Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes emitting from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Car hesitates when trying to start. Strong smell of gas but no sign of leaks. Updated 09/01/2015*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at no charge to the owner. The fuel pump and lines were replaced. Updated 10/27/2015
When the car was left running gas was found leaking from under the drivers side door. The channel that the gas lines run in was soaked in gas, a open flame would have caused the car to catch fire. I had the gas lines replaced and there were 7 leaks on both gas lines and they were 90% rusted from the front of the motor to the gas tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact noticed a fuel leak above the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic of the failure. The technician verified there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 67,297.
1/10/15, kept thinking I was smelling gas while driving for several weeks, then on the 10th of january 2015 I pulled in and parked car in garage. Several hours later, I returned and noted a small puddle by drivers door. I inspected it and smelled it, yes it was gasoline. I started the car to move it back to see how much it leaked, it was then that fuel began running out everywhere around my shoes, had 1/2 tank. I shut off the car, as it scared me. And low fuel light came on. It still sets I'm my garage now. I noted many!!! Complaints about this same problem. I am upset as I was not aware of this and a fire could have occurred with small children in car seats in the back. Thanks gm.
My fuel tank is leaking and this is apparently an issue that gm is aware of, as they have discontinued the fuel tank. This is a major safety issue and should be subject to recall.
Noted fuel smell under car. Found puddle of fuel and corroded fuel lines at a plastic chassis bracket. Lines are coming from the pump running forward under the passenger door. Witnessed fuel dripping. Fuel lines are only inches from exhaust pipe which could be a source of ignition fire. Several online discussion boards mention this same issue as a problem with the cobalt. There is a recall on the fuel pump but not on the fuel lines? This defect/poor quality fuel line material should be recalled as its a major fire/safety issue.
Owner of a 2008 chevy cobalt, recently started having a strong smell of gasoline in and around vehicle after driving and even after the car had sat over night. Had vehicle diagnosed and was told that fuel was leaking on top of the fuel tank. Upon research I found that there have been several recalls and many complaints for this exact problem, but recalls are only in certain states. I'm sorry chevrolet doesn't take the safety of it's customers seriously as I no longer feel safe driving my young children in this car. Chevrolet please explain how being in a different state changes the fact that you made a car with yet another defective part yet you will not take responsibility for all the vehicles that you put it in???
Once my ignition switch was repaired per the recall, I began smelling gas inside and outside of the vehicle. No check engine light has come on but the smell has been getting worse and worse. When the car sits for a long or short period of time it has difficulty starting; also since the ignition switch was replaced an electrical issue began.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the plastic tubes attached to the fuel tank were covered with fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 11/20/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the dealer free of charge. Updated 5/4/2015
Strong fuel smell after driving, noticed wet spots on plastic tubes going into gas tank that smelled like gas.
Strong smell of gasoline. Fuel leaking onto the ground. Repair garage stated the problems was cracked port on the fuel pump exactly like existing recall states (gm campaign number 12190). According to gm my vehicle is not part of the recall even though it is the same make, model and year, with the same defect. This recall needs to be expanded to include other vehicles (including my own) that are clearly defective.
Strong smell of gas ... Gas leaking.
I bought the vehicle new. I was driving the vehicle and it cut off. I heard a pop. Vehicle would not crank back up. I parked, locked vehicle and had to walk to get help. By the time I returned, the vehicle was gone. The vehicle had caught fire after I left to get help and the police called the fire departement and had fire put out and vehicle towed.
