Other Fuel System Tank Assembly Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

While at a stop I smell fuel really strong and only when there is pressure it leaks on top of gas tank where the return line cracked running down the back of the tank and onto the exhaust I see there is a recall for many other Cobalt's but not my VIN with this same issue! I am very disappointed this is a safety hazard what if somebody was to smoke by the car or they threw a cigarette out of there car and I caught on fire ????.

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Fuel leaks under rear door on drivers side, not far from the tank (1-3ft).

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The fuel lines have corroded causing a hazardous gas leak by the fuel tank which could have caused a severe fire and or explosion while driving. I noticed a gas smell in the vehicle when parked and upon further investigation recognized a gas drip by the the corroded fuel lines and gas traveling down the lines from the leak. Thankfully I noticed this before a fire would have occurred. Had I had a disability with no sense of smell or covid19 and no sense of smell this issue could have gone unnoticed possibly causing a fatal hazard should the car have caught on fire while driving. My garage could have also caught fire. Stainless steel should not rust and this is clearly a dangerous defect by the manufacturer. This matter should be addressed and a recall addressed.

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The first time I smelled gas and found the gas line leaking from a bracket holding the gas lines was about 2 years ago (2018), cost $100 dollars to get fixed. Now there is another gas leak farther back near the gas tank coming from another bracket. I have never had another vehicle give this many problems with gas line leaks. I drive the car almost every day, it rarely sits for more than 2 days in a row.

Plastic fuel tank cracked and fuel is dripping from vehicle imposing a potential fire and hazard.

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Gasoline is leaking from the gas tank.

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My 05 chevy Cobalt started leaking fuel from the right passenger side next to the fuel tank. I have read online of recalls on the 08 Cobalts for the same issue.

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I filled up tank with gas ,noticed gas smell twice did not see anything ,starter skipped a beat a couple times when staring early in the morning,, didnt notice gas smell. Charged car for 6 hours on charger. Next morning I drove about 8 miles after sitting for an hour I went back to car and noticed puddle of liquid ,smelled liquid ,, it was gas , seen it dripping rapidly in big drops ,called aaa got there hour later and it had stopped. Dripped behind rear driver side door in front of rear tire. Had it towed read alot of these same exact problems with Cobalts and other vehicles same circumstances but some not cover by a recall ,fuel lines and pumps etc. . All the cars should be fixed with this problem. Anytime.

Have been smelling gas for 6 months now. . . Right after shutoff in driveway. . . . . Driving to a park today about 6 pm. . . Another driver pulled up to my side, and said I was leaking gas or something. . . Was behind me at stop light . . . Got to the park and stopped car. . Autistic child in back seat with little dog very scared. . . . . . . Sent her across the park to a bench to sit. . . . . Looked under the car, and strong steady gas drip in front of drivers side rear wheel. . Several fuel lines that were side by side. . . Close to muffler. . . Fuel definitely dripping from them. . . . . . Rolled car foward ahead of spill, and headed home. . . . Looked where we usually park in driveway and saw an 18 inch round gas stain on asphalt. . . . . . Never seen it before today. . . . . . Used car on the 3rd to pick up food. . . . . . Stain from sept 3rd. . . Was a mechanic back in the 70`s and 80`s. . . . And figured since the tank didn`t empty. . . . . The leak must stop after an hour or so, or until fuel pressure in the system falls to zero psi. . . . . . . I`ve had tons of issues with this car, and biggest p o s I`ve ever owned. . . . . . . Has 112k on it and few more years left. . . . . . Might not get sticker this fall. . . . . . . The cheap front mud flaps don`t protect the car, and the rocker panels have major corrosion. . . . . . . Front drive shafts don`t last very long, and had years of computer issues and overheating on disability. . 2 metal hips and spinal cord injury. . . . . I`m going to get under this tomorrow , and see if I can make a temp repair, with some fuel hose, and a couple clamps. . . . . . I`d park it on the lawn for the next few months, and try to get rides. . . . But daughter`s medical appts keep me driving almost daily. . G m should pay fair market value, and take these all back. . . . . Older cars have exhaust issues , and a gas leak very close by, and boom. . . I would bet many many have had this problem, and fixed it, not knowing it`s a design error. . . . Help. . . Please!!!.

