general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Nine problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2010 Cobalt.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2024

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the fuel line. The manufacturer was contacted and offered help with a new vehicle. The contract stated that the failure was related to NHTSA action number pe20011 (fuel system, other, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2023

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 70 mph the contact smell a strong odd of gasoline coming in the vehicle. The contact pulled over on the side of the road. The contact checked under the vehicle and notice that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and he stated that the fuel line had fractured, and the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2022

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel leak on the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact called an unknown local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2022

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph the fuel indicator began to drop rapidly. The contact stated that he did not notice any warning lights. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and smelled the odor of fuel and noticed a long streak of fuel, and a puddle of fuel under the driver side door by the rear drivers side tire. The contact observed that the fuel line located under the drivers side of the car had ruptured. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2022

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start as needed, and the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. After parking the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle had exhibited the failure listed in the NHTSA investigation: pe20011. The failure mileage was 59,980.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was odor of fuel in the driveway. The contact noticed a lot of fuel was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called tony brown Chevrolet (2935 brandenburg rd, brandenburg, ky 40108, (270) 422-2141) and informed them of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,228.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2020

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel lines near the rear wheel well. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The contact mentioned NHTSA action number: pe20011 (fuel system, other). The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

8 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle while driving. Upon investigation, the contact became aware of a fuel leak underneath the vehicle near the driver's side rear door. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. George weber Chevrolet located at 701 IL-3, columbia, IL 62236 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

9 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2020

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was a fuel leak due to corrosion in the polymer blocks that attached the fuel lines. The contact related the failure to NHTSA action number: pe20011 (fuel system, other). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.


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