2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: check engine light

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel on the passenger’s side in front of the rear tire. The contact stated that the fuel odor was also inside the cabin of the vehicle while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2022 · Electrical · IL

The accelerator pedal constantly fails to activate immediately after turning it on. it used to happen on cold or rainy days. It now fails to activate all the time. Took it to an independent service center and they said it could be the wiring due to water getting in the car. My car did have a leak and it was fixed but many months after these issues started occurring. I get a check engine light with a service traction control, service esc, and code p2138 is shown.

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 Jun 13, 2019 · Steering · 128,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 15 MPH out of a parking lot, the steering wheel seized and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to drive home, but could not steer the vehicle. An independent towing company was contacted and towed the vehicle to the contact's home. Tim lally chevrolet (24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, oh 44128, (440) 359-8781) informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 95,000 miles · KY

"takata recall" I am buying this vehicle from a buy here pay here lot.during my experiernce driving this car. I've had trouble steering the wheel.I brought in in to tire discounters for inspection testing. The result the auto tech explained to me in writing that I have electrical issues with the car.also the tires was placed on backwards and the car needs new tires.the check engine light is on in the car.in motion on the street when experiencing this problem.the sensors are bad.this vechicle is programmed and needs a remote.I have to go to the dealer resolve it.time auto sales in latonia kentucky previous owner of this car.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Fuel system · 111,000 miles · MD

A strong odor of gasoline appeared within the last week of a 08 chevrolet cobalt ls. Also check engine light comes on and goes off. Engine has to be cranked twice to start. Checked gas cap, seemed not to be seating/ sealing properly. Odbe tester showed no error codes. Replaced fuel cap on 10?03/2018 with oem cap. 10/04/2018 while parked in driveway noticed puddle (gas) underneath car in front of left rear tire.(wife drove car from work, noticed stronger odor of gas on way home). Checked online forums seeing complaints of leaking gas lines in this area of same model year, it is leaking under a silver shield/insulation.this is near the exhaust pipes running from engine to rear of car. Several complaints state that the leak is being caused by cracks and/or corrosion to the fuel lines. Check of VIN # shows no open safety recalls (car was bought used 3-4 years ago).

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 100,675 miles · TN

Often over cranks for close to 5 seconds with very strong raw gasoline fumes while parked on flat parking lot, inside car and outside car smell strongly. Once started I cant recall smelling it because I run the recirculation A/C. The check gas cap notification appears followed by check engine light. I already changed the gas cap with no effect. I have seen recalls on this same problem for the same year and model but I have been told I am not covered by the recall even though it seems to be the same issue. This is a very dangerous situation as this is my only vehicle and I have a toddler riding in this car with me.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 85,000 miles · MA

Battery keeps dying and key is stuck in ignition. Have to keep replacing battery every 8 months which are brand new 5 year battery. Fuel line was replaced but still strong odor of gas and rotting fuel line again. Safety hazard! This has been reported by a large number of people. Why is there not a recall on this?? Vehicle was stationary at the time. This happens all the time so I can only put one date in here. Something is also wrong with my electrical system and the check engine light comes on all the time after diagnosing with my mechanic and having it turned off. Why isn't gm doing anything to help us?

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 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 Jul 28, 2017 · Fuel system · 106,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed a fuel leak. The contact replaced the fuel tank cap. The failure recurred and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was contacted (hendricks chevrolet in shawnee mission, ks) and the technician recommended diagnostic testing. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.