Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the fuel tank started to leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (criswell chevrolet of thurmont, 111 frederick road, thurmont, md 21788) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line and fuel pump module were rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 81,000.
When parked i keep smelling strong gas smell. i started to worry as it got stronger and stronger so i looked under the car and found gas leaking down the back side and front side of the gas tank. definitely not a good thing and i see where they have recalled my same year model from other states. i live close to fla which could be reason for my fuel system to fail from temperature. i feel that it isn't safe at all and i have to have this car for work and travel but cannot afford to have it fixed due to gm not producing up to standards. i have no choice but to drive it and hope that nothing catches fire.
Fuel line rotted out near middle of car. it was not leaking when i left the house, but smelled of gas when i got to work, and was missing a significant amount of fuel. the same thing happened to my in-laws who have a cobalt. absolute junk, with no thought of being designed with corrosion resistance in mind. underside of car is hosed off every other week during winter months, not other vehicles have experienced fuel line failures despite increased relative age.
Fuel line leak due to abrasion by body clip. leak located forward of left rear wheel where fuel line is insulated from exhaust
I started noticing a strong gas smell when i was exiting my car. after further inspection, my gas line was dripping at a very fast pace and there was a small puddle of gas under my car. i also did a few google searches, and i quickly found out that i was not the only 2009 chevy cobalt owner to run into this problem. i first noticed this when i would get home from work and park my car when i started noticing the smell.
Fuel leak from fuel lines near driver side rear tire. leaks when driving or parked, but stops after a few hours of being shut off.
Fuel leak in lines - lines rust through - lines located between rear wheel and drivers seat. i see many owners reporting the same problem. clearly a fuel leak which can lead to a fire or explosion. many stains left on the driveway and in the garage. dealer wants $1200 to repair. this is only a 10 year old car. i have many cars where the fuel lines have not rusted. no collision damage. this appeared without any notice or cause
Fuel leak on fuel lines from tank to engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after driving the vehicle, the contact exited and noticed a very strong odor of fuel. webb chevrolet plainfield (16140 s lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586) informed the contact that they were aware of the failure and the repair would be at the contact's expense because there was no recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000.
My daughter is driving a car with a fuel leak that is has a recall in some states for the problem but not in mine. recall # 090226 , how is that possible, please help! i think i have to work as hard for my money as other states, and i am certain my car cost as much to purchase as in other states. her car has fuel dripping between the drivers door and left rear wheel. appears to be starting around top of tank location.
The car has a gas leak in the line. i have the same issue with my 2010 chevy cobalt that had to replace the whole fuel line. i was told by the mechanic that this should not happen on a car of this age
Gas line rotted out in multiple places
Fuel line rupture causing fuel to leak. mechanic stated this is a common problem with this car. cost for repair $455.53 plus car rental $ 64.97
Fuel leak near drivers side rear tire from aluminum covered line. leaks when the motor is running. fuel accumulates under car on tubing and drips on the ground.. when shut off only about 1/4 cop is lost masking the problem.
A major fuel leak was discovered on the car during refueling. the car was loaned to a family member, john wilfong, when the issue occurred. the car was taken to the nearest dealership. the fuel supply line had multiple leaks due to rust/corrosion through the line. this may have led to a fire and potentially loss of life to vehicle occupants. the car has been properly maintained and washed on a monthly basis with an underbody spray. the car is currently 8 years old, rust leading to a fuel leak in this time frame is unacceptable. manufacturers need to be made aware of this hazard, i fixed the problem by paying out of pocket for the repair.
Car is leaking gas. i noticed a faint gas smell the last few weeks and now you can smell it even in my house. it's that bad. there was a recall, but for some reason, my vin does not fall under the recall. my daughter and i have had headaches the last few weeks and i believe it is from this gas leak. this is my only way to work and i pray that my daughter and i stay safe while i work to get this repaired. gas leaking is very dangerous. the web has thousands of complaints on these cobalts having gas leak. i believe this is a standard problem across the board.
