Chevrolet Cobalt overheating problems

Filed Sep 5, 2020 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · MA

Have been smelling gas for 6 months now...right after shutoff in driveway.....driving to a park today about 6 pm...another driver pulled up to my side, and said I was leaking gas or something...was behind me at stop light ...got to the park and stopped car..autistic child in back seat with little dog very scared.......sent her across the park to a bench to sit.....looked under the car, and strong steady gas drip in front of drivers side rear wheel.. Several fuel lines that were side by side...close to muffler...fuel definitely dripping from them......rolled car foward ahead of spill, and headed home....looked where we usually park in driveway and saw an 18 inch round gas stain on asphalt......never seen it before today......used car on the 3rd to pick up food......stain from sept 3rd... Was a mechanic back in the 70`s and 80`s....and figured since the tank didn`t empty.....the leak must stop after an hour or so, or until fuel pressure in the system falls to zero psi.......I`ve had tons of issues with this car, and biggest p o s I`ve ever owned.......has 112k on it and few more years left......might not get sticker this fall.......the cheap front mud flaps don`t protect the car, and the rocker panels have major corrosion.......front drive shafts don`t last very long, and had years of computer issues and overheating on disability..2 metal hips and spinal cord injury.....I`m going to get under this tomorrow , and see if I can make a temp repair, with some fuel hose, and a couple clamps......I`d park it on the lawn for the next few months, and try to get rides....but daughter`s medical appts keep me driving almost daily..g m should pay fair market value, and take these all back.....older cars have exhaust issues , and a gas leak very close by, and boom...I would bet many many have had this problem, and fixed it, not knowing it`s a design error....help... Please!!!

Filed Jun 3, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NJ · fire

The vehicle overheated and shutdown while traversing rt 287 near boonton at speeds around 65. I coasted off an exit and came to a stop at park ave and wootton st. While I was waiting for my vehicle to cool down so I could either fix/continue driving, it had become apparent that the engine compartment had started to combust. Noticeable by the sound of the fire. That left me rushing to empty out the vehicle of belongings in the middle of the road before the vehicle completely engulfed into flames. Note that prior to the engine overheating absolutely no warning lights nor indicators had turned on. When vehicle overheated the temperature light turned on and that was all until the vehicle was actually on fire and had shut itself off.

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 136,000 miles · AR

Once car warms up, while driving, the automatic transmission does not shift past second (2nd) gear, and will allow red lining without shifting up a gear. When trying to park, the shifter will not allow shifting into park, and the vehicle will pull away under the power of its own idle if the parking brake is not applied, making leaving the vehicle unattended very dangerous. When trying to shift out of park shifter will become stuck in the parking gear. The light illuminating and indicating the gear in which the shifter is in position of goes out, making it very difficult to know if the vehicle is actually in park or reverse especially coupled with the shifter not going fully into the parking gear. When the shifter doesn't quite move into the parking gear it causes the doors to stay locked and sometimes makes the manual locks difficult to use in order to exit the vehicle, it makes the electronic locks completely unusable. Also, why in the world would chevy not put a engine temperature gauge in the dash cluster? How are drivers supposed to know if the engine is overheating, wait until the engine blows up with the driver trapped inside???

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 135,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition was loose and the vehicle could roll away if the key were removed. Also, the check engine and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine overheated. Another mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch was damaged. The contact planned to take the vehicle to ricky hendricks city chevrolet (5101 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212, (980) 242-5621) for additional diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · MI

Headlight issue headlights randomly stop working, issue effects high and low beam, left and right intermittent failures. Doesn't seem to be any relationship to movement or bumps in roadway. Pigtail appears to have been hot and shows signs of being overheated.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Overheat back in 2014 took in to dealer in richmond ca. Again car overheating told fine by dealer. Summer had to run heater for car to cool down when driving. Even after I put antifreeze in& fluids fine. Would not pass smog for 2016 tags, has 85,000 miles.p03000 random multiple cylinders misfired detected. Was then told need a new engine for 2009 car! Just about paid off! Replaced gear shift 2years ago! Car died while driving all fluids good and battery good! Also when driving car seat belt passenger light would lite up w/no one in the seat! Called chevy told my VIN does not match to any of the recalls on chevy vehicles deal with it!

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Engine · NJ

Low compression in one cylinder (74lbs) causing inspection failure. Four ignition spark coils failed and changed previous to engine fail. Luckily the engine has not blown out, no one hurt. Other owners have the same issue. My vehicle is 9yrs old, under 79,000 miles, oil and filter (which is termed as "special"-it's a corrugated "paper" filter at an additional $12+ every change) changed every 3000 miles. Catastrophic engine failure is not "normal" for a vehicle of this age with no history of overheating or any other issue up to this point! Hopefully no one has been or will be injured due to engine seizure or failure while driving. Just informing of possibilities, these vehicles should never have been sold! My vehicle is stationary since the end of april until I can have it repaired.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 77,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to drive, the gear shifter seized without warning. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated randomly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to overheat randomly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Engine · 45,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Fuel system · CA

Gas leaks from top of gas tank, can cause fire, and throttle switch causes engine to loose power, I have had it cleaned and it works, but now I have second cobalt, and it does the same thing with throttle switch causing car to run under 20 miles per hour. The power reduction can cause engine to overheat and the leaky gas tank can catch fire. Someone should look into this issue asap.