Table 1 shows two common other fuel system related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problems | |
| Other Fuel System problems |
Gasoline leaking from the fuel tank ports where inlet and or outlet hoses are connected. The leak originates from the tank connection, not from any specific hose. It amounts to a gravity leak of fuel from the tank when it is full or nearly so. Chevrolet has issued special coverage #12191b to manage the safety defect presumably to avoid a NHTSA recall. My VIN number, even though it falls within the range affected and production time and geography, is said to be not included. So we have fuel leaking onto hot exhaust pipes inside an enclosed garage from a poorly designed fuel tank and fittings. Seems to be a pr and monetary exposure Chevrolet would not like to risk. But stockholders run the company now. This problem likely originated in 2016 based on reports from owners of the entire run of Cobalts. This will kill owners at some point if it hasn't already.
Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was undergoing a state inspection, the contact was informed that there was a fuel leak. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle since being notified of the failure. The dealer did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.