Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. during a routine state inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 97,000.
Car is smelling of gas and leaking from top of fuel pump/tank only when running. scared of fire. have seen there are recalls on other year models for same reasons. have kids who ride in back seat getting sick from gas fumes and no other vehicles i can use.
I first had noticed my front passenger speaker would cut in and out. it didn't matter if the car was stationary or if i was driving. the following week i was driving through the parking lot of my job and the doors locks started locking and unlocking rapidly by themselves. and now they rarely ever do either when i try and push the lock buttons. so they either have to stay locked or unlocked depending the mood of the car. the following week i had a gas leak and had to have it serviced because that is very dangerous. the mechanic told me that there was a recall on that plastic piece to fuel system but only in southern states and i live in the north. and not to long after that my turn signal switch wouldn't stay on or it wouldn't shut off by it's self. also dangerous trying to hold switch on while making a turn.
Fuel smell turned into a significant fuel leak. only noticed while the vehicle is staionary.
My dad bought the car for me from a friend who owns a shop and a few months later it starts smelling like gas really bad. i look under the car and there's a gas leak. and my car smells like gas i smell like gas when i get out. so i look up the problem and see there's a recall on these cars and i'm just not trying to pay all that money on a defect on the car. i just need help because children, little babies ride in my car. and the gas makes me really dizzy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact noticed a fuel leak. the contact replaced the fuel tank cap. the failure recurred and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the dealer was contacted (hendricks chevrolet in shawnee mission, ks) and the technician recommended diagnostic testing. the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 106,000.
My 08 cobalt started smelling like gas and now it is dripping fuel right in front of the left side back tire. the leak is coming from the clip where they hoses connect. i have been doing a lot of searching about the fuel leak in front of the left side rear tire. a lot of others are having the same issue in the same exact spot. i don't understand why it isn't considered a recall if its a safety issue. i have a 6 month old daughter who sits back there and it smells of gas terrible. after reading about what could happen i dont like to even drive it!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. after driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stopped at a rest area and noticed a strong fuel odor when exiting the vehicle. the contact re-entered the vehicle and noticed a wet spot under the fuel tank. the contact also noticed the odor approximately six other times, but was not sure of its origin. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. after parking the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the garage. upon inspection, a fuel leak was discovered under the front driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the leak was caused by a cracked fuel line. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,400.
Just bought this car from used car dealer on mar 9, 2017. did not test drive it before hand as the dealer said battery was low. next day returned and signed paper work, thinking he has replaced battery so did not test drive car again. we stopped on way home got some gas in vehicle, driving around 10-15 mins i began to smell strong gas, so strong it was burning my eyes and giving me a headache. next morning looked up complaints and recalls for this model and year to discover there is fuel leak known issues. really afraid to drive or let my daughter drive this car back and forth to college now., afraid of a fire or explosion. f
Fuel leaking from the vehicle, gas leaking out. many other people this has been happening to with the chevy cobalt and this is a dangerous problem. there should be a recall on this by now.
Gas tank fell off the car in my driveway after backing out over crusty snow.... ... gas tank bracket broke........ bracket had rusted away ....gas tank was dragged on driveway 10 feet w/o leaking if i was going 65 miles hour this would have been a desaster
There is presence of fuel leakage on ground near the back tire on the drivers side. have called gm and it's possible it may be covered under a special warranty, but have to wait for an appointment. this recall should be expanded to cover all vehicles no matter the state in which the owner resides.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled fuel near the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the failure was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle into the rear cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
While running car has a strong gas smell. i saw that there was a recall on 2008 cobalt for this but i never received any paper work to have my car fixed
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. the contact stated that the fire was confined to the engine compartment. the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the fire. a fire report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Fuel line leak- gas odor when driving and park and puddle of gas in drive way coming from left back side in front of the tier. looks to come from the fuel like leaking. car has problems starting after sitting for a few minutes without moving.
Dangerous fuel leak from gas tank, could cause serious injury or death if ignited. smell of gasoline is present inside the cabin when car is running and turned off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was stationary, fuel leaked onto the ground. it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 150,888.
Fuel lines rusted above rear driver side tire area and leaking fuel severely like many other cobalts.
I have a very bad gas odor inside and outside of my car. i took the vehicle to a mechanic. he told me that my fuel line had eroded. i have researched this to be a common issue and the 2008 model should have been recalled as well.
Strong smell of gasoline after driving vehicle and a visible fuel leak coming from underneath the vehicle in the area behind the driver's side door after it has been parked, requested a repair from local gm dealership under gm special service bulletin #12191. was advised by the service personnel that this vehicle's vin# was not included under this bulletin.
Gas leaks from under the gas tank right above the muffler. consistent drip onto the muffler and onto the ground. this not only causes an injury risk but it has a financial impact as the gas leaks and cost money.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle dashboard leaked water and the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. the failure occurred when the a/c and heater was activated. the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a crack fuel canister. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a cracked fuel pump. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 90,140.
