2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS: fuel leak

5 of the 190 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS describe fuel leak.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fuel leak by model year

2009
5
2008
2

What owners say

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · PA

Fuel line rusts through causing fuel to leak out next to exhaust pipe. Happens to evap line as well. Poor design in the heat shielding traps moisture which rusts through the line. Fuel leaks out when the car is running, parked, moving or not. Rear brake caliper sticks out from using the parking brake and pad sticks to rotor causing excessive wear.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · DE

Fuel lines under the car, driver side rear started leaking fuel. The lines were rusted through and fuel leaked past the exhaust system where a potential car fire could have happened if not noticed right away. The vehicle was parked in the garage and off when I noticed the strong scent of gas and saw a small puddle of fuel under the car. Repairs were completed at porter chevrolet service in newark, delaware. Repairs consisted of replacing the feed line and fill line. The estimate quoted was $800. Repairs ended up costing $480.

Filed May 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · SD

Leaking fuel lines above exhaust. Where the fuel line comes down out of the tank and runs forward, there is a holder that was wearing on the fuel line and caused a hole and a leak.

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · NC

The fuel lines that are wrapped in the heat protective tape on the driver rear side just as they turn up to go to the fuel tank are rusted out because the heat shield protector holds water on the fuel lines and now mine are rusted out and leaking fuel all over the ground by my exhaust. This is a major issue that hasn't been addressed with many chevy products. Now it's going to cost about $600 to replace the lines. Chevy is not taking responsibility with this defect and costing people money and putting lives in danger by having a leak prone line right by the hot exhaust. Please take action on this. I had at least a gallon spray out while driving and it continued to leak when parked.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Fuel system · 77,500 miles · NJ

Strong fuel odor coming from vehicle. Fuel dripping from bottom of car near fuel tank. Found fuel lines rotting and causing leaks on multiple sections starting at the fuel tank up to the engine. Protective heat wrap holding moisture and causing lines to rot.