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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,401 miles

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments (Page 4 of 5)

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problem #39

May 192020

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 117,412 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

For many years my car has had a faint smell of gasoline when I get in it and I have never really identified where it was coming from. This morning in my driveway at my apartment I backed up and was greeted by a stench, stopped and checked and gas was pouring out by the LH rear wheel. (see picture) I checked online for a repair guide and instead found this was a recall item on all other years of Cobalt. Seems like this should have been recalled across the board? if I would have known this was a recall I would have had these lines replaced years ago.

- Weston, WI, USA

problem #38

Apr 032020

Cobalt

  • miles
I first started smelling slight gas fumes, didn't think it was from my car as I take very good care of it and have no reason to believe it was from my car. Then, yesterday I noticed a small puddle on the ground under my car when parked, located on driver side just a little aft of the door and touched it and it was gas. When I got home I called my dealership where I purchased it and due the pandemic, it was closed. So I called GM Corp office, gave them the appropriate information they requested, and explained the situation and they told me they would try and find another dealership close to where I live to help me but seems, their all closed. They, GM told me the leak is not a"recall" yet when I went "on line" their were dozens of complaints about the exact problem. I don't understand, does a life or lives have to be lost before GM steps-up and accept responsibility and have a recall before the worst happens?. I researched the issue and read exact complaints from others from the same make and model and my year and prior years. I also found out it is a costly repair, surely this cannot be a reason not to have a recall, I would hope not, to put profit over human lives.

- White Oak, PA, USA

problem #37

Jan 292020

Cobalt

  • 160,000 miles
2010 Cobalt is leaking fuel behind drivers seat on ground. Mechanic said fuel line is rusted and they have seen this on this car many times. No warning from the in-vehicle system. Car still runs, but takes a little longer to start. Seem dangerous.

- Leonard, MI, USA

problem #36

Dec 022019

Cobalt

  • 77,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel lines rusted and causing fuel to drip by rear driver side tire once fuel pump turns on.

- Burlington, KY, USA

problem #35

Nov 112019

Cobalt

  • miles
There was a fuel leak on my car. The same day that I dropped my car off at the dealership another person was there with the same car & the same exact problem. I feel as tho it may not have been a coincidence & probably should be looked in to. I noticed the problem a few days before taking it to the shop. I had no major problems with my car before this issue.

- Terry, MS, USA

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problem #34

Nov 182019

Cobalt

  • 74,000 miles
Fuel odor and spotting on ground near rear driver side tire. Active leaking when driving and when car is parked.

- Clinton Twp, MI, USA

problem #33

Oct 262019

Cobalt

  • 104,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Gas line was leaking. Has been over 2 weeks and part is still backordered for many additional orders for the same part. If this many gas lines are all leaking and in need of this part, it warrants an investigation as to why they are all leaking at the same time. To date there is still not even a timeline as to the proposed date that a part will be available leading me to believe there are thousands to millions of cars in the same predicament.

- Warrington, PA, USA

problem #32

Oct 292019

Cobalt

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was parked outside his home, the contact smelled fuel fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed a fuel leak near the rear driver's side tire. The contact called edwards Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (located at 3400 South expy, council bluffs, ia 51501, (712) 366-9400) and an appointment was scheduled for November 6, 2019. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Council Bluffs, IA, USA

problem #31

Nov 012019

Cobalt

  • miles
At first it was hesitant to strt. It did strt and I went on my way. Got to my destination turned the car off. Smelled gas fumes inside the car. Went to start again and was hesitant at first and was on my way. Got home and turned the car off. Smell of fumes. Looked under car. Was leaking on drivers side by back tire. Puddle of gas.

- Shippensburg, PA, USA

problem #30

Oct 282019

Cobalt

  • 100,000 miles
Hit a deer on the freeway going 70 mph & totaled car but none of the airbags deployed.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #29

Sep 162019

Cobalt

  • 123,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel lines, driver side rear, rusting & beginning to leak.

- Godfrey, IL, USA

problem #28

Sep 042019

Cobalt

  • 131,356 miles
Fuel line leaking at the rear of vehicle in front of driver side rear tire, appears to be near a clip. Strong fuel smell.

- Lapeer, MI, USA

problem #27

Aug 152019

Cobalt

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing various electrical failures. The check engine, power steering, and traction warning indicators were illuminated and the RPM gauge increased erratically even when the vehicle was parked. In addition, the power steering seized at any given moment. When the vehicle was restarted, the failures went away; however, the transmission shifted harshly when changing gears. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge always displayed as empty even though fuel was present. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 154,000.

- Loftant, IL, USA

problem #26

Jul 232019

Cobalt

  • 101,000 miles
I see all over the place where many others have this same problem with Chevy Cobalts. The fuel line leaks and then they want to charge you $700 to replace. If so many have this problem, why isn't there a recall and it's all in the same spot (driver side by rear tire)

- Jarrettsville, MD, USA

problem #25

Jul 082019

Cobalt

  • 129,000 miles
While stationary after driving a strong fuel odor is present around the vehicle and fuel is dripping to the ground from in front of the rear driver side tire. The same condition is common on earlier years of this make and model.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #24

Jul 072019

Cobalt

  • 138,900 miles
When vehicle is parked I notice strong smell of gasoline. Checked under the car and noticed fluid leaking what appears to be gasoline. Leak is located on drivers side near the rear tire. Also it appears that a worn fuel line is what is causing the leak

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #23

Jun 202019

Cobalt

  • 130,000 miles
As I exited the vehicle, I smelled fuel and noticed a wet spot on the ground. I looked underneath on the driver side of the car. The fuel line had worn through where a shackle was holding the fuel line to the frame of the car.

- Trafalgar, IN, USA

problem #22

May 022019

Cobalt

  • 98,999 miles
Fuel leaking from left rear of vehicle, close to the exhaust. Noticed strong odor of fuel and gas dripping when parked.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #21

Mar 262019

Cobalt

  • 87,000 miles
Could not figure out why I was going through gas so quickly. I did realize that the car was leaking something but unable to take in for servicing right away. The car started to leak appox. 3-4 days prior to this incident. I left my fiance in the running car while I ran into a store and a few minutes later he came and got me saying we have to leave right now! he had me put my items down, and rushed me out of the store! as soon as we get outside he explained several people stopped freaking that the car is leaking gas everywhere! there was a huge puddle of gas under rear driverside tire! all you could smell was gasoline! we left panicked and actually ran out of gas in traffic! thank god I had an emergency almost full gas can in trunk. So in the middle of 6pm traffic we are trying to pour every little drop of gas into the car, while cars are honking and staring and swerving around us into oncoming traffic.this could of been a horrible avoidable problem. Several several several bad outcomes could of happened. Come on Chevy this is definitely a manufacturing defect- recall this before someone gets injured or worse! now not only did I have to go through theart horrible scary situation, but now I have no vehicle for my family! we are closing on our home and getting ready to move to another state. I am going to have to part for a rental car and these repairs! approximately I'm looking at $1000 out of my pocket for something that once again seems to be a manufacturer defect on this car!!! the whole has line needs replaced. Date of incident 03/26/2019 has approx. 87,000 miles

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

problem #20

Feb 102019

Cobalt

  • 130,000 miles
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.

- Naperville, IL, USA

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