Table 1 shows one common diesel fuel system related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Delivery Fuel Pump problems |
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, she smelled a fuel odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the origin of the odor. The contact stated the odor was coming from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure had been reoccurring and the fuel was leaking underneath the vehicle while the vehicle was running. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.