My 2008 chevy cobalt lt began to put off a strong fuel odor, both after being parked and while driving. I took it to a mechanic and it was confirmed that the fuel pump module had a crack in it and was leaking fuel onto the fuel tank. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump module and I personally paid for all the costs. A week later, I was notified by a friend with the same vehicle that they had received a notice for recall for this issue in the mail under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 and they were fully reimbursed. I never received this notice in the mail, but I am requesting a reimbursement for having this issue fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After the ignition switch had been repaired, the contact experienced difficulty starting the vehicle after it had been parked for short periods of time. The contact smelled fuel vapors inside and outside the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered that the fuel pump assembly was leaking on top of the tank. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated when starting the vehicle there was a fuel odor. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately and when the ignition was released, the vehicle would sound as if it started without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that there was fuel leak. The mechanic also stated that when the ignition was in the on position the fuel pump generated fuel causing it to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the federal safety agency campaign: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) was not a valid recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed a burning odor. Approximately 15 minutes later, the contact turned off the vehicle and it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician diagnose that the fuel line that connected the pump to the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the problem recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician stated that the return port on the fuel pump was cracked causing the leak. As a result, the fuel pump and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
I have noticed since 06/20/2014 that I have been smelling gas fumes coming from the fuel pump area of my vehicle. I was told that the chevy cobalts had recalls on some models, including 2008, in certain parts of the us. When I called to get an appt with the all star chevy in baker, louisiana to repair the recall for the ignition switch they told me they knew nothing about a fuel pump recall. Im very concerned and agitated that I never received any notice of any such recalls and then to be told by a chevy that there was no recalls concerning fuel issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,400.
I cant believe it's going to take gm months, years to fix cobalts ignition switches, there are also fuel pump recall4-13 but my area is "not hot enough" for a fuel pump recall that was advised for other areas???? Wth ?? My appointment for ignition switch fix is months away, if I get killed my family is to sue gm for knowingly holding up the solution!! Come on!!!! Get with it !!! Gm sure gets their money quick but when its time to fix problems and make it right on gm's part they are slacking bad!!!
Cracked fuel line attached to fuel pump started to leak fuel badly with a high possibility of a fire. Contacted dealership and it a stated that my vehicle was not included on any recalls related to this type of problem.
Cracked fuel line attached to fuel pump started to leak fuel badly with a high possibility of a fire. Contacted dealership and it a stated that my vehicle was not included on any recalls related to this type of problem.
My gas tank is cracked and has been leaking fuel. The fumes are bad enough by itself but its also a major fire hazard. Contacted gm and even though the recall is clearly stated online for my car gm will not fix their mistake.
While traveling, the vehicle started to jerk as if the brakes were being applied. Contacted the dealer and was informed that this is common in the cobalts until the car knows your driving habits. Same occurrence in the 2007 cobalt. The dealer had to adjust the transmission. Dealer will not take action as to date for this issue stating that it hasn't had a chance to adjust to the driving habits. We had the car for more than a few months and put over 3000 miles on it. Car doesn't feel safe to drive on major highways. Dealer is made aware of this. Informed by dealer, not a safety issue.
Last year around may I was driving my cobalt to work and smelled gas. I replaced the fuel cap to start with the least expensive first. I still smelled the fuel. I went to a mechanic and he found that the fuel pump was leaking. He found two issues. One the pump was seated improperly and there was a crack in the fuel return. I still have the fuel pump assembly in case my car became part of the recall issued for some of the cobalt cars. Looking at the fuel pump, I have to say my car had the same leak as described in the recall but my VIN wasn't part of the recall. Also since my car had the power steering replaced my electronic door locks won't operate correctly, cycling lock and unlock when driving down the road, locking with the key in the ignition, cycling when I turn, cycling when I open the trunk.
Fuel leaks from fuel tank filler neck. Verified that fuel was not coming from fuel pump as was addressed in the current recall for model year 2007. A check of online forums resulted in several owners experiencing the same problem, being referred to the fuel pump recall, and the problem not being addressed.
Gas leaking, bought new fuel pump and gas still leaks a puddle. I have a 6 month old son. Scared my car is going to explode. I have seen other recalls for the same problem, just not on mine. Key also gets jammed will not start sometimes nor will it turn off. The gas leaking is a safety issue for me and my family and also others.
Strong odor of fuel coming form the fuel pump / tank area. Some of the various models & years were recalled, but not this car. When the car became hard to start, I replaced the fuel pump myself and that solved the problem and the fuel odor went away. We took the car to the chevrolet dealer in december of 2011 to address an unrelated recall. They were made aware of the problem and acknowledged that there was a problem but stated "this car was not covered by a recall". In the last few weeks we didn't park the car inside of the garage because we thought it would catch fire.
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