general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

There is a leak in the fuel lines that is just awful. Constant while driving many others have experienced as well. Leaves huge puddles of gas.

My Cobalt 2009 has gas leaking in front of the back driver's side wheel. This has been report it seems by several people online that I have found. Why can not gm cover this repair in a recall? I've tried to call around for pricing but most garage's won't give me a quote over the phone. The best I got was that this would cost around 2000-3000 for replacement. But it seemed like a shot in the dark on the pricing. I called the local dealership near me in darian connecticut, and was told that this was not covered under any recall. Corrosion protection coverage expired in 2019 from gms site. But why would a fuel line be made of a metal that rust and is near the hot exhaust requiring a heatshield on the pipes? aftermarket repairs seems to be either braided stainless steel around nylon, or some nickel/copper piping using compression fittings that plumbers use.

Fuel leak very strong gas smell.

There is a gas leak an after reviewing online there are several complaints of chevy colbalt 09 owners whos car forms a gas leak on the driver side of the car near back seat. There is a very strong smell of gasoline and seems to be a repeated issue.

Vehicle is leaking fuel from rusted fuel line near drivers side rear tire. Apparently a common issue with this model with no recall.

2009 chevy Cobalt, driving to work Friday January 13 2023, noticed heavy smell of gasoline. Parked car and noticed a puddle just in front of the drivers side rear tire. Got it home and did an inspection of the area and discovered a fuel line leak when car is running and line is under pressure. It is a big leak seemingly caused by rust developing on the line because of a heat shield trapping water and debris. This leak is very close to the hot exhaust system. Fire is an obvious possibility. I'm afraid to even drive it to a shop. I plan on having it towed.

Fuel leaking from near top of tank/pump. Sounds similar to other recalls though my VIN is not currently included. Noticed fuel smell in garage and could see fuel from top of tank. No indicators showing a malfunction.

Fuel pump leak: fuel pump line started spewing fuel over ground during engine start. Engine wouldn’t not start due to high pressure fuel leak.

The vehicle had an instance of hard starting, then I became aware of the odour of fuel in my car which quickly made me exit the vehicle as the fumes were strong. Liquid fuel was leaking out of the left rear in from of the wheel area, in proximity to the exhaust system.

Strong smell of gas inside vehicle. Gas is leaking from vehicle. Known problem of fuel leakage and vehicle recalls.

Leak in fuel line.

Wiring harness is located too close to the human under the driver's seat. Exposes the driver to electrical frequencies that could be avoided if the wire harness was a further distance away from the human. Also, the the fuel line rusted through after 9 years about 9 inches away from the rear axle where the metal tape ends around the fuel line. The metal tape seems to allow more moisture to become trapped around the fuel line; which promotes rust and a leak where the metal tap ends. After the metal tape, the fuel line is in good condition on this specific vehicle. The fuel leak is about 0. 5 inches wide and a lot of gasoline drips / leaks after the car is started. The rust particles are located after the fuel filter; which may promote the rust particles to reach the engine via the rusted fuel line. The car has trouble starting (a delay) and needs to have the key turned twice due to the leak. The leak is very close to the muffler, so it seems like it would be at risk of catching on fire if the muffler was hot enough or if it were traveling on a long trip or going up or down a steep hill. The vehicle has been inspected by police. There were no warning lamps or lights.

Noticed gas smell inside and outside of car.

Fuel line leak occurred at approximately approx. 76,700 miles requiring immediate repair as gasoline was leaking out at a continuous rate. Dealership indicated this is a common issue with the Cobalt. No warning lights other than difficulty starting vehicle and then smell of gas.

There is gas puddling around the driver rear tire. . Read more...

I noticed the smell of fuel originating from the near the left rear well a few days ago (~1/1/2022). I took my car to a mechanic who confirmed fuel leaking out from a line located near the left rear well. The mechanic claims the leaks are caused by corroding metal fuel lines and was due to poor engineering/ design of the car. The gas line is rusted and leaking, there is a strong odor of gasoline at the rear drivers side tire of my car and I can feel/ see the fuel leaking. I have been driving my 4 month old son around in that car for months and had no idea fuel was leaking and I was putting both of our safety at risk! I called my local chevy dealership about fixing it and they said it will be at least $1300 to repair the leak and more if the gas tank needs to be replaced. I am taking the car to the dealership on 1/18/2022. There were no signs of anything wrong besides the strong smell of gas.

I have noticed when car is parked in garage that there is a gas odor present in the garage. It appears the gas odor is the strongest around the driver side, rear wheel. I do not yet see any severe drips anywhere but it is enough to cause concern about parking the car in a closed up garage. Especially in winter with a heater running. . . I have not yet brought it into a dealer to have it checked. This car is located in a midwest climate where salt is used on roads which would cause possible issues with corrosion.

