Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/06/2013 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor while the vehicle was off as well as when it was running. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel pump modulator needed to be replaced. the dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system: gasoline). the failure and current mileages were 118,000. mah | |||
| 02/06/2013 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline even when the vehicle was not running. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the fuel pump modulater needed to be replaced. the contact asked about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system: gasoline), but was told that their vehicle was not included. the failure mileage and current mileages were 118,000.rl | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 99000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she smelled fuel inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the contact that the plastic component on the fuel pump had fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa camapign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure and current mileages were approximately 99,000. mah | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 99000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds she would start to smell gasoline inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. after diagnosis they advised her that plastic component on the fuel pump fractured. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump assembly. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not included in nhtsa camapign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure and current mileages were approximately 99,000. tb | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 67839 | 1 | |
| My vehicle had a strong gasoline smell which persisted although i could find no trace of leakage. when i took it to my independent repair facility i was informed that the pump had a cracked supply port on the fuel pump which was leaking when the current was applied, being that this is my only vehicle, i was compelled to have the repair done at a cost to me of $961.42 which included the replacement of the fuel filter as my mechanic advised me that not replacing the filter would impede the efficiency of the new pump module. the following day, i inquired of chevrolet as to whether this problem was involved in any ongoing recall and was told at that time that it was not. in november, i was notified by mail that this vehicle was now included in a safety recall (12190) [nhtsa# 12v459] following the instructions included in my correspondence, i took the vehicle into a chevrolet dealer (power chevrolet / mesa, az) at which time the module was inspected and found to be acceptable and approved. i submitted my documentation for, and requested a full reimbursement. in early january of this year i received a check in the amount of $700.00. when i contacted chevy as to why i did not receive full reimbursement, i was told that my independent repair facility had over charged me for the fuel pump module and, had i taken it to the dealer initially, it is standard procedure to not replace the fuel filter!! in the correspondence i received from chevrolet informing me of this safety recall it is stated in two places that this situation would be rectified at no cost to me. after many ambiguous phone calls i was informed that the $700.00 was a final decision. what can be done to inform other owners of this vehicle that they cannot expect full reimbursement, other than expressing my dissatisfaction on my social network? ref: chevy case#[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 67839 | ||
| My vehicle had a strong gasoline smell which persisted although i could find no trace of leakage. when i took it to my independent repair facility i was informed that the pump had a cracked supply port on the fuel pump which was leaking when the current was applied, being that this is my only vehicle, i was compelled to have the repair done at a cost to me of $961.42 which included the replacement of the fuel filter as my mechanic advised me that not replacing the filter would impede the efficiency of the new pump module. the following day, i inquired of chevrolet as to whether this problem was involved in any ongoing recall and was told at that time that it was not. in november, i was notified by mail that this vehicle was now included in a safety recall (12190) [nhtsa# 12v459] following the instructions included in my correspondence, i took the vehicle into a chevrolet dealer (power chevrolet / mesa, az) at which time the module was inspected and found to be acceptable and approved. i submitted my documentation for, and requested a full reimbursement. in early january of this year i received a check in the amount of $700.00. when i contacted chevy as to why i did not receive full reimbursement, i was told that my independent repair facility had over charged me for the fuel pump module and, had i taken it to the dealer initially, it is standard procedure to not replace the fuel filter!! in the correspondence i received from chevrolet informing me of this safety recall it is stated in two places that this situation would be rectified at no cost to me. after many ambiguous phone calls i was informed that the $700.00 was a final decision. what can be done to inform other owners of this vehicle that they cannot expect full reimbursement, other than expressing my dissatisfaction on my social network? ref: chevy case# 71-1112360143 | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 25000 | ||
| The car began smelling strongly of gas and became difficult to start. there is a leak in the fuel system. there are recalls due to fuel leaks in my state for the 2007 and 2009 cobalt, however, for my 2008 model the recall is only in arizona. my vehicle is having the same issues and should be recalled as well. | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 61767 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while parked, she exited the vehicle and smelled gasoline fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and the current mileage was 61,767. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 25000 | ||
| The car began smelling strongly of gas and became difficult to start. there is a leak in the fuel system. there are recalls due to fuel leaks in my state for the 2007 and 2009 cobalt, however, for my 2008 model the recall is only in arizona. my vehicle is having the same issues and should be recalled as well. | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 61767 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while parked, she exited the vehicle and smelled gasoline fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and the current mileage was 61,767. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 25000 | ||
