2007 Chevrolet Cobalt: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Fuel system · IL

Gas smell, no gas is visable on ground and vehicle is hard to start after sitting.

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor near the fuel tank. There was fuel leaking from the fuel cap. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V419000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel odor and a leak at the rear driver’s side tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 26, 2023 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Fuel system · TN

Strong smell of gas when driving, also strong smell of gas around car in general. Underneath the car you can see gas pouring from fuel tank, looks like it’s coming from top of gas tank. Whenever I park in a parking space, in my driveway or park for any period of time I always leave a puddle of gas. I just started my car and looked underneath at gas tank, there is a steady stream of fuel coming from somewhere on gas tank.

Filed May 19, 2021 · Fuel system · IA

In mid 2017 I went for a drive in my 2007 Chevy Cobalt. (just over 100,000 miles). When I was approximately 4 blocks from my home the engine began sputtering and died. I was able to pull in a parking lot, put it in park and jumped out of my car. An overwhelming smell of gas was immediately noticed, as well as a huge puddle of fuel on the ground. I began to walk the 4 blocks home and saw a huge continuous trail of gasoline upon the road leading from my car ALL the way to my home! In this 4 block distance my Cobalt leaked out over 3/8ths of a tank of fuel- nearly 5-6 gallons. The fuel vapor in the air was most assuredly at a very dangerous explosive level this entire distance home. I am a self taught mechanic with many engine re-builds and repairs under my belt. Upon inspection I found that the steel fuel line had a major rupture above the driver rear wheel within the foil wrapped "joke" of a heat shield- (just above the exhaust pipe). Upon further inspection this steel fuel line was badly rusted & corroded all the way to under the driver seat. Overall the Cobalt fuel line system is a very poor design, poor quality materials, with bad design & placement. I ordered a complete new fuel & return line set and replaced all the rusty junk fuel lines. My experience with the instantaneous fuel line failure could have had a very bad ending. No warning lights or previous leaks were detected. Then there is the front suspension and front wheel bearing issues. I have installed 2 complete front suspension kits, ball joints, struts, as well as 2 wheel bearing failures- all these replaced with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Then there is the bad window switches, bad moon roof seal, bad wiper arm assemblies, front stereo speaker failure at 39,000 miles, on & on. A very poor quality vehicle After purchasing this Cobalt I would be very hesitant to purchase another GM product.

Filed Jun 28, 2020 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · NJ

The connection between the filler tube and gas tank is leaking, likely because the gas tank is cracked. The car smells like gasoline, even after sitting overnight.

Filed Apr 8, 2020 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact discovered an extended warranty on the vehicle for the failure. Graff buick gmc cadillac mt. Pleasant (116 n mission st, mt pleasant, mi 48858) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · MI

My 2007 chevy cobalt was parked overnight and I noticed next morning trying to start my car, the smell of gas was everywhere. Looking under my car, driver side by rear wheel I see gas was leaking rapidly from the fuel line

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Fuel system · WA

For the past few months a gaining smell of fuel has been smelled in the vehicle. It has been noticed that when driving, there is a "peeing" of gas out of my car from under the gas tank. It does not leak as bad while in park. After some initial diagnosing, there is a fuel system issue that has been recalled on many chevy cobalts, but not mine. Below is the recall information: recall number 12v459000 recall date 09/19/2012 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump summary general motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007 chevrolet equinox and pontiac torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas; model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5, and saturn ion vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona, california, florida, nevada, or texas; model year 2008 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona; and model year 2009 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arkansas, arizona, california, nevada, oklahoma, or texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak. Consequence fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. What owners should do gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on november 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until january 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While walking past the vehicle, the contact smelled a fuel odor. He noticed there was a leak underneath the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to greg bell chevrolet cadillac (1313 us-223, adrian, mi 49221, (877) 265-7156) where it was diagnosed that the fuel lines were defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · IL

There is an observed leak on driver side, in front of the rear tire. Smell of gas is prominent when parked. Gas is dripping from fuel lines attached to frame.