general problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 2

Oem fuel lines are extremely prone to rusting and rotting out. Have done research online and this is a very fast problem that had a recall done on previous years (recall/warrenty extension reference #12191) during normal driving conditions the fuel line can vibrate and rust through causing a fuel line leak/rupture.

My fuel line began leaking profusely. I am losing quite a bit of gasoline and I am concerned that it may catch fire and kill me. I see that certain 2007 Cobalts were recalled over this issue and am wondering why mine wasn't. The leak occurs continuously while the vehicle is running, whether I am stationary or in motion.

My car dies unexpectedly when coming to a full stop at traffic lights and stop signs.

Strong gas smell coming from underneath the vehicle and possible loss of fuel.

The car smells like gas. When trying to start it h3sitates. Once started the smell of gasoline is overwhelming. I looked under the car and small drops of gas dropped. Turned off car and it stopped. When I went to drive we didn't see or smell anything. Then two days later the car was pouring out the gas from what looked like a clamp. The problem is this is a major issue! when we googled the issue hundreds of people have same issue!! one recall said cars with this leakage that was registered in certain states were covered yet our VIN wasn't . Not only a product issue but a design issue. Please lookl into this is dangerous. To many people can not afford 1000. 00 to fix and are trying fix it in their own. This will cost some people their lives or someone else's. Companies should not determine which vins they recall the make year and model. Should be fixed 100 percent. Nhtsa should regulate this. Not com0anies!!.

Sudden strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine into the inside of the vehicle. Car then acts like it's going to stall and has no power. No visual leaks of gasoline anywhere.

Strong fuel odor in the passenger area, brake lights and steering wheel lights /buttons failing.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact detected an abnormal odor and a puddle of fuel under the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The fule line has rusted out and leaking gas. This problem ha happened to my car and ithe same problem has happened to a coworkers car. The same area of the fule line.

There is a storng gas smell coming from the car. The check engine light is on and diagnostic shows it has something to do with the fuel system. I can't park in my garage bacause the fumes are so strong.

Fuel line leaking. Per mechanic, this should not have rusted.

2007 chevy Cobalt leaking gasoline on drivers side under rear tire. Gas leak very bad. Chevy said their was no recall but I understand that the NHTSA was advised. I am going to try to get chevy to pay for this repair.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, a strong odor of fuel entered the cabin of the vehicle. An unknown general motors dealer in o'fallon, illinois was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Fuel leaks/pours out of the bottom of vehicle on the rear drivers side when car is running. Slow drip after vehicle is turned off.

Fuel leak.

When I start my car, it smells like gas. A service technician at a Chevrolet dealership told me it was the hose. My car is stationery.

I suddenly started smelling gas when driving and parking my car. Then I noticed a small puddle under the car on drivers side in front of wheel. The next day it was leaking quite a bit.

Fuel line corroded and leaking from heat shield covering in front of rear axle. Car smells like gas and drips on ground. Have had fellow motorists stop and say they smell gas when driving behind car.

Fuel line leaking in front of driver's side rear tire.

In mid 2017 I went for a drive in my 2007 chevy Cobalt. (just over 100,000 miles). When I was approximately 4 blocks from my home the engine began sputtering and died. I was able to pull in a parking lot, put it in park and jumped out of my car. An overwhelming smell of gas was immediately noticed, as well as a huge puddle of fuel on the ground. I began to walk the 4 blocks home and saw a huge continuous trail of gasoline upon the road leading from my car all the way to my home! in this 4 block distance my Cobalt leaked out over 3/8ths of a tank of fuel- nearly 5-6 gallons. The fuel vapor in the air was most assuredly at a very dangerous explosive level this entire distance home. I am a self taught mechanic with many engine re-builds and repairs under my belt. Upon inspection I found that the steel fuel line had a major rupture above the driver rear wheel within the foil wrapped "joke" of a heat shield- (just above the exhaust pipe). Upon further inspection this steel fuel line was badly rusted & corroded all the way to under the driver seat. Overall the Cobalt fuel line system is a very poor design, poor quality materials, with bad design & placement. I ordered a complete new fuel & return line set and replaced all the rusty junk fuel lines. My experience with the instantaneous fuel line failure could have had a very bad ending. No warning lights or previous leaks were detected. Then there is the front suspension and front wheel bearing issues. I have installed 2 complete front suspension kits, ball joints, struts, as well as 2 wheel bearing failures- all these replaced with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Then there is the bad window switches, bad moon roof seal, bad wiper arm assemblies, front stereo speaker failure at 39,000 miles, on & on. A very poor quality vehicle after purchasing this Cobalt I would be very hesitant to purchase another gm product.