My car has a fuel leak. I looked up to see if there was a recall and there was but not for my VIN. This is a serious and dangerous issue and one I think Chevrolet needs to fix. Why are some cars covered and others not with the same issue.

Fuel line has corroded badly by the rear left wheel, possibly due to the material used for the line and by road salt being captured by a heat shield. The car now leaks fuel badly whenever we try and move it. The poor design (heat shield) and poor choice of materials (appears to be steel) have caused this leak. A fuel line shouldn't be made of steel.

Fuel line leaking - 2ft diameter puddle of gas in garage started July 23, 2021. Located just in front of left side rear tire. Currently car is parked outside awaiting repair. Could have burned house down. No warning lamps no symptoms, started smelling gas in house after dinner. Vehicle has not been inspected since leak began.

The air bag never deployed I bought car in 2018 from original owner with car only having 33,000 miles on it and still under warranty til car had 100,000 miles and I hit a deer head on 2 months after getting car which bought in may of 2018 hit the deer in July 2018 . The deer was hit with the front passenger side it broke my headlight n messed my hood up and smashed in the grill little and my air bags never deployed I hit deer at 50 mph , after that had happened I took it in to chevy dealership and had them look at car cause I told them I hit that deer and air bag never deployed and that my air bag light came on once in awhile and said service air bag . The dealership said they do that sometimes and did something to make light go off that was it my air vag light still comes on and says service air bag . Also ignition switch and fuel smell foul coming from car a lot and is as I speak . My reduce engine power light comes on a lot and have no power to gas pedal n car won’t stay running . I have try to get two recalls fixed back in 2-21 I was having problems with my car back then too special reach called me in Jan of 2021 and told me that there were two recalls on my car ignition switch and fuel module so I informed dealership when I took my car in that next month in Feb 21 told them I was informed on 2 active recalls on my car . When they were done with my car later that day I asked them if they fixed the recalls they said no cause it was map sensor so I then made an appt to get recalls fixed when I got there for the recalls to be fixed one of the technicians told me it shows that they were done . I called chevy and complained about the issue I just had and never had recalls fixed but they must of put it in computer they fixed them so I’ve been really upset that I been trying to get past recalls fixed that are on my car and I get run around and told there isn’t any I know about a past recall on shift selnoid low circuit too that was a past recal.

Smell of fuel outside vehicle. Mechanic said car had a fuel line leak and they needed replacing.

Gas leak by driver side rear wheel.

Strong gas smell in vehicle as I was driving.

Fuel line leaking from driver's side rear. Probably corrosion related. Noticeable odor when vehicle is parked after driving.

Fuel leak found behind the driver side rear tire resulting in a puddle of fuel on the floor. This leak was found while the engine was running as well as while the engine was off.

Fuel line are corroded and leaking fuel near the exhaust manifold and muffler.

Nhtsa action number: pe20011 components fuel system, other opened from: July 5, 2020�present fuel leak exactly as described. I own 2 Cobalts (2007 lt and 2009 ss) and both have this issue. Dealership wants $700 to fix an issue caused by oem design.

There is a fuel leak in front of the rear driver's side tire. This leak is worse while the vehicle is running. I have taken the vehicle to a gm dealership, and they told me it was not something they would pay to repair (after I paid the diagnostic fee).

Observed an extended cranking time. Drove to my destination during the trip kept smelled heavy fuel odor while it intensified when waiting on a traffic light. Upon parking the car at home immediately upon exit noticed a puddle of gas collecting by the driver side rear wheel. Looked underneath and found gas leaking from a corroded fuel line.

Fuel leak from fuel line in the rear on vehicle. Corrosion to fuel line. Leaks badly when running! long engine crank after sitting a short time. Leaves puddle of fuel under vehicle. Fuel smell all the time.

Fuel line rusted to the point of major leakage. Inside the heat wrap near the exhaust pipe, just forward of rear drivers side tire.

Fuel lines rusted out near left rear wheel where lines are secured by a plastic block. Fuel is dripping and may cause a fire if ignighted by the exhaust system.

My car is leaking gas from the rear of the car. I noticed a smell and it's dripping.

Strong gasoline vapors while driving and after stopping on a 2009 Cobalt, drivers's side of the car. Took the Cobalt to empire Chevrolet in huntington, NY. Complained and showed them the ntsb Cobalt fuel line investigation sheet, they said they could not fix the Cobalt under a recall, ntsb investigation or service bulletin. Took the Cobalt to my local garage who replaced two leaking fuel lines for $450. 00, bill included as an attachment. They said they have replaced many of these over the years. This is a total joke on gm's part and complete foot dragging by the ntsb for not moving sooner. Investigating? - try doing a web search.