I pulled into jiffy lube and they said they smelled gas. I took it to a mechanic and they said gas was leaking from fuel lines. They installed new fuel lines. I paid $744.15 on june 6th 2019 and still have receipt. I don't know when or where it started leaking. I heard there may be a recall and would like to know how to get reimbursed. Thanks.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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I was driving home and noticed a gas smell. I pulled over and noticed a major leak of gas coming from in front of the left rear tire. My fuel gauge went from half to nothing in a matter of minutes.
Fuel smell by driver side passenger door. Hard to start, due to loss of fuel pressure. Fuel puddle on the ground. Not safe to drive, fuel line leak next to exhaust, fire hazard. With all the fuel leak reports same area, surprise there is no recall associated with this issue. This is a huge safety/fire hazard, come on gm figure it out.
Corrosion of metal fuel line under the vehicle near the left rear wheel well. Vehicle leaks fuel only when running.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at tire repair shop, the contact was informed of a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed the fuel lines were rusted and leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed of a transmission fluid leak. The fuel lines and transmission fluid lines were also replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,381.
After parking I noticed a fuel smell and found a small puddle under the back driver side door. Two drives later the leak was a pool and the car started having difficulty starting (due to an empty fuel line). I limped it down the road to my.mechanc who identified it as a leaking fuel line. We replaced both lines. Normally I wouldn't file a report, but I just saw an article about an investigation into cobalt fuel lines. I figured I would create a report in case it helps.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present while operating the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from the sub frame near the front of the driver's side rear wheel. In addition, while driving, the check engine light remained illuminated. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 237,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspection, he became aware that the fuel lines were leaking due to severe rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Smelled strong odor of gasoline while vehicle was parked in garage. . Upon inspection found considerable fuel leak. Cause was steel fuel line corroded in the vicinity of drivers side rear wheel along frame rail. Was able to repair rusted fuel line. It will need a complete new line at later date.
The car has 75000 miles on it and the fuel line is rotted out, all rust. Fuel is leaking by rear driver side panel wheel well. Mechanic recommended fuel line, evap line and fuel filter replacement. The leak occurs whenever the car is running, idling or driving. No leak when car is off.
For many years my car has had a faint smell of gasoline when I get in it and I have never really identified where it was coming from. This morning in my driveway at my apartment I backed up and was greeted by a stench, stopped and checked and gas was pouring out by the lh rear wheel. (see picture) I checked online for a repair guide and instead found this was a recall item on all other years of cobalt. Seems like this should have been recalled across the board? If I would have known this was a recall I would have had these lines replaced years ago.
I first started smelling slight gas fumes, didn't think it was from my car as I take very good care of it and have no reason to believe it was from my car. Then, yesterday I noticed a small puddle on the ground under my car when parked, located on driver side just a little aft of the door and touched it and it was gas. When I got home I called my dealership where I purchased it and due the pandemic, it was closed. So I called gm corp office, gave them the appropriate information they requested, and explained the situation and they told me they would try and find another dealership close to where I live to help me but seems, their all closed. They, gm told me the leak is not a"recall" yet when I went "on line" their were dozens of complaints about the exact problem. I don't understand, does a life or lives have to be lost before gm steps-up and accept responsibility and have a recall before the worst happens?. I researched the issue and read exact complaints from others from the same make and model and my year and prior years. I also found out it is a costly repair, surely this cannot be a reason not to have a recall, I would hope not, to put profit over human lives.
2010 cobalt is leaking fuel behind drivers seat on ground. Mechanic said fuel line is rusted and they have seen this on this car many times. No warning from the in-vehicle system. Car still runs, but takes a little longer to start. Seem dangerous.
Fuel lines rusted and causing fuel to drip by rear driver side tire once fuel pump turns on.
There was a fuel leak on my car. The same day that I dropped my car off at the dealership another person was there with the same car & the same exact problem. I feel as tho it may not have been a coincidence & probably should be looked in to. I noticed the problem a few days before taking it to the shop. I had no major problems with my car before this issue.
