Gasoline is leaking from the gas tank.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Last october 2020, when entering the car, I smelled a very strong gasoline odor inside, and then noticed underneath, badly leaky fuel lines toward the left rear wheel well. A large pool of gasoline was also noticed on the pavement. I am including a photo of the corroded fuel line as file attachment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle while driving. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware of a fuel leak. The contact stated that gasoline was leaking onto the protective shield underneath the vehicle. The contact called tom gill chevrolet (7830 commerce dr, florence, ky 41042, (859) 371-7566) and was informed that there was a special coverage on the vehicle for the fuel pump. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was not covered due to the vehicle being listed as a flood damaged vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the status of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
The gasoline line near the rear tire on the driver's side rusted and began to spill gasoline
I have been noticing a gas smell for a few weeks and with further investigation I noticed that gas was leaking near the clip that holds the lines up by the driver's side rear tire. My mechanic noticed that when he cut back the heat shield that was a rusted out hole causing the leak. Both the fuel and the return line have rusted and are leaking.
Vehicle started misting gas by the passenger rear wheel.
There is a gas leak. This is very serious and should be on a recall l iu st. The list of consumers affected is a pretty long list
I noticed the smell of gasoline outside of my car while parked. I noticed a few drops of gasoline on the ground under my car. I took my car to the shop for diagnosis and they said it was a very common problem with this year and model vehicle. It is a leak in the fuel line caused by a faulty design where a heat shield is prone to collect salt, dirt, etc. At the metal line which causes corrosion.
Have been smelling gas for 6 months now...right after shutoff in driveway.....driving to a park today about 6 pm...another driver pulled up to my side, and said I was leaking gas or something...was behind me at stop light ...got to the park and stopped car..autistic child in back seat with little dog very scared.......sent her across the park to a bench to sit.....looked under the car, and strong steady gas drip in front of drivers side rear wheel.. Several fuel lines that were side by side...close to muffler...fuel definitely dripping from them......rolled car foward ahead of spill, and headed home....looked where we usually park in driveway and saw an 18 inch round gas stain on asphalt......never seen it before today......used car on the 3rd to pick up food......stain from sept 3rd... Was a mechanic back in the 70`s and 80`s....and figured since the tank didn`t empty.....the leak must stop after an hour or so, or until fuel pressure in the system falls to zero psi.......I`ve had tons of issues with this car, and biggest p o s I`ve ever owned.......has 112k on it and few more years left......might not get sticker this fall.......the cheap front mud flaps don`t protect the car, and the rocker panels have major corrosion.......front drive shafts don`t last very long, and had years of computer issues and overheating on disability..2 metal hips and spinal cord injury.....I`m going to get under this tomorrow , and see if I can make a temp repair, with some fuel hose, and a couple clamps......I`d park it on the lawn for the next few months, and try to get rides....but daughter`s medical appts keep me driving almost daily..g m should pay fair market value, and take these all back.....older cars have exhaust issues , and a gas leak very close by, and boom...I would bet many many have had this problem, and fixed it, not knowing it`s a design error....help... Please!!!
Fuel is leaking from underneath a black plastic part holding the fuel line in place in front of the left rear tire. I am not sure how much leaks, but after driving it starts dripping.
Fuel line leak, drivers side rear. In front of tire. Noticed strong odor of gas, looked under car after I turned it off. Saw gas running down onto pavement.
Strong odor of gasoline detected and gasoline is leaking from underneath the vehicle 21 and one half inches forward of the center line of driver side or left rear tire.this condition leaving paddle of gasoline and was found with vehicle at stationary position.
I have noticed a strong gas smell coming from the car right after I parked my car. And discovered gas leaking through the gas lines very fast. I've noticed that many chevy cobalt cars encounter this issue when I researched this problem I have. I am surprised it has not been called for recall
Keep getting the smell of fuel in and outside of car.when driving and when exiting the vehicle
Sever fuel leak at drivers side rear above exhaust when running. A steel line is leaking at a plastic mounting clip due to severe corrosion.
