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Fuel line leaking gas at fuel tank. Dealer said not covered by any recalls or campaigns, although this seems to be a common problem with this vehicle. Quoted $950 to repair. Appears campaign covers Cobalts from southern states, but not others. Very serious safety issue as car could catch fire. Car has 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes emitting intermittently in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump module and the fuel lines were corroded which were causing fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was included under NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. After the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 89,759.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned to the on position and there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle the odor was strong. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 101,263.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
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Car splitters when pressing gas. Car won't go but 40 mph while driving and shuts off. Dash shows fuel power reduction message. Car is not safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes emitting from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle 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 120,000.
Car hesitates when trying to start. Strong smell of gas but no sign of leaks. Updated 09/01/2015 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at no charge to the owner. The fuel pump and lines were replaced. Updated 10/27/2015
When the car was left running gas was found leaking from under the drivers side door. The channel that the gas lines run in was soaked in gas, a open flame would have caused the car to catch fire. I had the gas lines replaced and there were 7 leaks on both gas lines and they were 90% rusted from the front of the motor to the gas tank.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact noticed a fuel leak above the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic of the failure. The technician verified there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 67,297.
1/10/15, kept thinking I was smelling gas while driving for several weeks, then on the 10th of January 2015 I pulled in and parked car in garage. Several hours later, I returned and noted a small puddle by drivers door. I inspected it and smelled it, yes it was gasoline. I started the car to move it back to see how much it leaked, it was then that fuel began running out everywhere around my shoes, had 1/2 tank. I shut off the car, as it scared me. And low fuel light came on. It still sets I'm my garage now. I noted many!!! complaints about this same problem. I am upset as I was not aware of this and a fire could have occurred with small children in car seats in the back. Thanks GM.
My fuel tank is leaking and this is apparently an issue that GM is aware of, as they have discontinued the fuel tank. This is a major safety issue and should be subject to recall.
Noted fuel smell under car. Found puddle of fuel and corroded fuel lines at a plastic chassis bracket. Lines are coming from the pump running forward under the passenger door. Witnessed fuel dripping. Fuel lines are only inches from exhaust pipe which could be a source of ignition fire. Several online discussion boards mention this same issue as a problem with the Cobalt. There is a recall on the fuel pump but not on the fuel lines? this defect/poor quality fuel line material should be recalled as its a major fire/safety issue.
Owner of a 2008 Chevy Cobalt, recently started having a strong smell of gasoline in and around vehicle after driving and even after the car had sat over night. Had vehicle diagnosed and was told that fuel was leaking on top of the fuel tank. Upon research I found that there have been several recalls and many complaints for this exact problem, but recalls are only in certain states. I'm sorry Chevrolet doesn't take the safety of it's customers seriously as I no longer feel safe driving my young children in this car. Chevrolet please explain how being in a different state changes the fact that you made a car with yet another defective part yet you will not take responsibility for all the vehicles that you put it in"?"
Once my ignition switch was repaired per the recall, I began smelling gas inside and outside of the vehicle. No check engine light has come on but the smell has been getting worse and worse. When the car sits for a long or short period of time it has difficulty starting; also since the ignition switch was replaced an electrical issue began.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the plastic tubes attached to the fuel tank were covered with fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 11/20/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the dealer free of charge. Updated 5/4/2015
Strong smell of gasoline. Fuel leaking onto the ground. Repair garage stated the problems was cracked port on the fuel pump exactly like existing recall states (GM campaign number 12190). According to GM my vehicle is not part of the recall even though it is the same make, model and year, with the same defect. This recall needs to be expanded to include other vehicles (including my own) that are clearly defective.
I bought the vehicle new. I was driving the vehicle and it cut off. I heard a pop. Vehicle would not crank back up. I parked, locked vehicle and had to walk to get help. By the time I returned, the vehicle was gone. The vehicle had caught fire after I left to get help and the police called the fire departement and had fire put out and vehicle towed.
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- Ravenna, OH, USA