general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

Fuel lines leak around fuel tank, causing a fuel smell around the vehicle and a major fire hazard.

Air bag says it needs serviced gas gadge is all over the place hard to tell how much gas I actually have in my tank.

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.

You need to reopen the case. Due to the fact that gm or who made the Cobalt's, failed to tell you that they put heat coil tape around the gas lines right where it rusted and gas leaks. When there coil tape gets wet with salt water from the snow, its there heat coil wrap that traps and keeps the salt water in side the coil wrap thats traped to the gas line. I can prove it. I have the heat coil wrap from my car. Its there fault not the weather conditions. Period. Willing to take to court with evidence. - sandra h. , loveland, us.

My car had a fuel pump go, then within months, another. We then dealt with the same problem symptomatically, and was told it was the fuel pump sensor. Within the last few weeks, I am having all the same issues-including the car intermittently not starting, gasoline leaking from the vehicle, both noticably missing from the gauge (I. E 1/8 tank less than night prior), odor of gas in the car, stalling out while driving and trying to start it, but also now dripping gas from the car. A new issue popped up, which is the dash light coming up saying "check gas cap". This past Thursday, my car wouldn't start again, and has not started since. It's concerning that the chevy Cobalt has had recalls for the same exact problems, literally thousands of complaints that mirror mine- for every model year except the 2010. It's also interesting that they also stopped producing the Cobalt entirely in 2010 too, but considering the amount of faults and issues I've seen documented in every year model it's not a shock. I'm concerned that despite the amount of complaints that include 2010 models, they were excluded from the recall and seeing that my situation is another one that won't be covered, fixed, or made right by gm is something that doesn't make sense. I have also seen, that in 2021 an investigation was launched specifically into this exact issue with the 2010, as well. I'm carless right now, with no answers from chevy other than that it's not part of the recall, yet it's part of the problem. Something is very wrong here. It's shocking they wouldn't recall a vehicle knowing it's dripping gas, pooling gas, it's such a hazard for not only anyone driving them, but anyone driving near us or even parked near us. Please help do something! also I have videos of my car dripping, 2 days prior to it not starting, if there is somewhere I could send those as well.

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Fuel lines are both leaking on the driver-side of the car, about halfway back along the length of the vehicle. I've sent it in for repairs, but I know I'm not the only one with this issue. The car has been driven gently and only has 52,000 miles on it.

Fuel leak in front of left rear tire. Fuel pressure and return lines shot.

There was a very strong gas odor in the car, then noticed a puddle of gas on the ground at driver's side rear door and tire area. No warning lamps in dashboard went on. Chevy dealer service department confirmed gas line leak due to corrosion and replaced entire feed and vapor lines and filter. Charge for repair was about $1200. 00.

There seems to be a fuel leak on the driver's side rear tire line. Was told that it was very common for my vehicle to have this and that there is no fix for it.

The fuel line was leaking gasoline. It put the safety of the driver and other cars on the road as the car was leaking gasoline as it drove on the highway and city streets. The problem was confirmed by a service center and the fuel lines were replaced. No inspection by manufacturer, police etc. No warnings at all, car was starting rough and/or not starting at all.

There is a gas leak, dripping from the drivers side, back door. The car smells like gas.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: noticed a gas smell in my garage for the past couple weeks and the car has been slow to start when sitting overnight. Was able to verify today a gas leak near the driver side rear wheel. Car would not start until I hit the gas pedal and got fuel to the engine, and the leak started again (was able to see drips on pavement) car is available for inspection how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? leaking fuel, fire hazard, fumes has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center: no has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others: no were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear: no lights or messages, but the gas smell in the garage has been going for a couple weeks.

Strong fuel smell and gas on the ground (creating a fire hazard). No warning messages were displayed. Puddling of the fuel is just in front of the left rear tire. Odor was detected first; then one week later the puddle occurred. Car has been repaired by gm service; fuel and evap lines replaced (p/n 25999914 and 15934416). Symptom and repair seem identical to htsa bulletin 09226c (published July 2015).

Gas leaking near rear drivers side wheel well causing puddle of gas underneath the car on the ground.

I was at a gas station and there was gas leaking behind my driver side door I looked underneath and it was the fuel line leaking some idiot threw a cigarette on the ground and set a little bit of gas on fire I put it out really quick and I had to pull it out of the gas lane and then I was able to get it home where I would had to put some rubber hose in its place because the lines were all rusted out the vehicle is not safe to drive.

Vehicle leaks fuel from the fuel line underneath the vehicle near the left rear wheel well adjacent to the exhaust pipe and muffler in a manner in accordance with currently open usdot/NHTSA investigation (pe 20-011). A substantial puddling of fuel occurs on the ground from fuel dripping through the subframe. This is currently still happening and is available for inspection. Severe risk of fire is apparent, a highly volatile fuel in substantial amount is leaking/exposed to a substantial heat source, and could be ignited. Problem can be reproduced. Situation has been brought to the attention of two local gm dealerships, and a complaint filed with gm corporation (case# 9-7117335295). Prior to this finding, a substantial fuel odor was present in the cabin.

