Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics who stated that the fuel module was leaking and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,900.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking. The smell had become overpowering from inside of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to have a routine oil change performed but was denied because of the offensively overpowering odor. The contact was told that the vehicle possible exhibited a crack in the fuel pump. The contact was very concerned that the smell would become permanent. The dealer was notified who stated that before the vehicle could be brought to the dealer for a diagnosis, they would have to first perform further research for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. There is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. This defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted from the rear seats. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. The contact performed an inspection and was able to find out that the fuel line was cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no assistance was provided. The VIN was unavailable.the failure and current mileages were 61,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. The contact performed an inspection and was able to find out that the fuel line was cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no assistance was provided. The VIN was unavailable.the failure and current mileages were 61,000.
My complaint is in reference to a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. After going on line I noticed that there has been a problem with 2006 through the 2008 model year cobalt. I feel this is a safety hazard as the exhaust pipe passes below the fuel tank. This problem should have been fixed with the 2007 recall as I have heard there is one. What is required to have a recall for safety on the 2008 model year. This is a costly repair and the burden should be on the manufacture to correct. Again this is a safety hazard and is playing with peoples lives and also allowing fumes to escape into the air.
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states difficulty starting vehicle and smells gas *tgw the consumer was informed the fuel line was cracked and was leaking. The consumer discovered there was a recall on the 2006/2007 models for the fuel pump, the same fuel pump that had to be replaced in the vehicle. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
2008 cobalt now with 70k miles has strong gasoline odor and when at idle leaks excessive amount of fuel. I have a newborn baby and a 1yr old toddler and with a problem that severe I can't even drive this car and feel safe. I also did research online about this problem and there are many chevy cobalts with fuel problems. This is a huge safety issue and would like to see a recall for 2008 not only 2006-2007 cobalts.
Late 2011 my car starting having issues with the rpms going up and down while I was driving at a steady pace. By dec 2011 my car smelled like it had a small fuel leak; one that I could only smell while my car was idling. Since february 2012 the smell of gasoline has gone from a faint smell while idling to an almost unbearable smell that I can smell even doing 70+ MPH on the freeway. With the fuel lines not allowing enough fuel to be pumped into my engine it also does not like to start if it has been sitting for more than a few hours. I have to turn the key let the engine turn over a few times, let it sit, then attempt to start it up again. Chevy has had this problem with their cobalt's since they have started making them it seems. They have not fixed the problem with the 2008's they have just chosen to ignore that our cars have this issue as well. When I call the dealership they tell me that the 2008 models do not have the issue that the earlier models had, but they are more than happy to diagnose the problem for me at a cost of $150 and they can fix it at double the price anywhere else because they are a dealership. No thank you! I will not pay chevy to fix a problem that they have caused and refuse to fix. I do know that I will not be buying another chevy once I am able to get rid of this car.
Since september 2011 I have noticed a significant decrease in fuel efficiency. The fuel efficiency has gotten worse since then. I now get about 12 miles to the gallon. Tires are checked and I use fuel with no ethanol. I have seen recalls on the 2007 models for the fuel pump and why not for the 2008 model? This has become a financial nightmare. I bought the car in louisiana where I live.
I noticed my car had a hard time starting on thursday, may 3, 2012. Then on friday, may 4, 2012, I began to smell gas heavily in my car. By saturday, my car had a hard time starting. After I turned on the car, I received again a heavy odor of gas inside my car. I did not drive my car the entire week of may 7 - 11, 2012. I have a mechanic check my car and found gas leaking onto my gas tank. I then searched the internet and found that similar descriptions of faultiness had been reported for 2007 models and I came upon this website again with similar complaints about 2008 models.
My mother in law has a 2008 chevy cobalt and she has a strong smell of fuel in side the vehicle and she has to ride with the windows down, and cant take her grandchildren any where with me because of the smell. Also her fuel mileage has dropped considerably she only put $10 worth the gas in at a time because she am in fear of what will happen if she fills it up.
Began smelling a faint gas odor in jan. 2012 while sitting at stoplight coming from my 2008 chevy cobalt. Odor has since grown stronger and my mpg's have gone from around 30-32 mpg to 26 mpg on last full tank of gas. This seems to be a common problem with 2008 cobalts. There was a recall I have come across in my research for years 2005-2007 and problem seems to be of similar nature, but only in certain states, my car was purchased in texas but currently resides in oklahoma and I believe it was kept in another state by previous owner. I feel as though this should be looked into by gm and corrected on their side of the deal.
I was just informed by my son the his 2008 cobalt smell like gas. He stated that it has been like that for some time, but only noticed the smell while at a stop or very slow speed. Now it is overbearing and all the time. 66,000 current miles.
2008 chevy cobalt with a fuel tank leak. This is an obvious safety issue and a recall was issued for 2007 cobalts. Ntsha needs to be proactive with gm to correct this problem on subsequent years of the cobalt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was awaiting diagnoses. The manufacturer had not been notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,950 and the current mileage was 34,000.
I have 2008 chevy cobalt and it only has 30,000 miles on it, bought it brand new from the dealer, lately I can smell gas burning. I took it to a service shop and they lifted it up and said it was leaking gas and they showed me. I looked online for recalls on this car and found it had a lots of recalls, even one that has the same problem mine has(leaking gas), but the years it has are between 2005-2007. I have 08, but I feel it is the same issue. I know the dealer is going to give me the run around, but I feel they should fix this problem, so I don't have to pay them x amount of the dollars just to find the problem and then x2 amount of dollars the fix the problem.
Fuel smell fuel line cracked right at fuel pump inlet. Same problem as recall #09v41900 2006 2007 cobalts. This is a fla. Car.
Noticed a faint smell of gas while driving my cobalt on thursday september 15th, 2011. Gas smell grew stronger later in the day and, on friday, was so strong that it was overpowering, even with the windows rolled down. Upon taking my car to the mechanic, they found that a plastic supply port on the modular reservoir of my fuel pump had cracked and it was creating a severe fuel leak. I had to replace the fuel pump in order to fix this situation, but, three days later, my car still has an existing gas smell to it. On friday when the incident occurred, I felt like I had ingested gasoline all day, and it took a while for that feeling to go away. In addition, I know that gas leaks are potentially very hazardous and can start fires. In conducting research, it seems that this problem is consistent with recall id # 09v419000 dated 10/29/2009 in which 2006 and 2007 year chevrolet cobalts were recalled for the same problem in some states including arizona, where my car was purchased and registered. Service members at a chevrolet dealership have stated that this issue has become common with my year cobalts, so perhaps the 2008 cobalts should be recalled as well? This is a hazardous problem that has turned in to quite an expensive fix for me, and I believe that it needs to be taken care of immediately.
Notice a strong fuel smell when the vehicle is topped off with fuel. Fuel mileage is degraded and fuel smell goes away when tank is below 1/2. Class 1 leak appears to come from where fuel filler hose attaches to the tank. It may also be coming from the fuel pump and dripping onto that area.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when she opened one of the doors and could smell a strong oder of gasoline. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 92,071.
At southpoint mall in durham n.c. Vehicle 1 was traveling north in parking lot of south point mall when vehicle 2 pulled into its lane of travel from a parking aisle vehicle2 struck vehicle1 in the right passenger area with its front left portion.
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