Takata recall got into my 2009 cobalt and when i turned the key, it didn't start. when i tried to start it again, it chugged a bit before it started and instantly had a strong gas smell. i looked underneath on the driver's side in front of the back wheel and there was a gas puddle about 8" in diameter and gas was still leaking from a rupture in the gas line. i looked online and this seems to be a very common problem with the chevy cobalt with no existing recalls.
While driving the car shutdown. i pulled over and smelt gas. i looked underneath and i noticed the fuel lines leaking gas onto the exhaust. after looking the closely the fuel sending line has a hole inside the clip, behind the gas tank, holding the brake lines.
I started smelling gasoline while driving. i parked the car. i came out of my office hours later and there was a puddle of gasoline under the driver's side rear tire. i drove home and watched as the fuel gauge went down from a half tank to empty in the time it took me to drive 4 miles from work to home (1 mile in the city and 3 on the highway). this seems to be a problem but my car is not under the recall service because it is in the wrong state. there is a recall on the 2009 chevrolet cobalts for this issue but mine is not a part of it and should be obviously.
Rusted through and leaking fuel supply and vapor lines. noticed gasoline smell while driving and puddle under car when parked in hospital parking lot where i work. gm is fully aware of this rust problem as they coated the brake lines to prevent corrosion. this vin# is not covered under the existing recall for the 2009 cobalt and as a result the local dealership where car was purchase wanted over $800 to repair. picture attached and still have most of the rusted lines if you want them.
Chevy cobalt is leaking bad in rear driver side in front of my tire. i have seen this issue in many cobalt. chevy did a recall but for southern state. they need to add it for all the cars. other northern state have had extreme heat too. smell like gas in car. when stop driving sees it leaking.
The fuel and vapor lines are rusted completely out. i took it to the dealership and they explained to me that this is a safety hazard. the cost to repair is well over $1200.00 and it is not recommended that the car is driven until the repairs are fixed for the safety of myself, other drivers and the environment.
Metal gas lines running from tank to engine rusted & rotted away at every clamp literally dumping fuel on the ground
On 7/27/17 my daughters car would not start. upon diagnosis found there was no fuel pressure. fuses and fuel pump relay tested ok. diagnosed problem to be the fuel pump. removed fuel tank and pump assembly and found arcing on the outside of the pump. when trying to disconnect fuel pump from wiring harness it had fused together. i replaced the fuel pump, wiring harness, and hose assembly. this arcing inside the fuel tank could have cause a catastrophic failure, fire, and even death from explosion. i am attaching pictures and have retained the components for further examination.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. additionally, while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000.
Both my my car and my daughters 2009 cobalts have gas leaks. i saw a recall but my car is not on the list. how can both cars have gas leaks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in reverse. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump wiring harness melted, which caused the fuel pump to become inoperable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. updated 08/04/17*lj *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while standing outside the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel odor. the contact, who was once an independent mechanic, checked the vehicle but did not find a leak. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to jim trenary chevrolet in union, missouri where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump gasket was cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and contacted the dealer. the dealer stated that there was no recall available. the contact stated that the repair cost was not affordable, so the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 139,000. the vin was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the low fuel sensor indicator illuminated. the contact stated that she had 50 miles to go until the fuel tank was empty. the contact had someone come to her location to replace the ecm/trans fuse, which allowed the vehicle to restart; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any open recalls per case number: 8-2926645326. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
There is a fuel leak around the fuel pump. possibly from faulty manufacturing of the fuel pump. this occurs when the motor is running.
Overheat back in 2014 took in to dealer in richmond ca. again car overheating told fine by dealer. summer had to run heater for car to cool down when driving. even after i put antifreeze in& fluids fine. would not pass smog for 2016 tags, has 85,000 miles.p03000 random multiple cylinders misfired detected. was then told need a new engine for 2009 car! just about paid off! replaced gear shift 2years ago! car died while driving all fluids good and battery good! also when driving car seat belt passenger light would lite up w/no one in the seat! called chevy told my vin does not match to any of the recalls on chevy vehicles deal with it!
Fuel pump cracked and fried. i saw this was a recall on 2009 cobalt's in several states but chevy said that my car didn't fall under this recall even though it was the same problem.
