2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Nov 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 112 miles · MI

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.

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · PA

Fuel odor and spotting of fuel when the vehicle is parked

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · 75,000 miles · ME

Fuel pump module leaks fuel. Vehicle smell of gas. Can cause a fire. When seating still fuel will leak on the ground when car is running or when starting the car.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact noticed fuel fumes emitting from the inner part of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust, oxygen sensor, thermostat and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted as the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle had a fuel odor and the contact noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 02/10/16*lj updated 04/30/18

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 164,400 miles · WI

Cobalt is leaking fuel behind the rear driver side wheel. Leak was noticed when vehicle was parked fuel is visibly dripping and the smell of fuel outside of vehicle is strong. Fuel can also be smelled in the vehicle as well.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Fuel system · 125,589 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor and a leak coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 125,589.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 114,000 miles · KY

My car turns off in the middle of driving. Three times I have been on 45 MPH roads, and have 2 small kids. This isn't the only major issue my car. But first the digital display reads engine disabled or engine losing power then engine disabled and loses all function. There was a recall over a year ago for this model shutting off while driving supposedly due to weight on the key ring. After the dealer fixed it the issue stopped until 3 mnths ago. I can only go a block before the engine disables now, it progressively happened sooner and sooner. A friend who is old buddies with a diagnostics specialist introduced me and he was able to tell me exactly what was going on to fine details. I called the dealership to see about any recalls and relayed the info he'd given me and they down played it like they guy didn't know what he was talking about. The dealer thinks its a throttle or engine problem. The guy I know said the computer chip in the key likely got messed up possibly from having my cell phone next to it a lot, that the part in the ignition that reads the signal from the key is getting mixed info and signals the engine to shut down . He also said that once it happens, a loop is created to where every time I turn they key it starts the cycle over where everything is okay in the beginning but the info gets misread over n over which is why he said I should get a new key- and (I think this is what he said) to replace to whole ignition column so all parts involved would be new. He also gets his parts wholesale and is not trying to rip me off. Next problem car burns oil! The last two times I had oil checked, nothing on the dipstick, I get it done every 3000miles. Walmart made me sign a paper stating there was no oil on dipstick. Gas line corroded, smell of gas throughout car, has whole piece replaced. These are serious why is chevrolet doing nothing bad business

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Fuel system · 15,250 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled without warning, but was able to restart after a few minutes. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel line. The vehicle was patched but not fully repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 15,250.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel was leaking onto the ground and there was a fuel odor present in the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the fuel gauge reading level quickly displayed low fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel line was leaking and fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. The contact was made aware of the leak during inspection. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · PA

I bought this vehicle new in february 2005. I've always been very diligent in maintaining and caring for my car. This summer I had noticed a gasoline odor several times when I got into my car. I always looked under the vehicle for wet spots or dripping but never found anything. In january 2014 I took my car in to have the annual safety inspection done. The inspector told me my car needed brakes on both axles and front rotors. He also told me he smelled a gasoline odor but could not find an active leak even though he turned the key on and primed the fuel system several times. Because it was raining that day he told me the underside of the vehicle was wet which prevented him from finding any wet areas due to a fuel leak. He told me he would check again when I brought it back for the re-inspection. A few days later, after the brake repairs, the inspector put my car on the lift and found the fabric heat shield/sleeve was damp with gasoline. He removed the heat shield/sleeve and found that the supply fuel line had rusted through. I did some research online and have found this is a very common problem with the cobalt model. I took my car to the local chevrolet dealership and they gave me an estimate of $647 to replace the one bad fuel line! A fuel line rusting through in less than 9 years? Terrible design having fuel lines run a few inches from the exhaust pipes. Terrible quality parts that fail prematurely and cause a fire hazard making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Terrible customer service at the dealership with an uncaring attitude and statements of "it's a car, they don't last forever" and "it's only $647, it's not the end of the world". I guess someone's car has to catch on fire, someone get killed, and gm get sued before they'll do something about this known and common problem. Now I know why the us government had to bail out gm. Smh!