Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that his son called and stated he detected an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The driver looked around vehicle and noticed liquid emerging near the driver’s side rear tire. The driver stated that the vehicle was hard to start. The contact inspected vehicle and noticed the fuel lines were rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where two sections of rusted fuel lines were replaced. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,933.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to leaking fuel line.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at turner Chevrolet (1251 paxton st, harrisburg, PA 17104 (717) 234-4444) for state inspection, the mechanic discovered that the fuel lines were corroded. The contact was informed that the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,999.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspection, he became aware that the fuel lines were leaking due to severe rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at tire repair shop, the contact was informed of a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed the fuel lines were rusted and leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed of a transmission fluid leak. The fuel lines and transmission fluid lines were also replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,381.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel near the driver's side rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to bale Chevrolet (13101 chenal pkwy, little rock, ar 72211), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rubber cupping by the fuel line connection was corroded, and that the fuel line needed to be replaced. Additionally, the metal fuel frame and the polymer block next to the exhaust pipe and muffler were also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.