I have a fuel leak by the left rear tire possibly a corroded fuel line. I smelled gas for two days. The leak was by the exhaust. My children and I could of been killed.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: fuel leak
23 of the 1,649 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 112,195
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
My 05 chevy cobalt started leaking fuel from the right passenger side next to the fuel tank. I have read online of recalls on the 08 cobalts for the same issue.
Fuel leak under the driver side, just in front of the rear wheel. Leak is near exhaust, heat shielding from factory caused fuel line to rust and leak.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt has developed a gasoline leak from a point roughly a foot in front of the vehicles left/driver side rear tire. The leak takes the form of gas dripping from the above mentioned point while the car's engine is on. The drip continues for several mins after the engine is turned off but then stops.
Fuel line leak by the left rear wheel at body mount. Similar to what is described in the recent release regarding the 2008-2010 cobalt fuel leak issue. The investigation should be expanded to 2005 as well.
My 2005 chevy cobalt with 117000 miles has a fuel leak coming from the gas tank area. My research shows that this common problem with the cobalt. So much so that gm has a bulletin to make repairs for years 2006-2009. Why is the 2005 not covered? Its the same vehicle with the same safety issue. Gas is leaking while the car is in motion while driver is unaware.
Car has a gas leak and a recall is in place in certain states for 2006 and 2007 but not 2005 and not in all states. My 2005 has a gas leak and uses the same parts as the 2006 so the 2005 needs recalled too in all states.
The fuel line rust out and leaks gas. This is a very dangerous situation but apparently not covered by recall 12v459000. This gas leak should defiantly included in that recall. My car is driven by a teenager and he did not notice the leak until I saw it. The repairs were over $800.00. This happened to both of our chevy cobalts in the same week.
While driving the car began to smell like gas. I got our and looked and the car was leaking gas profusely. Come to find out the gas line had rusted completely out.
Our vehicle is leaking gasoline and is exhibiting the same symptoms as those addressed in this recall the federal safety agency campaign #09v419000 but chevrolet says that it doesn't cover the 2005 model and we believe it should since it is the same problem.
I have notice a fuel leakage from the drivers side of my car by the exhaust between the claps its leaking fuel I took it to my mechanic he said it will cost $450 dollars to fix I don't have that type of money I looked on line and found out that these cobalt has a recall on the fuel tanks and lines I need you to its not the its the dangerous to drive it I wouldn't drive its on the street and it drips quarter of fuel on the ground
Vehicle leaking fuel from fuel line at clamp, underneath driver side in front of back tire. Worse upon start and stopping.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?
23 of 1,649 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (1%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Power steering loss 417Loss of power 161Stalling 155Check engine light 90Steering lock-up 88Jerking 65Door locks 35Engine failure 33No deployment 28Headlights 28Ball joint 24Harsh shifting 24Won't start 23Steering noise 20ABS 19Fuel smell 15Fire or smoke 13Brake failure 12Adaptive cruise 10Knocking 10Warning lights 10Fuel pump 9Hesitation 9Pulling 9Won't shift 9Airbag light 8Slipping 8Grinding brakes 7Fuel gauge 7Misfire 6Sudden acceleration 6Battery drain 5Seat belt 5
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