I noticed a strong odor of exhaust inside and outside my car when city and highway driving as well as after turning car off and parking. I also experienced sluggish starts. Upon taking my car in for repair it was found to be leaking fuel and the fuel line was replaced. .

Car has a horrible gas leaking smell. It is a huge safety concern for me and my family. Please help me it will cost 3000$ to repair the car and dealer is not accepting my car for repair.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. Upon inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking on the exhaust manifold. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer prior to the contact's inspection where it was determined that the vehicle was fine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was not provided.

When the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is being driven or sitting still, there is a strong odor of gasoline inside and outside of the car. We took it to the dealership and they said it is a leak in the fuel system. They stated that this issue is covered under a safety recall, but because the vehicle title is showing salvaged, they cannot make the repair without a copy of a recall letter that we should have received. I contacted gm customer service to find out if I should have received a letter and they said I would not need a letter. They contacted the dealership and were told about the title. After that, they stated they would not cover the repairs. If this is a know safety issue (NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 & NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 ), what does the title have to do with needing to repair a known problem. We have received other safety recalls (NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000, NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000, NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 & NHTSA campaign number: 10v07300) and they have made these repairs. Since this is the vehicle my daughter drives to college, I am concerned for her safety. The dealership is saying that she does not need to drive the vehicle but we cannot afford the repairs right now.

Just about two months after purchasing car (date is a guess at the moment) I began to smell gas. I then saw that it is leaking gas when car is running (in motion or idle). Took it to a mechanic and he patched it up as that was all I could afford. Now it is leaking same way again so I went online and saw that many and I mean many Cobalts are all doing the same thing. I saw a recall #12191 and #12191b on them online but here it says my VIN doesn't have a recall. This is a hazard and unsafe to drive. There is no car warranty to cover this.

When driving on the road or when I stop, the car has a strong gasoline smell. It is getting worse each day.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no physical evidence of a fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor. A certified mechanic stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel onto the exhaust pipe. The certified mechanic also informed the contact that the axle fuel lines had severe corrosion. It was diagnosed that the axle fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Without starting the engine and also while starting the engine, the contact smelled fuel inside and outside the vehicle. There were no visible fuel leaks. While driving, the fuel odor became stronger as it emitted from the air conditioning vents. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Smelling strong odor of gasoline in and outside the vehicle.

First I experienced fule excel ration. Called manufacture told me I was experiencing a known problem but my VIN was not on the recall list. Took it in for ignition recall shortly after my head lights dim or one goes out then it comes back on then the other one will go out or dim took it to machanic they fixed it but it is now doing the same thing then the power steering sundenly went out almost had a collison light never came on. Restarted the car everything worked then power steering light came on took it to machcanic turned the car off to have him check it he pulled it in to the shop and light was not on. So he told me I had to bring it back when light came on in order to run a test. Light never came back on then 5 days ago lost power steering again almost had an accident. If I am at a complete stop in traffic or at a red light the car will excilerate with out me touching the gas when I break to keep from hitting the vehicle in front of me the rear end will fish tail. I am 60 years old this car has almost caused me to have several accidents. It is unsafe the manufacturer admitted when I took it in for the ignition switch that there were issues with the promlems I have been experiencing but my VIN was only on the ignition recall. They told me the dealer would fix them at my expence. I get 950. Dollars a. Month and have cancer. I have no means to pay for the defects in 2012 my daughter bought me the car and paid 10,000. 00 for it. I have no other means of transportation to my doctors ect. Please help me. While driving at night my head light will dim or one will completely go out. Causing me to almost miss the exit and run off an embankment.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds and also while the vehicle was parked, fuel fumes emitted from the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a fuel leak was noticed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Gas line drip rear left passenger near rear tire discovered after parked.

Initially smelled fuel while car was running (but not when turned off); a few days later, check engine light came on; immediately took to shop. Repair shop informs me that the fuel lines are rusted, leaking, and need to be replaced -- a serious safety issue! I did some searches online and found that numerous other owners of 2007 Cobalts are reporting the same issue with rusted, leaking fuel lines. General motors needs to acknowledge this as a serious safety problem, issue a recall, and reimburse owners who have had to undergo this expensive repair.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking a large amount of fuel. The contact also stated that the vehicle had trouble starting. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.