Fuel line was leaking on driver's side rear wheel close to heat shield and muffler. Cost me 1,000 to have lines replaced.

Fuel lines completely rotted out under factory heat shielding. Leaking fuel onto the exhaust near drivers side rear tire.

Corrosion was found in the fuel line near the left rear wheel causing a fuel leak. I am currently having the fuel lines replaced as the leak was near the exhaust and the car was deemed unsafe to drive for fear of catching fire.

Fuel line leaking. Driver side rear of car just behind passenger door where there is a heat shield around it.

After taking my car to a mechanic for an oil change, I was informed my car had a steady gas leak near the left rear side of the car. The mechanic informed me the fuel had corroded near the plastic clip holding it onto the body. After just 15 minutes, a fairly large gas puddle had formed on the ground. I was advised not to drive without getting it fixed, as this would be a fire hazard.

Fuel lines corroded and leaking 2oz gas at left rear well at plastic bracket everytime it is started.

1. The fuel line under the left rear tire is leaking creating puddles of gasoline under the car, while the car is running there is a steady drip of gasoline leaving the vehicle. 2. Could create a fire and leaves gasoline puddles on the roads which could be hazardous to others. 3. No 4. No 5. Unknown, having difficulty starting the car, recently there has been a gas/chemically smell when the car has been started.

Fuel is leaking near plastic block at drivers side rear tire. It appears to be very common based on online reports.

On 6/28/2021, my wife & I took our 2010 chevy Cobalt sedan 4 door into down to get some dinner. When we went out to the garage we smelled strong gas fumes which we thought was odd as our garage never smelled of strong gas fumes in the past. We got in the Cobalt & turned the key & it didn't start right away, it took a little bit for it to turn over which I thought was odd as we haven't experienced that before. We put the windows down as the inside of the car had a strong gas smell. There was no warning lights on the dashboard & no prior warning before this issue. Returned home parked car in garage, went back into garage & noticed even stronger smell of gas, looked under the car & noticed liquid under back driver side door which was gas dripping down onto the garage floor, I was nervous of the fumes collecting in the garage & potential fire hazard I put the car outside & placed a bucket under the car to catch the gas to stop it from dripping on the driveway. Also noticed the silver heat shield material was spongy feeling had liquid feel to it which I assume is gas as it was dripping right next to it? looked on google noticed other consumers having the same issue of gas dripping from the fuel line. Going to call a chevy dealer to see what options are as I don't feel safe driving the car knowing its dripping gas & potentially collecting in the silver heat shield material. Chevy should issue a recall to repair the issue & prevent future safety hazard waiting to happen.

My car was smelling like gas, and I noticed a significant drip under my car. After investigating, it looks like its my fuel line that is corroded and leaking, in the back left of the car.

My 2010 Cobalt has been leaking fuel from the suspected fuel/vent lines at or near the rear driver's side wheel well. There remains a constant puddle of fuel noticed every time after car has been parked. The issue was first observed by a strong odor inside the cabin of the car. The amount of fuel leaking is severe enough to significantly effect my mpg and fuel pressure. The lack of fuel pressure results in delayed starting or extended cranking of engine until enough pressure is built to start the engine. The leaking fuel is a significant fire hazzard.

The fuel line corroded near rear driver side back door/wheel well. Leaks fuel really bad.

A strong gasoline smell was noticed after parking the car in the garage and stepping out of the car on the driver side. The drive before the gasoline smell was noticed consisted of around 5 minutes of city driving, 10 minutes of highway, followed by another 5 minutes of city. The smell does not seem to be coming from under the hood and snow melt made checking for drips under the car difficult. The cause of the gasoline smell is unknown.

Fuel is leaking near left rear tire -steering wheel makes crackling noise when turning.

I entered the garage and smelled the strong odor of gas. The car had recently been parked in the garage after returning from a 115 mile interstate trip. After investigating I found a puddle of gas on the cement floor under the car in front the the rear driver's side tire. I started the car and backed it out to the driveway during which the gas leak was much more substantial. The gas line is very corroded where it meets the insulation wrapping near the car's exhaust pipe. It appears the gas line failed at that spot and will need to be removed and replaced.

Been smelling gas and got a check engine light didn't seem gas dripping by the driver's side rear tire go to investigate it and I see a bunch of forms of it leaking in the same spot and it exactly what it is.

Fuel is dripping from under vehicle, ahead for rear left wheel, forming a puddle when parked. Fuel stops dripping at some point after engine is shut off presumably when fuel line is drained. Engine is difficult to restart, requiring about 10 seconds of cranking before starting, probably due to fuel line having to be refilled. Have an appointment with dealer to check and repair the fuel leak.

In past two months, I smelled some gasoline fumes inside the car when starting or/and shutting the engine and the odor became stronger over time. I have looked around and under the car but I couldn't find any evidence of gasoline leak. Then on few days before September 27, 2021, I had a bit of trouble starting the engine as I had to try twice before I got the engine running. On September 27, 2021, I then found the leaking of gasoline from a fuel line under the car next to left rear wheel well. It was dripping and left puddles of gasoline on the street. I decided not to drive it now because of potential fire from drippings. Now my car is now parked on the driveway with a piece of cardboard catching the drippings.