2008 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

Heavy fuel leak

Filed Aug 16, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 114,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated before the vehicle lost power. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained normal functionality. The failure occurred a total of 4 times. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 75,000 miles · CA

I had recalls fixed in 2015. And then suddenly power steering turns on and off. Never before they touched it was there an issue. It happens here and there and stops. This year is happening every day and won't go away. My power steering turns off in middle of driving. Dash board lights go off and car starts cranking. Goes super slow . I'm scared ita going to explode. I can't drive on freeway . And now besides the lock on screen coming on my engine light stays on now . Not sure what to do with it. Car shops can't help. When I 1st had the issue I called the dealer because they fixed the recall and they said nothing could be done because they had already fixed the recall

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,731 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. On several occasions the vehicle stalled. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,731. *bf

Filed Oct 30, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,875 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, for twenty minutes gas was leaking out of the tank and the fuel meter decreased to empty. However, there were no visual sign of fuel on the ground. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor of gas emerging in and out of the vehicle. The service tire pressure monitor light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the to contact the local dealer as well as the vehicle was not safe to drive. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,875.

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · KS

Instrument cluster malfunctioning, speedometer and warning indicators flashing, going out, resuming normal operation, then repeating the failure symptoms repeatedly. During failure symptoms the transmission and engine bog down, stall and the power steering assist fails (with engine still running) . Random electrical issues such as the check engine light, car alarm sensor, etc flash on and off then start working again totally normally. Can not get the failure to occur at the dealership or mechanics. Fails several times a week. Fails when driving on street, highway at low speeds, medium speeds or high speeds.

Filed Oct 11, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My 2008 chevy cobalt began secreting a very strong fuel odor; it didn't matter if it was parked, or driving, the odor has been prominent 24/7. I checked for leaks and found nothing. I recently moved, so I have yet to find a new, trustworthy mechanic, so I've been driving my husbands car due to the fact that I do not feel safe driving the chevy at this point. I had however, been regularly starting the engine once a week, while trying to locate a mechanic, however now. My chevy is completely dead; it wont turn on, nor will the lock system even function VIN number: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. Whether the vehicle was parked or while driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Engine · 5 miles · PA

Coolant is not reading, air conditioner don't work and check engine light comes on. It will stay like this for a day or so then by the time I get it into the shop it starts to read again and the check engine light goes out air conditioner will work again and there are no codes to read. Repair shop can't find anything wrong. They said possible thermostat issue or sensor issue but without codes or check engine light on they have no idea. It keeps doing it but it seems to correct it self before I can get it back to the garage usually over a weekend when they are closed or very busy. I have had this issue for a couple months now, it has not appeared to cause any over heating or made any other sounds that I am aware of.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 MPH, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the fire was confined to the engine compartment. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.