Our daughter observed a significant puddle forming under her vehicle and noticed a strong smell of gasoline. She sent us a video, which clearly showed gasoline leaking from the driver-side rear area of the car. Due to the proximity of the fuel leak to the exhaust pipe, we had the car towed to a mechanic, as it was too dangerous to drive. The mechanic diagnosed the issue as a severely rusted-out fuel line that required immediate repair. At no point did the vehicle display any warning lights or alerts related to this issue. Alarmingly, our daughter had unknowingly driven the car while the leak was occurring, unaware of the serious fire risk this posed. We believe this is a serious safety hazard that could lead to a fire or explosion and strongly urge an investigation. This failure occurred without warning and could have resulted in a catastrophic outcome. We are fortunate this was caught in time, but others may not be as lucky.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: fuel leak
65 of the 574 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 111,000
- recalls
- 0
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
You need to reopen the case. Due to the fact that gm or who made the cobalt's, failed to tell you that they put heat coil tape around the gas lines right where it rusted and gas leaks. When there coil tape gets wet with salt water from the snow, its there heat coil wrap that traps and keeps the salt water in side the coil wrap thats traped to the gas line.I can prove it.I have the heat coil wrap from my car.its there fault not the weather conditions.period.willing to take to court with evidence. - [xxx] , us information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was a fuel leak due to corrosion in the polymer blocks that attached the fuel lines. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: PE20011 (Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Leaking fuel from plastic gas tank seam.i had it inspected by two,one Chevrolet dealer ship and my own macanic.both are saying its a malfuction on the plastic seal around the plastic gas tank.And Both are telling me I Need to Report this as soon as possible because its Leaking alot of fuel and can burst into flames, or Blow up, They both agree it is VERY VERY DANGEROUS.PERIOD AND I SHOULDNT BE DRIVING IT.they also agree it is a manafacture failure.and defentley needs to be recalled A.S.A.P. before all the people who do have the last Cobalts that were made before there Bankruptcy case.Lordstown should of recalled these knowing there 2007-2009 had problems with fuel leakage.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over on the side of the road. The contact checked under the vehicle and notice that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel line was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start as needed, and the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. After parking the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle had exhibited the failure listed in the federal safety agency Investigation: PE20011. The failure mileage was 59,980.
The fuel line was leaking gasoline. It put the safety of the driver and other cars on the road as the car was leaking gasoline as it drove on the highway and city streets. The problem was confirmed by a service center and the fuel lines were replaced. No inspection by manufacturer, police etc. No warnings at all, car was starting rough and/or not starting at all.
There seems to be a fuel leak on the driver's side rear tire line. Was told that it was very common for my vehicle to have this and that there is no fix for it.
Fuel leak in front of left rear tire. fuel pressure and return lines shot.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel leak on the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact called an unknown local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Fuel lines completely rotted out under factory heat shielding. Leaking fuel onto the exhaust near drivers side rear tire.
There is a gas leak, dripping from the drivers side, back door. The car smells like gas.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?
65 of 574 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (11%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Power steering loss 87Fuel smell 34Stalling 32Loss of power 30Steering lock-up 26Check engine light 24Airbag light 22No deployment 20Engine failure 20Fuel pump 14Won't start 12Jerking 10Grinding brakes 9Door locks 7Adaptive cruise 6Steering noise 6Transmission failure 5
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