I have a fuel leak. A half a tank of gas dripped out in less than 6 miles of driving.

The vehicle has fuel leak when ever the car is running. Notice this first time when oil change was done. It drips from the fuel tank down to the driver side rear end in front of the real driver side wheel. When inquired over the internet found numerous same problem being cited by the Cobalt owners. Surprised that it has not been recalled due to the potential severe consequnce of fire hazard.

While the car is running or while the fuel system is still under pressure, for example after having been driven there is a steady fuel leak in front of the drivers side rear tire. I have parked the car only to have lost 1/4 of a tank of gasoline to the leak. There is a very very strong odor of gasoline that permeates the car. Sometimes the car will hesitate to start, the engine continues to crank after I release the key and then it finally catches and starts . I understand this has been recalled in only certain states.

On 7-20-20 I spoke with stephanie ( 1-800-222-1020) on the NHTSA site, were I got the phone number. I told her I entered my VIN and found there were 6 recalls on my 2006 chevy Cobalt. I explained to her on 7-15-20, I left for work but noticed my power steering was not working properly. I was afraid I would not be able to make the turn onto the expressway because of the steering. I went and purchased power steering fluid, only to learn there was no place to put it. Stephanie and I looked at the recalls together. We discussed the numerous recalls she saw along with me. She set-up a diagnostic appointment here in conway, ark were I now reside for 7-23-20 @ 7:00am. Superior dealership. I arrived and (lisa) asked if I had an appointment, I said yes. I told her what my issue was and she went into my car and pulled out something under the dash. She had in her had something she said would light up red if there was a problem. I was under the impression I was going to have to place the vehicle on a machine in order to find out the problems. She then told me there were three recalls on the car but they all had been fixed. And stated I would be charged $ 150. 00 for a diagnostic test. I explained to her I had not received any communications pertaining to recalls on the vehicle. I clearly saw on the NHTSA site recalls for , the gas tank which I had to replace because it was leaking gas. I replaced a fuel throttle because when I was driving on the expressway I lost power in rush hour traffic. There is a problem with the air bag because it is showing it's off, so I know if I were to get into an accident it will not deploy. I believe the recalls I saw on the site were legit recalls. I'm not certain how they disappeared from the site when I showed up for my appointment only a few days later. I was told I could pay the $150 because their techs had to be paid or get rid of the car.

Fuel leaking underneath car. I filled the tank fully and drove to work 5 miles. Afterwork I get in car and as I got closer the odor of raw gasoline fumes were noticed. I drove home parking on dirt no leaks seen next day as I'm going to work, I look at the gas gauge to see nearly a 1/4 of tank is gone. I get to work, let the car sit for 2 hours. When looking underneath the car, I had noticed a puddle of gasoline under the car with again a strong odor of gasoline. Car is not driven in the winter and is kept in garage during winter seasons.

My gas tank is leaking fuel. From the top of my tank.

There is a gas leak, its from the plastic fittings connecting lines and tank.

Fuel line leak under rear door on drivers side, not far from the tank.

The connection between the filler tube and gas tank is leaking, likely because the gas tank is cracked. The car smells like gasoline, even after sitting overnight.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaking and taken the vehicle to sterling mccall Chevrolet dealer, (17800 north fwy, houston, TX 77090 the fuel tank neck fractured. The fuel tank and fuel neck needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mention that there was three revision of the recall campaign number: 09226, 09226b and c. The vehicle was repaired before under NHTSA campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 92,000. Aw.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and jk Chevrolet (1451 s hwy 69, nederland, TX 77627) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel line failed and leaking out fuel. The vehicle was taken to elco Chevrolet dealer, (15110 manchester rd, ballwin, mo 63011, (636) 232-0007) where the fuel tank was order for the repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: 9-5748420141. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000. Aw.

