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Fuel lines rusted near exhaust heat shield on driver's side of car. Two visible gas leaks from lines after fuel pump is engaged, and car is parked. No doubt the lines also leak gas while driving. Mechanic says moisture builds up in the heat shield and rusts out fuel lines. He says this is a common issue for Cobalts hhrs, and Saturn ions, but as far as I'm aware, there is no applicable recall or special coverage issued by GM for this fuel line issue.
I noticed a strong odor of exhaust inside and outside my car when city and highway driving as well as after turning car off and parking. I also experienced sluggish starts. Upon taking my car in for repair it was found to be leaking fuel and the fuel line was replaced....updated 05/23/17 updated 09/15/2017
I already know about the airbag and ignition recalls but, now, I have a fuel leak with fuel dripping down the lines from the tank on to the ground at a position on the drivers side under the rear passenger door and seat.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While at a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact sustained a concussion, whiplash, and back injuries that required medical attention. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. After the crash, the contact smelled fuel fumes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced, but it was not related to the previous crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Huntington Beach, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after turning the engine off, a fuel odor was present outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that the fuel line connected to the fuel pump module was damaged causing fuel to leak out. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in April of 2010 under NHTSA campaign number: 09V419000 (fuel system). The failure mileage was 112,000.
Car has a horrible gas leaking smell. It is a huge safety concern for me and my family. Please help me it will cost 3000$ to repair the car and dealer is not accepting my car for repair
Fuel gauges go crazy, the gas acceleration and speed gauges sometimes do not work and if the do they go up and down. All the lights I my dashboard light up as well. This usually happens when you turn on the car but it is not constant. It will sometimes happen two weeks in a row, but sometimes after two weeks. The gas tank is also leaking and the left speaker goes out sometimes. Once in a while my keys will get stuck in the ignition.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact noticed strong fuel fumes in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who placed the vehicle on a lift for an inspection. It was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak above the fuel tank and advised the contact to check with the manufacturer who had a service campaign to address the repair. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel tank, modulator, vapor line, and fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that only the fuel tank would be replaced. The vehicle was still at the dealer to have the other components replaced. The contact was waiting for a response from the dealer to complete the service campaign and repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact smelled a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was also fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture in the fuel line that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds and also while the vehicle was parked, fuel fumes emitted from the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a fuel leak was noticed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. Upon inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking on the exhaust manifold. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer prior to the contact's inspection where it was determined that the vehicle was fine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was not provided.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing fuel leakage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump failed and leaked fuel. The mechanic stated that the failure was dangerous and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was experiencing the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign numbers: 09V419000 and 15V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,667.
Strong fuel smell in and around the car for the last month while parked in my driveway, today I see puddle of fuel in front of left rear tire, I crawled under the car and see gas running down the gas line, removed the heat shield around the gas line to see gas lines have excessive rust behind the heat shield and gas running out all over the place. It's not from the gas tank like the recall, it's from the gas line itself leaking and is a very dangerous to anyone walking by smoking or children playing that may cause a spark yet I can't find a recall but see lots of complaints about this while looking for recalls. Something needs to be done about this before someone is killed by this. I put a pan under the leak but it is still open gas and a lot of fumes that could ignite. I'm very concerned about this dangerous situation that needs to be addressed before bodily harm is done. Thank you.
When the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is being driven or sitting still, there is a strong odor of gasoline inside and outside of the car. We took it to the dealership and they said it is a leak in the fuel system. They stated that this issue is covered under a safety recall, but because the vehicle title is showing salvaged, they cannot make the repair without a copy of a recall letter that we should have received. I contacted GM customer service to find out if I should have received a letter and they said I would not need a letter. They contacted the dealership and were told about the title. After that, they stated they would not cover the repairs. If this is a know safety issue (NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 & NHTSA campaign number: 09V419000 ), what does the title have to do with needing to repair a known problem. We have received other safety recalls (NHTSA campaign number: 14E021000, NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000, NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 & NHTSA campaign number: 10V07300) and they have made these repairs. Since this is the vehicle my daughter drives to college, I am concerned for her safety. The dealership is saying that she does not need to drive the vehicle but we cannot afford the repairs right now.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no physical evidence of a fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor. A certified mechanic stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel onto the exhaust pipe. The certified mechanic also informed the contact that the axle fuel lines had severe corrosion. It was diagnosed that the axle fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
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- Marion, IN, USA