Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

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. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jerking while accelerating and while driving from being stationary. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed and the vehicle was jump-started, however, the auto theft warning light illuminated and the key would not leave the ignition. The contact was able to drive the vehicle, however, the locks failed to lock the doors, and there was a clicking sound when the windows failed to roll up and down. The contact stated that when refueling, the fuel was depleting abnormally quick. The contact stated that the tank was filled and the next day it was empty. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,595.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated after arriving at his residence, he became aware of a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,816.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel near the fuel cap/tank. There was fuel leaking from the fuel cap. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline).  .

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel odor and a leak at the rear driver’s side tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that she smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel lines were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact became aware that fuel had been puddling underneath the vehicle. The contact had previously noticed an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 59,410.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel on the passenger’s side in front of the rear tire. The contact stated that the fuel odor was also inside the cabin of the vehicle while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. Additionally, the odor was present whether the vehicle was on or turned off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that no visible fuel leaks were present. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while standing outside the vehicle a fuel odor was detected. The contact also stated that while driving, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted and the contact was awaiting an appointment. The contact was also informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The manufacturer informed the contact of a fuel pump module replacement coverage under manufacturer communication number: 09275. Future Chevrolet (4811 madison Ave, sacramento, CA 95841) was contacted and the contact was still awaiting a callback. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 69,817.

The contact's sister owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with code p 2270 and there was a leak in the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

The contact's mother owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his mother was starting the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag made clicking sounds. Additionally, the engine would rev, and the vehicle would shake while idle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, and ignition coils; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,864.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank leaving puddles of fuel on the ground. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the NHTSA campaign number 09v419000(fuel system). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed gas was leaking from underneath of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The contact did not have the VIN.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a fuel odor was detected while the vehicle was parked and while driving. The contact noticed there was fuel leaking on the ground where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and while the vehicle was on the lift, the contact observed there was corrosion on the fuel tank and fuel lines and a fuel leak next to the driver’s side exhaust pipe. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Bob hook Chevrolet (4144 bardstown rd, louisville, ky 40218, (866)935-6819) was contacted to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The VIN tool search provided NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

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.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that multiple attempts were needed to start the vehicle without warning. Additionally, there was a strong gasoline odor throughout the vehicle. The contact spoke with bob valenti Chevrolet (72 jerry browne rd #3050, mystic, CT 06355, (860) 536-4931) and inquired about NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,633.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in front of his residence, after exiting the vehicle he started to smell fuel and saw fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. Several unknown dealers were contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle, to the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was not available.

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.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to fuel leakage and recall for model. Repairs to car was not covered under extended warranty due to rust an corrosion.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to gas module had to be replaced, shortly after purchasing the vehicle. The consumer stated the gas module failed again.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Customer got car fixed because of gas leak but consumer paid for parts and labor and wants money back. After having the lower control arm replaced, it was noted on the invoice, the vehicle had a gas leak. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where the gas line had to be ordered, because it had rusted. The consumer stated after waiting weeks, the parts still had not arrived.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The consumer stated on I April of 2014, he took the vehicle to have two recalls performed; the ignition and power steering, and he signed an estimated ticket stating only those two things would be done and he was quoted of a price of $218. However, when he returned to pay for the repairs, the consumer noticed the invoice had brake work and a fuel system clean out, among other items that were not requested or authorized. When the consumer drove off the lot, there was an odor an gas. A mechanic informed the consumer it was probably a bad fuel module. The mechanic informed the consumer, there was no way the dealer didn't know there was a fuel leak. Updated 07/30/14.