage. Upon inspection, a fuel leak was discovered under the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the leak was caused by a cracked fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,400.
Just bought this car from used car dealer on Mar 9, 2017. Did not test drive it before hand as the dealer said battery was low. Next day returned and signed paper work, thinking he has replaced battery so did not test drive car again. We stopped on way home got some gas in vehicle, driving around 10-15 mins I began to smell strong gas, so strong it was burning my eyes and giving me a headache. Next morning looked up complaints and recalls for this model and year to discover there is fuel leak known issues. Really afraid to drive or let my daughter drive this car back and forth to college now., afraid of a fire or explosion. F
Gas tank fell off the car in my driveway after backing out over crusty snow....... gas tank bracket broke........ bracket had rusted away....gas tank was dragged on driveway 10 feet w/O leaking if I was going 65 miles hour this would have been a desaster
Fuel leaking from the vehicle, gas leaking out. Many other people this has been happening to with the Chevy Cobalt and this is a dangerous problem. There should be a recall on this by now.
There is presence of fuel leakage on ground near the back tire on the drivers side. Have called GM and it's possible it may be covered under a special warranty, but have to wait for an appointment. This recall should be expanded to cover all vehicles no matter the state in which the owner resides.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact smelled fuel near the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 94,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle into the rear cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
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