| The car began smelling strongly of gas and became difficult to start. there is a leak in the fuel system. there are recalls due to fuel leaks in my state for the 2007 and 2009 cobalt, however, for my 2008 model the recall is only in arizona. my vehicle is having the same issues and should be recalled as well. | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 61767 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while parked, she exited the vehicle and smelled fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage and the current mileage was 61,767. dr | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel at an alarming rate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 10/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| The cabin of the vehicle had the smell of fuel fumes, especially when filling up the vehicle. saw on tv that the colbat had a fuel system recall and assumed that was the problem. the problem was the fuel tank was cracked at the fill neck. i had to pay to replace the fuel tank ($690), gm paid for the part being recalled. | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, it was noticed that it was leaking fuel at an alarming rate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 40,000 mh | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he could smell gasoline fuel inside of the vehicle when parked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle and informed the contact that the pump housing was cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the contact's vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 73429 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 73,429. kmj | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he could smell gasoline fuel inside of the vehicle when parked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle and informed the contact that the pump housing was cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the contact's vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 73429 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 73,429. kmj | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled fuel inside of the vehicle when parked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair. the technician noticed fuel leaking and informed the pump housing was cracked. the vehicle was repaired. there was recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number was 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump); however the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage 100,000. js | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 73429 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and as a result, the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 73,429. pm | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated they smelled gasoline coming from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the fuel line cracked. the fuel line and fuel pump were replaced because the fuel line assembly was one piece. the contact was advised by the manufacturer that nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v459000) fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) did not include louisiana. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated they smelled gasoline coming from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the fuel line cracked. the fuel line and fuel pump were replaced because the fuel line assembly was one piece. the contact was advised by the manufacturer that nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v459000) fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) did not include louisiana. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. rvk | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that they started smell gasoline coming from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the fuel line had cracked. the contact stated that they had to have the fuel line and fuel pump replaced because the fuel line assembly came as one piece. the contact later heard of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v459000) fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), but when they spoke with the manufacturer they were told the recall did not include louisiana. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.rl | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 108000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact smelled a gasoline fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 108,000. kmj | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 108000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 40 mph the contact stated he smelled a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing were the technician stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and the current mileage was 108,000. dr | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 175000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he could smell gasoline while outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, because the vehicle was over 120,000 miles, they would not service the vehicle under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 175,000. kmj | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 52277 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak from the top filler and onto the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic who replaced the fuel pump unit. the manufacturer was notified who stated that although there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was repaired by the contact. the failure mileage was 52,277. | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 52277 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak from the top filler and onto the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic who replaced the fuel pump unit. the manufacturer was notified who stated that although there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was repaired by the contact. the failure mileage was 52,277. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Upon parking my 2008 cobalt, i could smell raw (unburned) gas. i did not see any drips on the ground but when i inspected underneath the vehicle; the fuel pump area near the gas tank, i could see liquid gas trails coming down and a build up of dirt which had coated the surrounding area due to the gas that had leaked and dried. the cobalt was hesitating, the engine was serging and i also noticed a small drop in fuel mileage. i took my cobalt to a local repair shop and they told me there was a crack in the fuel pump assembly and showed me the fuel pump assembly and i observed a leak at the connection where the fuel lines are attached to the fuel pump. they were unable to repair the leak because it is all plastic so they replaced the fuel pump assembly. it appears that in time this new assembly will fail again due to its design and i will have a reoccuring problem. | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 52277 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated his vehicle had a fuel leakage failure. the fuel was leaking from the top filler on to the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to midas who replaced the fuel pump unit. