While at a stop I smell fuel really strong and only when there is pressure it leaks on top of gas tank where the return line cracked running down the back of the tank and onto the exhaust I see there is a recall for many other cobalt's but not my VIN with this same issue! I am very disappointed this is a safety hazard what if somebody was to smoke by the car or they threw a cigarette out of there car and I caught on fire ????
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt: fire, smoke or burning smell
21 of the 1,564 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 96,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 167 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
One year ago I was experiencing a fuel leak near my rear left wheel, close to where the line contacted the mounting block. I called chevy and they said it was not their problem, and I needed to have the lines replaced before my car caught on fire, obviously. So I took the car to a local mechanic (because I am a student and couldn't afford their $1300 estimate) and they repaired it. I understand that model 2008 and 2009 cobalts are under investigation for this exact leak. My car is a 2007 chevrolet cobalt and it had the exact same problem detailed in the complaint for the 2008/2009 models. I would like to impress the federal safety agency to expand the investigation to the earlier models, including the 2007 cobalt
I was driving and came to a stop light while I noticed tge hood was smoking when I pulled over to the side and popped my hood I realized my engine was on fire very small by coolent thermostat when looking under the car I realised there was a puddle of oil
Takata recall. My car was turned on for about 5 minutes and I was driving to my inlaws 2 miles away to pick my children up when I started smelling smoke about 1/2 mile into my ride. My car quickly filled up with smoke and I pulled into a random driveway. Flames started in the trunk. I had the A/C on and used my turn signals. Put my driver side window down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While making a right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle crashed into a utility pole. The air bags deployed approximately 5 minutes after impact and the steering column caught fire. The driver suffered left knee, back, neck, and hand injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, it burst into flames. The contact was alerted by the sound of an explosion that came from the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Vehicle leaks gasoline. A lot of it. Took the car to the dealer and had the fuel pump module replaced (supposedly) as part of a recall. Took the car in a second time because it was leaking a significant amount of gasoline, particularly after putting gas in the gar. According to the dealer, it is a crack in the gas tank, and the problem is not the fuel pump module. The gas tank crack could very well be related to the recalled faulty fuel pump. The dealer might be using the gas tank to explain away the fuel pump issue. They have kept my car for a couple days now and want to charge me a diagnostic fee for telling me that it is an issue not related to the recall. This is very dangerous. The leaking fuel is enough to set the car on fire. The dealer could be exploiting customers (for profit) that come in for the fuel pump recall, although I haven't observed any clear evidence of this.
The car has a hard time starting up... Then a strong gas fume smell came from my car.. My car almost caught on fire because it's leaking so much fuel.. This is very dangerous and hope gm takes responsibility and fixes this issue before something fatal occurs.
Parked vehicle and entered house. Roughly two minutes later the neighbor was banging on the door saying the car was on fire. The vehicle was not overheating or smoking when we left it. We used a garden hose until the fire department arrived and my husband disconnected the battery. The fire seems to have began at or near the fuse box. It also appears to have burned into the fuel line. Without the presence of our neighbors and living two blocks from the fire department, it could have been much worse.
Car was parked in parking lot. When car was started and noticed strong smell of gas and found gas to be running out of bottom. Managed to get it home. Home is very close to store. Upon inspection found holes in the fuel line. Beginning to rust out. Car is only 7 years old and developing severe rust underneath. If not have noticed leak could have caught fire with ignition source.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the dashboard and filled the whole vehicle. The fire department was dispatched and informed the contact that there was a shortage from the adapter that was under the radio device charger. The contact also stated that all the wiring under the driver's side dashboard became fried and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
My daughters car caught fire. No one seems interested because she made it out alive. I am having issues with finding out who is at fault. I am requesting some answers.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Electrical system
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference...
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
- Risk
- If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac owners at 1‑800‑762‑2737, and Saturn owners at 1‑800‑553‑6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Recall number 14V171000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
21 of 1,564 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
There is 1 recall and 167 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
Power steering loss 205Fuel pump 204Fuel leak 186Fuel smell 168Loss of power 76Steering lock-up 65Check engine light 57Stalling 52Ball joint 49Engine failure 39Airbag light 36No deployment 33Harsh shifting 19Jerking 19Won't start 19Door locks 17Headlights 17Knocking 15Steering noise 12Warning lights 12Fuel gauge 11Pulling 11Hesitation 10Battery drain 7Grinding brakes 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Overheating 6Seat belt 6Won't shift 5
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