Car has terrible start first thing in the morning. It went from washington to gulfport mississippi. Started about a week ago smelled gas. Looked under fuel tank and found a sizeable puddle or fuel which I assume is pressurizing as it sits and then has to pressurize the fuel system again when it starts. It's practically a bomb with wheels and my daughter sits in it. It will be fine starting for about 10 minutes if you shut it off and crank it after it will do that all over again.

Tl- the contact's daughter owns a 2009 Chevrolet colbalt. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 45 mph, when she started to smell fuel fumes entering the cab of the vehicle through the air vents. The contact stated no warning light were illuminated. The contact stated he was a certified mechanic and while inspecting under the vehicle he saw fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The contact stated his daughter called unknown local dealer and were made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Dp.

Just purchased 2009 chevy Cobalt April 2019 129,000 miles, August 29, put 10 dollars in tank, did not go 3miles, car shut off, never did that before, in middle of street, it was straining to start again, needle on gas gage just started recending to low fuel light, pulled over abundent smell of fuel, looked under car fuel was spilling out on driver side passenger side fuel ran out completely, had been smelling gas after turn off 4days prior, have not been able to use car since, if I put fuel in tank drive normaly gas runs right out, called dealer said he heard of recall of this problem but did not give me any further advice, since their was 6 recalls including this problem please advise me on what to do please///////.

~tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the gasoline connected the fuel tank. The contact had a taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the gasoline. The contact stated that they learned of recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however, their vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. Gl.

Fuel tank leak after a short driving trip. I saw an NHTSA case or complaint # 12v45900 that others with similar gm vehicles (cobalt, ion, g5) had same problem. When I called a local dealer they said no open recalls. Also contacted Chevrolet and they sai no open recalls and said it was a customer repair issue.

Fuel return line leak 108,000 miles all the sudden the clip gave out under driver's side door full tank leaked out no warning ignition spark caused fire.

My Cobalt has a strong gas odor coming from inside and outside the vehicle at all times. There is an obvious leak at the back of the tank where the filler hose attaches to the tank. A fuel puddle is present when the vehicle is parked.

With car running (parked) fuel is leaking heavily from rear of vehicle drivers side. Fuel leak appears to be coming from fuel lines/gas tank area.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact also observed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the driver's side quarter panel and fuel line were corroded. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 127,500.

Fuel tank is leaking gas. Strong gas smell. After letting car warm up, noticed significant leaking under car. After refueling, noticed leaking under car; examination of actual fluid on ground under car smelled strongly of gasoline. Car leaks when stationary, or over bumps, rough road.

There is a smell of fuel and seepage seems to coming from the top of the fuel tank. This just started and is really noticeable when the car is parked.

While driving on expressway, car went dead> had to make an emergency stop. Power steering went out, but after restarting the car it was ok. It keeps happening off and on- on occasions. I kept smelling gas, took it to car repair shop was told I could not drive the vehicle, was told the gas tank had to be replaced or whatever the part inside the gas tank. Note: when the power steering problem arrived I was leaving going to work. I started the car but the steering was hard to turn so I pulled back into parking space and turned off the engine. I restarted after a few minutes-was able to steer ok. Upon smelling gas this went on for serval days. I thought it was fumes from other cars. I would smell gas while driving it. One day as I pulled up to work I got out of the car and noticed something wet next to my front tire. I could smell gas fumes. I took it to repair shop the next day. Shop told me the car could have caught on fire.

Gas tank leak , some states cover as a recall . My state does not. Very dangerous!.

My 2005 chevy Cobalt with 117000 miles has a fuel leak coming from the gas tank area. My research shows that this common problem with the Cobalt. So much so that gm has a bulletin to make repairs for years 2006-2009. Why is the 2005 not covered? its the same vehicle with the same safety issue. Gas is leaking while the car is in motion while driver is unaware.