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump but his vin was not included. the vehicle was repaired by the contact. the failure mileage was 52,277. mw | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Upon parking my 2008 cobalt, i could smell raw (unburned) gas. i did not see any drips on the ground but when i inspected underneath the vehicle; the fuel pump area near the gas tank, i could see liquid gas trails coming down and a build up of dirt which had coated the surrounding area due to the gas that had leaked and dried. the cobalt was hesitating, the engine was serging and i also noticed a small drop in fuel mileage. i took my cobalt to a local repair shop and they told me there was a crack in the fuel pump assembly and showed me the fuel pump assembly and i observed a leak at the connection where the fuel lines are attached to the fuel pump. they were unable to repair the leak because it is all plastic so they replaced the fuel pump assembly. it appears that in time this new assembly will fail again due to its design and i will have a reoccuring problem. | |||
| 09/18/2012 | 57300 | 1 | |
| My vehicle started have a slight gas odor when stopped or parked. within a couple of days the gas smell from fumes are very strong. i have to drive with the windows down to even use the vehicle (living in texas is it hot and makes it hotter with the window down) the car seems to now make a clicking noise when starting, and seems to not have the gas mileage that it use to. i am afraid of something igniting the gas with such strong fumes. i called parkway chevrolet in tomball texas as was told that a recall was coming, but it was not out yet. i was told that i have to pay out of pocket or fear ignition of the fumes from the vehicle. we are in the middle of international adoption and money is tight. can you give any indication of when this would be an actual recall? and when it might be mailed out? it saddens me to see that they know a recall is coming and wont fix a vehicle with apparent dangers. also now my passenger airbag light is coming on saying that it needs attention. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 63800 | 1 | |
| Within the past few weeks i have noticed a strong smell of gas outside my car. the smell is very strong right after making a trip, even short trips, and still has strong smell when car hasn't been used. others have noticed the gas smell when approaching my car while it is running and after i stop the car! there is nothing leaking out from under my car or around the motor that i can see. it is beginning to have smell in my car now, and makes me very nervous to drive it cause i don't know what is causing this and if it will catch fire!!! something needs to be done about this serious issue!! *tr | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Gas fumes were smelled by my daughters passengers as they carpooled to college. when parked, i smelled gas fumes coming from the vehicle for up to 5 hours. my daughter could not use vehicle for fear of fire incident. i reported a severe decline in fuel economy for this vehicle, months ago. prior to bringing the vehicle to my mechanic, i checked with the dealer for a recall on this model year, who reported no recall . on thursday september 27th, 2012 mechanic discovered fuel leak from the fuel/propulsion system. i purchased a new fuel pump and filter and it was replaced. fuel efficiency still severely deficient. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2012 | 57300 | ||
| My vehicle started have a slight gas odor when stopped or parked. within a couple of days the gas smell from fumes are very strong. i have to drive with the windows down to even use the vehicle (living in texas is it hot and makes it hotter with the window down) the car seems to now make a clicking noise when starting, and seems to not have the gas mileage that it use to. i am afraid of something igniting the gas with such strong fumes. i called parkway cheverolet in tomball texas as was told that a recall was coming, but it was not out yet. i was told that i have to pay out of pocket or fear ignition of the fumes from the vehicle. we are in the middle of international adoption and money is tight. can you give any indication of when this would be an actual recall? and when it might be mailed out? it saddens me to see that they know a recall is coming and wont fix a vehicle with apparent dangers. also now my passenger airbag light is coming on saying that it needs attention. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 63800 | ||
| Within the past few weeks i have noticed a strong smell of gas outside my car. the smell is very strong right after making a trip, even short trips, and still has strong smell when car hasn't been used. others have noticed the gas smell when approching my car while it is running and after i stop the car! there is nothing leaking out from under my car or around the motor that i can see. it is beginning to have smell in my car now, and makes me very nervous to drive it cause i don't know what is causing this and if it will catch fire!!! something needs to be done about this serious issue!! | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Gas fumes were smelled by my daughters passengers as they carpooled to college. when parked, i smelled gas fumes coming from the vehicle for up to 5 hours. my daughter could not use vehicle for fear of fire incident. i reported a severe decline in fuel economy for this vehicle, months ago. prior to bringing the vehicle to my mechanic, i checked with the dealer for a recall on this model year, who reported no recall . on thursday september 27th, 2012 mechanic discovered fuel leak from the fuel/propulsion system. i purchased a new fuel pump and filter and it was replaced. fuel efficiency still severely deficient. | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 52500 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 chevy cobalt that we smelled gas fumes coming from back seat and at rear of vehicle, after inspecting vehicle found gas leak from top of gas tank from where the fuel pump goes into the tank, there is recall notices for 06,07,09 and so forth for texas but not for the 2008 in texas and i think it should be united states wide as this is could cause a major fire and kill innocent people in all states not just the ones with hot weather, as it is the vehicle is at dealer now for recall on power steering defect and checking on gas leak to see if it is coming from top of gas tank. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 67839 | 1 | |