I just bought 2008 chevy cobalt. the seller reported the mileage initially as 112,000. at time of purchase, 150,000 approximately. however there was/is no way to view mileage on dash of car, with the exception of briefly prior to starting the vehicle. it actually shows approximately 159,000 km. conversion of km into miles says 98,000. in addition to mileage discrepancy, there is a very strong smell of gas inside the car, the steering wheel is upside down, 2 or 3 motor and or transmission mounts are broken or not attached, right front rotor bad, no functioning blinkers or brake lights, dash lights indicate svc tire monitor needs attention, air bags need serviced, brake light stays on, the trunk release isn't working, the wiring is questionable, only one speaker works, no stereo antennae, no horn, no way to view critical engine information, such as temperature or battery life. service engine light on constantly, seller indicated all recalls had been addressed and he was supposed to be responsible for taxes on vehicle which were included in price, but i wound up paying back registration fees from 2014. all attempts to right this have been ignored. seller implies that the chevrolet dealership left the car in the current condition.
I reported this back in 2016-1-28 ref.no.10822806 gas line corrosion problem,do to muffler right under gas lines and gas line up in pocket where heat and moisture cause early corrosion(poor design). gm had go me to a dealership and confirm corrosion problem (wanted 750 dollars to fix). talk to rep.for gm , mentioned i felt poor design and protental safety =may cause fire. did have fix at garage for 200dollars. now corroding again after 2yrs. this confirms gas lines in pocket up above muffer traps heat and mositure causeing corrosion. please advise company does not want to listen to me and i can't afford to replace gas line every 2yrs.. feel strongly about poor design and gm should be responsible. fire hazard this is same car that had key problem,steering problem,gas line problem at tank and gas pump, yet they don't want to listen,help help help!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking in front of the rear driver side tire. the contact stated that the moisture from the muffler pipe corroded the fuel line, causing it to fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,954. updated 04/14/16*lj *js
I smelled fuel fumes real bad one morning so i took it to a mechanic and once they lifted it up, they said it was the fuel tank. so the next morning, which was monday, i took it to my dealership gillman chevrolet in san benito, texas. before taking it, i decided to call so i can first make sure that there was a recall on the fuel tank. the gentleman i spoke to said "yes ma'am there is a recall and we can repair it". i said great, let me take it in. i left it there all day monday and he assured me that it would be ready by the next day on tuesday. well come tuesday and i get a call from the the same man telling me that the problem is not the fuel pump, it's the fuel tank. when did i say fuel pump? i said fuel tank. so nowwww it's not under warranty and it's going to cost me at least $700 to fix it. i told him had i known that it wasn't under warranty, i wouldn't have left my car sitting there for 2 days! i could've taken it somewhere else! it makes no sense to me! he said that he over looked it. well how is that my fault??! now to drive it somewhere else which is dangerous! does something have to happen to me in order for them to want to help me?? this is nonsense!
Fuel lines rusted in two and began leaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician had diagnosed that there was a fuel leak in vehicle, which caused the fuel line and the fuel filter to corrode. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled, there would be an odor of fuel and a fuel puddle under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 94,127.
Fuel leaking at supply side of fuel tank outlet / pump, matches description of previous recall but dealer stated that my vehicle was not covered.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that wires melted near the electrical fuel pump and the fuel tank had a crack. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Fuel line leaking gas at fuel tank. dealer said not covered by any recalls or campaigns, although this seems to be a common problem with this vehicle. quoted $950 to repair. appears campaign covers cobalts from southern states, but not others. very serious safety issue as car could catch fire. car has 150,000 miles
My car has an extremely strong odor of gasoline coming from the vents and around the car . even when parked it still surrounds the vehicle. i was told that it could be a cracked seal. i can only get it started when i vigorously pump the accelerator while turning the key. i was told that there was a recall for this but never got it in the mail....? i believe this is the recall number 12v459000 .i found that online. but still need a physical copy to take to the dealer. thank you for your help.
Fuel is pouring out of the top of fuel tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while parked, there was a fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was turned to the on position and there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. the contact stated that after exiting the vehicle the odor was strong. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was approximately 101,263.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. after the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was present. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 89,759.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes emitting from the outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Car hesitates when trying to start. strong smell of gas but no sign of leaks. updated 09/01/2015*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at no charge to the owner. the fuel pump and lines were replaced. updated 10/27/2015*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there were fuel fumes emitting intermittently in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump module and the fuel lines were corroded which were causing fuel to leak. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was included under nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000.
When the car was left running gas was found leaking from under the drivers side door. the channel that the gas lines run in was soaked in gas, a open flame would have caused the car to catch fire. i had the gas lines replaced and there were 7 leaks on both gas lines and they were 90% rusted from the front of the motor to the gas tank. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. the contact noticed a fuel leak above the tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic of the failure. the technician verified there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 67,297.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while parked, the contact noticed a strong smell of fuel and also noticed a small puddle of fuel on the ground. the vehicle hesitated before it would start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.
1/10/15, kept thinking i was smelling gas while driving for several weeks, then on the 10th of january 2015 i pulled in and parked car in garage. several hours later, i returned and noted a small puddle by drivers door. i inspected it and smelled it, yes it was gasoline. i started the car to move it back to see how much it leaked, it was then that fuel began running out everywhere around my shoes, had 1/2 tank. i shut off the car, as it scared me. and low fuel light came on. it still sets i'm my garage now. i noted many!!! complaints about this same problem. i am upset as i was not aware of this and a fire could have occurred with small children in car seats in the back. thanks gm. *tr
Car splitters when pressing gas. car won't go but 40 mph while driving and shuts off. dash shows fuel power reduction message. car is not safe to drive.
Tl* the contact owns 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an odor of fuel present inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered fuel leaking from the front and rear of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). the failure mileage was 140,000.