While the car is running or while the fuel system is still under pressure, for example after having been driven there is a steady fuel leak in front of the drivers side rear tire. I have parked the car only to have lost 1/4 of a tank of gasoline to the leak. There is a very very strong odor of gasoline that permeates the car. Sometimes the car will hesitate to start, the engine continues to crank after I release the key and then it finally catches and starts .I understand this has been recalled in only certain states.
Fuel leaking underneath car. I filled the tank fully and drove to work 5 miles. Afterwork I get in car and as I got closer the odor of raw gasoline fumes were noticed. I drove home parking on dirt no leaks seen next day as I'm going to work, I look at the gas gauge to see nearly a 1/4 of tank is gone. I get to work, let the car sit for 2 hours. When looking underneath the car, I had noticed a puddle of gasoline under the car with again a strong odor of gasoline. Car is not driven in the winter and is kept in garage during winter seasons
Went to drive car today, while at the first stop sign, waiting for traffic I started smelling gas, got to my destination, and looked under the car, and gas was dripping very fast from just in front of the left rear tire, within 1 inch of the exhaust pipe, it appears to be leaking from numerous spots by the left rear tire
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a leak underneath the vehicle coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel line was damaged by a part from the trunk assembly rubbing on the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the fuel lines near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel lines. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. The VIN was not available.
Smell gas on left rear side of car after stopping
Bad fuel smell outside and in vehicle, wont start until second try.no obvious fuel leak on ground but read there are recalls of other cobalts
Fuel line near driver rear tire leaks. I saw an article online about this issue beginning to pop up. Mine started leaking enough to cause driving issues. Temp fix, just put a rubber fuel hose on with clamps. To poor to fix an issue like this, it's not cheap.
Increasingly the vehicle is not operating properly. The lighting is not consistent and the smallest addition of extra features requiring power (ex: using one or more window controls, heater and or defogger, lighting in dash at full capacity, musical performance, radio and bass, etc) will cause the power of existing devices to flutter or surge for example the headlights will dim out when turning the windows down or the vehicle will begin to vibrate and shake even more almost as though it is overpowering and wanting to shut down or quit. Also the rpms will feel like they are hiccuping or bouncing down and up more than usual and at random times and speeds at times seems like its going to red line even if you take your foot off the gas. This is also a bit of the same type of issue but it is the opposite when you push the gas it hesitates or something like that glitches or jolts and gains power very slowly and has a hard time accelerating and gaining speed (seems gutless?) . And at stop lights and whenever parked its rumbles and shakes all together let alone if you are using the radio or heat etc it's loud enough to have to get the people in vehicle to almost yell when talking over it or if you are in a drive through the person can't hear you and either have to stut off the engine or speak to them in person at the next window. Also when you are slowing down to stop it almost seems the engine will be faster than the body or something like that (I know sounds crazy but I don't know how to explain it any other way) . I've come to the conclusion that it will be fuel and or electricity related or both. Its also randomly showing a few different codes and then suddenly they go away all to do with fuel pressure or syster or evap type thing. Without clearing them they resolve themselves without any work or anything witch also seems very oddto me. Thankyou in advance for reading.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, exited the vehicle, and noticed fuel leaking. The contact drove home and called his insurance company. The insurance company towed the vehicle to wally edgar chevrolet (3805 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48360, (248) 494-8698). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 9-562-0828774. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
There is a very strong odor of gasoline coming from inside and out of my vehicle when parked and engine is off/on and when the vehicle is in motion. The smell has made my children nautious and given us headaches. And after doing some research I'm seeing very similar cases with the cobalts of other years that are being recalled but mine is not. I beleive it is the same issue as the 2009 cobalts aswell as the saturn ions.
#12192b excessive gas leak from fuel pump module while car is turned on. I see their is a special document for this problem
Have a leak on my fuel line on the rear passenger side. See many people complain about it.. Fuel is dripping on the ground. This is a huge fire hazard waiting to happen
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed a fuel leak under the rear driver's side of the vehicle in front of the rear tire. Mauer chevrolet (1055 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, (651) 212-2980) confirmed that there was no recall advised the contact to bring in the vehicle for a repair estimate. The manufacturer also confirmed that there was no recall and also could not assist with the repair costs. The manufacturer provided a case number to the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000.
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