When the vehicle sat for a period of time a strong smell of gas was smelt near the driver side back door. a small puddle of gasoline is visible while the car is running and after it is shut off. after doing some research and contacting multiple chevrolet dealership it's was evident that the vehicle was not under the fuel recall administered by chevrolet. however the leak is consistent with that of the vehicles under the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while stationary, the fuel tank leaked fuel onto the ground. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. in addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fractured fuel line that needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. *cn
Began to smell strong fuel smell outside car. can sometimes smell it inside car. car is a little slow to start. this is apparently a problem with this model, and although there is a recall for some vins, my car is not included.
While stopped at a red light on a city street, the engine of my 2009 chevrolet cobalt stalled and despite several attempts, would not restart. there was no warning, no check engine light, and the car had been fully functioning the entire week leading up to the problem. it was towed to a mechanic, i was informed that not only had the fuel pump gone out, but it had also burned almost all the electrical wires surrounding the pump. the estimated costs for this repair are a real burden considering how much of the fuel system has to be replaced. i understand that at one point, prior to my ownership of the vehicle, this equipment was recalled and i am still researching whether or not the issue was addressed for this specific vehicle.
Both fuel lines is rusted and corroded, location of the rusted lines is directly in front of the divers side rear tire, right before the lines run up to the fuel pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall information regarding a potential crack in the fuel pump module. the contact wanted to schedule an appointment for the repair; however, the vin was not included. the nhtsa campaign number was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure.
Vehicle took longer than normal to start. smelled fuel found fuel leak coming from fuel line near drivers side rear wheel. saw fuel leaking out on to the floor of garage while pulling the car inside.
After finding her car hard to start in the morning accompanied by the smell of gasoline (the longer it sits, the worse the smell) my daughter took her car to a local garage. he found gasoline on top of the tank. he advised her to take the car to a dealership because of a previous issue on the cobalt for a fuel pump module (see nhtsa campaign 12v459000). they pulled the tank down and found the fuel lines rusted through allowing the fuel to come out in an enclosed, inaccessible area. this is a serious risk because of the chance of a spark from the pump contacting these fuel vapors. it is also a very expensive repair (over $1000 charged) that will cause people to delay in having it fixed.
I'm smelling a loud gas smell coming from the back of car and light smell coming hrough the vents occasionally. i can smell it will driving and it's louder when it's still
I smelled a faint gasoline smell and my six year old daughter and i would get headaches during car trips. the smell got worse over a few days and then i noticed a gas dripping from under the rear driver's side area. there is a current recall, however pennsylvania state is not included under the recall / expansion 09v-419 (gm campaign number 12190). my daughter sits right above this leak and i had the fuel pump replaced years ago due to faulty wiring which caused a melted mess inside gas tank where pump is located gm has yet to respond about that issue). the leak is now constant and the car is not safe.
Car starts hard, smells like gas inside and out. wet with gas near gas tank when running. after sitting a long while, no gas is apparent on gas tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was stationary, fuel leaked from the fuel tank onto the ground. the fuel leak came from under the driver's seat of the vehicle. it was diagnosed that the fuel line disintegrated and the vehicle needed new fuel lines and a new fuel tank. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 88,000.
The car lights will flicker on and off while driving. strong smell of gas after i put the car in park. been going on for the flickering 2 months now. for the fuel 2 weeks now
Fuel leakimg from the gas lines, leaving puddles of fuel underneith vehicle and a strong fuel odor while vehicle is running and turned off. engine hesitant to start as well.
I am experiencing a very strong gas smell and now it takes multiple times to start. i am seeing a puddle of gas just below the rear passenger seat on the ground when the car sits for a while. my mechanic says that he is also going to have to drop the fuel tank to fix this. i see that other states have this as a recall and am wondering why ohio isn't included in the recall. it seems like the right thing to do since it is the same model and year as the recall in other states and it is obviously a related issue!
Smell of fuel, wiring harness in tank at fuel pump burnt causing car to stall, and towed to steves auto repair, burlington washington. vehicle has been there for 5 days cannot find replacement oem parts.
Rusted fuel line leeking gasoline