Strong gasoline odor from vehicle when parked and during operation. Very likely same problem addressed in the federal safety agency campaign 09v419000. Recommend that recall should include all model years with faulty fuel pump assembly, and should apply nationwide, not just "hot" states.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel and noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not working. The dealer (sunrise chevrolet buick gmc, 4605 s houston levee rd, collierville, tn 38017) was contacted and a technician informed the contact the dealer would not be responsible for the repair cost since the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 263,000.
Recall !! My car VIN # doesn't have any recalls but my car fits the description of the recall fuel leakage around where the hose hooks up and also my fuel gage doesn't work
The fuel line rust out and leaks gas. This is a very dangerous situation but apparently not covered by recall 12v459000. This gas leak should defiantly included in that recall. My car is driven by a teenager and he did not notice the leak until I saw it. The repairs were over $800.00. This happened to both of our chevy cobalts in the same week.
I reported this back in 2016-1-28 ref.no.10822806 gas line corrosion problem,do to muffler right under gas lines and gas line up in pocket where heat and moisture cause early corrosion(poor design). Gm had go me to a dealership and confirm corrosion problem (wanted 750 dollars to fix). Talk to rep.for gm , mentioned I felt poor design and protental safety =may cause fire. Did have fix at garage for 200dollars. Now corroding again after 2yrs. This confirms gas lines in pocket up above muffer traps heat and mositure causeing corrosion. Please advise company does not want to listen to me and I can't afford to replace gas line every 2yrs.. Feel strongly about poor design and gm should be responsible. Fire hazard this is same car that had key problem,steering problem,gas line problem at tank and gas pump, yet they don't want to listen,help help help!!!!
Car had trouble starting and had a strong odor of gasoline. I took the car to a mechanic and was told there was a fuel leak.
Strong smell of gasoline coming from vehicle. Hesitation upon first starting vehicle. Obvious signs of a gasoline leak from cracked fuel pump modulator which posed a fire risk.
Gas leaks from under the gas tank right above the muffler. Consistent drip onto the muffler and onto the ground. This not only causes an injury risk but it has a financial impact as the gas leaks and cost money.
Fuel leak - fuel line and evap line are steel and routed neat driver rear wheel. Fuel and evap line are exposed to road salts and other environmental factors resulting in corrosion leading to fuel leaks
Strong gasoline odor during startup, and sometimes after I turn it off. Vin #: 1g1ak18f087105601
The dash message says power steering. As I was excellerating in the on ramp of the highway, the RPM jumped up to 6,000 all on its own and now it will not shift gears, does not read any MPH, and can barely go more than 20mph. This was unexpected and had no warnings prior to. Although it still functions (turns on, runs, has all power available, has reverse) it is ultimately disabled. Also, the fuel lines/ fuel pump failed causing a gas leak, making it a challenge to start the vehicle. I have patched the fuel line as a temporary fix. I have already replaced the lower control arms and the timing chains at my own expense
I woke up to find that my car was leaking fuel. There was no accident or incident. The leak is from the rear driver's side. This seems to be described in other 2008 chevrolet cobalts and is covered in some cases under a recall #12191b. My VIN is not included so I was hoping to raise awareness that this problem continues to occur on cars of this year and model.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, fuel was leaking from the vehicle near the tank. The local dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I have been smelling gas from my car for a few weeks now. I could even see it dripping when I stood close to the car. Had a mechanic look at it and he told me the fuel pump and hose needs to be replaced because it was cracked.he wanted $550 to repair it. I can't afford to repair it right now.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, fumes were present inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to freedom chevrolet (212 e 5th st s, big stone gap, va 24219, phone number: (276) 565-8955) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded, which caused fuel to leak. The fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 143,699.
2008 chevy cobalt with 88,000 miles, in great exterior and interior condition started experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving vehicle. Took in to dealership where they notified owner of a ruptured fuel line which was causing a fuel leak. Fuel leak coming from rusted fuel lines. This specific issue has been under recall for this specific make and model and gear of car but because owner VIN # wasn't under recall, gm will not take responsibility or fix. This is a serious issue that can lead to a dangerous situation (I.e. Automobile fire). How can this issue be under recall for chevy cobalts but not a specific car due to VIN #. Clearly the issue is beyond what they've recalled. There have been many other chevy cobalts experiencing the same exact issue and gm won't take responsibility for and fix.
Fuel smell turned into a significant fuel leak. Only noticed while the vehicle is staionary.
Smelled the strong scent of gas while driving my 2008 chevy cobalt. While parked I noticed the car was leaking gas near the front/driver side of the car. Took it to a mechanic immediately after noticing that the puddle of gas was getting larger fairly quickly. After taking a look at the car my mechanic informed me that both the pressure and the return fuel lines needed to be replaced. He also let me know that he had called the closest dealership for the parts but they had just sold their last ones. Apparently I wasn't the first person to have this issue, and actually it was quite a popular problem with certain cobalts.
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.
Car is smelling of gas and leaking from top of fuel pump/tank only when running. Scared of fire. Have seen there are recalls on other year models for same reasons. Have kids who ride in back seat getting sick from gas fumes and no other vehicles I can use.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. During a routine state inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 97,000.
My dad bought the car for me from a friend who owns a shop and a few months later it starts smelling like gas really bad. I look under the car and there's a gas leak. And my car smells like gas I smell like gas when I get out. So I look up the problem and see there's a recall on these cars and I'm just not trying to pay all that money on a defect on the car. I just need help because children, little babies ride in my car. And the gas makes me really dizzy.
My 08 cobalt started smelling like gas and now it is dripping fuel right in front of the left side back tire. The leak is coming from the clip where they hoses connect. I have been doing a lot of searching about the fuel leak in front of the left side rear tire. A lot of others are having the same issue in the same exact spot. I don't understand why it isn't considered a recall if its a safety issue. I have a 6 month old daughter who sits back there and it smells of gas terrible. After reading about what could happen I dont like to even drive it!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact stopped at a rest area and noticed a strong fuel odor when exiting the vehicle. The contact re-entered the vehicle and noticed a wet spot under the fuel tank. The contact also noticed the odor approximately six other times, but was not sure of its origin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After parking the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the garage. Upon inspection, a fuel leak was discovered under the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the leak was caused by a cracked fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,400.
Just bought this car from used car dealer on mar 9, 2017. Did not test drive it before hand as the dealer said battery was low. Next day returned and signed paper work, thinking he has replaced battery so did not test drive car again. We stopped on way home got some gas in vehicle, driving around 10-15 mins I began to smell strong gas, so strong it was burning my eyes and giving me a headache. Next morning looked up complaints and recalls for this model and year to discover there is fuel leak known issues. Really afraid to drive or let my daughter drive this car back and forth to college now., afraid of a fire or explosion. F
Gas tank fell off the car in my driveway after backing out over crusty snow.... ... Gas tank bracket broke........ Bracket had rusted away ....gas tank was dragged on driveway 10 feet w/o leaking if I was going 65 miles hour this would have been a desaster
Fuel leaking from the vehicle, gas leaking out. Many other people this has been happening to with the chevy cobalt and this is a dangerous problem. There should be a recall on this by now.
There is presence of fuel leakage on ground near the back tire on the drivers side. Have called gm and it's possible it may be covered under a special warranty, but have to wait for an appointment. This recall should be expanded to cover all vehicles no matter the state in which the owner resides.
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