Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 373 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (173 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (89 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he started to smell a fuel odor. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact’s wife owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak underneath the rear end of the vehicle, and the fuel odor was more evident.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from near the rear passenger-side wheel area.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present while operating the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from the sub frame near the front of the driver�s side rear wheel.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

I experiences first a gas odor in my vehicle that was extremely uncomfortable as I was not able to drive my vehicle. I then was able to see a visible gas leak coming from the fuel tank of my vehicle. After having a mechanic look at the vehicle, it has been concluded that the cap on the fuel tank   Read details...




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