Fuel odor and spotting on ground near rear driver side tire. Active leaking when driving and when car is parked.
Gas line was leaking. Has been over 2 weeks and part is still backordered for many additional orders for the same part. If this many gas lines are all leaking and in need of this part, it warrants an investigation as to why they are all leaking at the same time. To date there is still not even a timeline as to the proposed date that a part will be available leading me to believe there are thousands to millions of cars in the same predicament.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked outside his home, the contact smelled fuel fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed a fuel leak near the rear driver's side tire. The contact called edwards chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (located at 3400 south expy, council bluffs, ia 51501, (712) 366-9400) and an appointment was scheduled for november 6, 2019. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.
At first it was hesitant to strt. It did strt and I went on my way. Got to my destination turned the car off. Smelled gas fumes inside the car. Went to start again and was hesitant at first and was on my way. Got home and turned the car off. Smell of fumes. Looked under car. Was leaking on drivers side by back tire. Puddle of gas.
Hit a deer on the freeway going 70 MPH & totaled car but none of the airbags deployed.
Fuel lines, driver side rear, rusting & beginning to leak.
Fuel line leaking at the rear of vehicle in front of driver side rear tire, appears to be near a clip. Strong fuel smell.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing various electrical failures. The check engine, power steering, and traction warning indicators were illuminated and the RPM gauge increased erratically even when the vehicle was parked. In addition, the power steering seized at any given moment. When the vehicle was restarted, the failures went away; however, the transmission shifted harshly when changing gears. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge always displayed as empty even though fuel was present. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 154,000.
I see all over the place where many others have this same problem with chevy cobalts. The fuel line leaks and then they want to charge you $700 to replace. If so many have this problem, why isn't there a recall and it's all in the same spot (driver side by rear tire)
While stationary after driving a strong fuel odor is present around the vehicle and fuel is dripping to the ground from in front of the rear driver side tire. The same condition is common on earlier years of this make and model.
When vehicle is parked I notice strong smell of gasoline. Checked under the car and noticed fluid leaking what appears to be gasoline. Leak is located on drivers side near the rear tire. Also it appears that a worn fuel line is what is causing the leak
As I exited the vehicle, I smelled fuel and noticed a wet spot on the ground. I looked underneath on the driver side of the car. The fuel line had worn through where a shackle was holding the fuel line to the frame of the car.
Fuel leaking from left rear of vehicle, close to the exhaust. Noticed strong odor of fuel and gas dripping when parked.
Could not figure out why I was going through gas so quickly. I did realize that the car was leaking something but unable to take in for servicing right away. The car started to leak appox. 3-4 days prior to this incident. I left my fiance in the running car while I ran into a store and a few minutes later he came and got me saying we have to leave right now! He had me put my items down, and rushed me out of the store! As soon as we get outside he explained several people stopped freaking that the car is leaking gas everywhere! There was a huge puddle of gas under rear driverside tire! All you could smell was gasoline! We left panicked and actually ran out of gas in traffic! Thank god I had an emergency almost full gas can in trunk. So in the middle of 6pm traffic we are trying to pour every little drop of gas into the car, while cars are honking and staring and swerving around us into oncoming traffic.this could of been a horrible avoidable problem. Several several several bad outcomes could of happened. Come on chevy this is definitely a manufacturing defect- recall this before someone gets injured or worse! Now not only did I have to go through theart horrible scary situation, but now I have no vehicle for my family! We are closing on our home and getting ready to move to another state. I am going to have to part for a rental car and these repairs! Approximately I'm looking at $1000 out of my pocket for something that once again seems to be a manufacturer defect on this car!!! The whole has line needs replaced. Date of incident 03/26/2019 has approx. 87,000 miles
With car running (parked) fuel is leaking heavily from rear of vehicle drivers side. Fuel leak appears to be coming from fuel lines/gas tank area.
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