general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Ten problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2008 Cobalt.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel on the passenger’s side in front of the rear tire. The contact stated that the fuel odor was also inside the cabin of the vehicle while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2022

The contact's sister owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with code p 2270 and there was a leak in the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed gas was leaking from underneath of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The contact did not have the VIN.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2012

I was just informed by my son the his 2008 Cobalt smell like gas. He stated that it has been like that for some time, but only noticed the smell while at a stop or very slow speed. Now it is overbearing and all the time. 66,000 current miles.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2012

My mother in law has a 2008 chevy Cobalt and she has a strong smell of fuel in side the vehicle and she has to ride with the windows down, and cant take her grandchildren any where with me because of the smell. Also her fuel mileage has dropped considerably she only put $10 worth the gas in at a time because she am in fear of what will happen if she fills it up.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was awaiting diagnoses. The manufacturer had not been notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,950 and the current mileage was 34,000.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2011

I have 2008 chevy Cobalt and it only has 30,000 miles on it, bought it brand new from the dealer, lately I can smell gas burning. I took it to a service shop and they lifted it up and said it was leaking gas and they showed me. I looked online for recalls on this car and found it had a lots of recalls, even one that has the same problem mine has(leaking gas), but the years it has are between 2005-2007. I have 08, but I feel it is the same issue. I know the dealer is going to give me the runn around, but I feel they should fix this problem, so I dont have to pay them x amount of the dollars just to find the problem and then x2 amount of dollars the fix the problem.

8 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when she opened one of the doors and could smell a strong oder of gasoline. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 92,071.

9 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2009

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. On several occasions the vehicle stalled. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,731.

10 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2008

At southpoint mall in durham n. C. Vehicle 1 was traveling north in parking lot of south point mall when vehicle 2 pulled into its lane of travel from a parking aisle vehicle2 struck vehicle1 in the right passenger area with its front left portion.


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