general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

The fuel line is leaking fuel on the drivers side near the passenger door. The leak is to the point where it is pooling under the door on the ground.

The gas lines rusted out and the fuel pump is pooring gas out of it. I just bought the car 2 weeks ago smelled gas hit u set the car it was pouring out. I was going to fix it my self then while looking up the parts I ran across the fact they recalled both parts but not for my VIN . What can I do. I'm gonna catch on fire.

Gas line corroded near driver rear wheel due to design of gas line bracket/shield. A bit of research finds that this is not an uncommon occurence and is solely based on the poor design of the shield. Gas leaks on driveway and smell of raw gasoline promoted the finding of this issue. It required complete replacement of gasl line and a total of over $1,000 in total cost.

2008 chevy Cobalt has become unsafe to drive as it is leaking fuel out the bottom of car.

Fuel lines have developed a leak near exhaust in rear of car. The line has rusted at the part that attaches line to the under body of the car.

Fuel lines corroded, very dangerous, had to replace at a high cost to me.

Vehicle has a fuel leak from rear of vehicle. Smells of fuel in cabin. Found shields wet with fuel. Seems there should be some recall on this. This is the 2nd Cobalt I've owned with the same issue.

I have a major fuel leak in a fuel line close to the drivers side rear wheel . It's so bad that it was leaving a line of gas on the road as I drove. It smelled of gas a few days prior but I was unable to tell where it originated from.

The fuel lines on this 2008 Cobalt have rusted out and leaving a visible fuel leak puddle after parking. The leak occurs in front of the driver side rear wheel. This area has a heat shield over the fuel line underneath which traps moisture and road salt. This leak has caused me to park my vehicle outside as a safety precaution and not drive it. The leak is near the exhaust which is a large safety risk in my opinion. I am taking to the dealer to have them confirm and quote out repair cost.

Heavy fuel leak.

I have to replace my fuel lines due to them rusting out over the left rear wheel well. I noticed a distinct smell of gas for a couple of rides to or from work. After a couple of rides, the smell was very strong and I happened to notice the gas dripping down under the car upon inspection. It was taken to a auto repair shop where I was told that this was a serious hazard and the gas lines would have to be replaced costing me $650. The mechanic said that the lines has rusted causing the leak. He also mentioned that this was a common problem with the 2008 chevy Cobalt.

I can smell a gas leak inside and outside of car just bought car for girlfriend don't want it to catch fire and kill her and daughter baby in car.

The fuel line rusted through and were leaking gas right next to the exhaust pipe! this should not happen!!! I’ve never had to replace fuel lines due to rust on any vehicle I’ve ever owned!!! inferior metal and or poor design had to contribute to this! thank god the car didn’t start on fire or blow up. My friend has a 2009 Cobalt and had the same problem!!! it cost me $1478. 79 to repair this defect!! no warning other than the terrible gasoline odor!!! please do something about this before someone is killed!!!.

Fuel leaking from body near left-rear wheel well.

Fuel line leaking in front of rear left tire. Looks to be due to rust causing the leak.

There is a fuel leak with dripping towards the back of the car. I noticed that there is a current NHTSA investigation into such leaks so wanted to let you know of another example.

Began smelling gas while I was driving, took to mechanic to get checked. Fuel line was cracked at the fuel pump. Had to replace whole assembly.

The fuel system has developed a small leak, for now near the left rear tire. I cannot pinpoint the exact location of the leak due to the heat shielding around the lines. My concern is the proximity of the fuel leak to the exhaust system and potential fire hazard. A dealer has not looked at my car, however I have performed maintenance on enough vehicles and aircraft to know when there is a fuel leak. There are no warning lights associated for the leak thus far, there is a tendency for the the vehicle to need to prime itself by cranking in the morning or in cold temperatures.

My 08 chevy Cobalt has major fuel leak leaving puddles by left rear wheel. Very strong smell odor, losing more gas than putting in. I lost 5 gallons of gas in a 3 mile radius. Took to a repair shop and mechanic said the fuel lines are rusted from one end to the other and chevy(gm) does not make fuel lines for a repair. At risk for car blowing up.

This is additional information in regards to my first reported complaint of my fuel lines leaking. Mechanic stated my car was definitely unsafe and surprisingly my car didn't catch fire. Used a full tank of gas just driving 15 miles. Lost thar much fuel due to leak.

Fuel line near rear left (driver side) is leaking where held to vehicle. Noticed smell of fuel 8/16/21 then saw fresh fuel puddle 8/17. This can be inspected if need be it is a fuel leak which is very dangerous to anyone in or near the car. No one has inspected the vehicle no warning lights indicating there a problem.

Gas pump repaired in recall again leaking.

Gas leaking from under left side of vehicle near left rear tire. Gas line is rusted out.

The fuel line is spraying gas out of it. These issues were up for recall in 2012 but not now. .

Puddles of fuel leaking from car. Pungent fuel smell on back seats and coming through vents. Clothes are smelling like gasoline when I step out of the car. Doesn't crank right away. 100s maybe even thousands of people have had the same problem with this car.

Fuel line rusted through above the exhaust system in front of left rear tire. Noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground and dripping. Replacing the lines myself. Seems like a safety issue to me, and should be recalled.

I noticed a fuel leak near the left side rear wheel well after parking the vehicle. I've read that this is an open investigation due to the fuel lines leaking where the block that holds the fuel lines to the body of the car near the left rear wheel well. I just want to report it so I can add my car to the open investigation going on currently. I will be taking it to a gm dealer to have repaired as it's a safety hazard and could start a fire.

Fuel line has rusted causing fuel to leak. Need to replace total lines.

Fuel line leak driver side rear of vehicle. Caused by heat sleeves put over the line by the manufacturer causing water to get trapped inside rotting out the fuel line. I was lucky this did not happen when car was at 210 operating temperature or I would have been burned up at 1200 degrees.

A fuel leak. Corroded fuel line. 03.

I have had the power steering pump recall fixed twice now on my car. Last time was October of 2020, and finally in January of 2021 it started acting up again. Normally I can drive it to wherever without too much issue, but that was not the case yesterday. I started my car before leaving for work, got in to leave and the power steering light was on. I attempted to drive it, as it is my only form of transportation, and did not get far. It jerked around violently, would not accelerate and then became hard to steer. After I let it sit all day and tried again, it still was acting up and the steering wheel would not move without excessive pressure, eventually would not even start after that try. I am at a loss and am furious as this is still an issue after being fixed twice.

Last October 2020, when entering the car, I smelled a very strong gasoline odor inside, and then noticed underneath, badly leaky fuel lines toward the left rear wheel well. A large pool of gasoline was also noticed on the pavement. I am including a photo of the corroded fuel line as file attachment.

The gasoline line near the rear tire on the driver's side rusted and began to spill gasoline.

I have been noticing a gas smell for a few weeks and with further investigation I noticed that gas was leaking near the clip that holds the lines up by the driver's side rear tire. My mechanic noticed that when he cut back the heat shield that was a rusted out hole causing the leak. Both the fuel and the return line have rusted and are leaking.

I noticed the smell of gasoline outside of my car while parked. I noticed a few drops of gasoline on the ground under my car. I took my car to the shop for diagnosis and they said it was a very common problem with this year and model vehicle. It is a leak in the fuel line caused by a faulty design where a heat shield is prone to collect salt, dirt, etc. At the metal line which causes corrosion.