| An heavy smell of fuel caused me to take this car to a mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was leaking when the car was running. he replaced the pump and fuel lines. i understand there is a recall on these cars for model year 2007 and 2008. i called gm and was told the recall is vin specific :( this model year should be included in this recall! *tr | |||
| 09/18/2012 | 57300 | ||
| My vehicle started have a slight gas odor when stopped or parked. within a couple of days the gas smell from fumes are very strong. i have to drive with the windows down to even use the vehicle (living in texas is it hot and makes it hotter with the window down) the car seems to now make a clicking noise when starting, and seems to not have the gas mileage that it use to. i am afraid of something igniting the gas with such strong fumes. i called parkway cheverolet in tomball texas as was told that a recall was coming, but it was not out yet. i was told that i have to pay out of pocket or fear ignition of the fumes from the vehicle. we are in the middle of international adoption and money is tight. can you give any indication of when this would be an actual recall? and when it might be mailed out? it saddens me to see that they know a recall is coming and wont fix a vehicle with apparent dangers. also now my passenger airbag light is coming on saying that it needs attention. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 63800 | ||
| Within the past few weeks i have noticed a strong smell of gas outside my car. the smell is very strong right after making a trip, even short trips, and still has strong smell when car hasn't been used. others have noticed the gas smell when approching my car while it is running and after i stop the car! there is nothing leaking out from under my car or around the motor that i can see. it is beginning to have smell in my car now, and makes me very nervous to drive it cause i don't know what is causing this and if it will catch fire!!! something needs to be done about this serious issue!! | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Gas fumes were smelled by my daughters passengers as they carpooled to college. when parked, i smelled gas fumes coming from the vehicle for up to 5 hours. my daughter could not use vehicle for fear of fire incident. i reported a severe decline in fuel economy for this vehicle, months ago. prior to bringing the vehicle to my mechanic, i checked with the dealer for a recall on this model year, who reported no recall . on thursday september 27th, 2012 mechanic discovered fuel leak from the fuel/propulsion system. i purchased a new fuel pump and filter and it was replaced. fuel efficiency still severely deficient. | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 52500 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 chevy cobalt that we smelled gas fumes coming from back seat and at rear of vehicle, after inspecting vehicle found gas leak from top of gas tank from where the fuel pump goes into the tank, there is recall notices for 06,07,09 and so forth for texas but not for the 2008 in texas and i think it should be united states wide as this is could cause a major fire and kill innocent people in all states not just the ones with hot weather, as it is the vehicle is at dealer now for recall on power steering defect and checking on gas leak to see if it is coming from top of gas tank. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 67839 | 1 | |
| An heavy smell of fuel caused me to take this car to a mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was leaking when the car was running. he replaced the pump and fuel lines. i understand there is a recall on these cars for model year 2007 and 2008. i called gm and was told the recall is vin specific :( this model year should be included in this recall! *tr | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 1 | ||
| Purchased the car from don carlson hyundai in tulsa, oklahoma on the evening of 19 september 2012 and drove it to our home in edmond, oklahoma, and by the time we got home there was a strong fuel smell. the dealer had just told us that the car had just had the windshield replaced, so we just chalked it up to the curing of the adhesives they used installing the windshield, but it is now the 28th of september 2012, the odor is getting stronger, and the car is becoming more and more difficult to start. you have to let it crank and crank before it will finally start, almost like it is flooded as back in the old days of carbs. this does not seem to be an isolated problem with all the problems being reported on various sites and it seems to be one that i would deem as an extreme safety issue with it relating to gasoline and gasoline fumes. with our car, i have looked under it and have seen no signs of puddling, which concerns me of where it might be collecting. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 63800 | ||
| Within the past few weeks i have noticed a strong smell of gas outside my car. the smell is very strong right after making a trip, even short trips, and still has strong smell when car hasn't been used. others have noticed the gas smell when approching my car while it is running and after i stop the car! there is nothing leaking out from under my car or around the motor that i can see. it is beginning to have smell in my car now, and makes me very nervous to drive it cause i don't know what is causing this and if it will catch fire!!! something needs to be done about this serious issue!! | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Gas fumes were smelled by my daughters passengers as they carpooled to college. when parked, i smelled gas fumes coming from the vehicle for up to 5 hours. my daughter could not use vehicle for fear of fire incident. i reported a severe decline in fuel economy for this vehicle, months ago. prior to bringing the vehicle to my mechanic, i checked with the dealer for a recall on this model year, who reported no recall . on thursday september 27th, 2012 mechanic discovered fuel leak from the fuel/propulsion system. i purchased a new fuel pump and filter and it was replaced. fuel efficiency still severely deficient. | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 52500 | ||
| I have a 2008 chev cobalt that we smelled gas fumes coming from back seat and at rear of vehicle, after inspecting vehicle found gas leak from top of gas tank from where the fuel pump goes into the tank, there is recall notices for 06,07,09 and so forth for texas but not for the 2008 in texas and i think it should be united states wide as this is could cause a major fire and kill innocent people in all states not just the ones with hot weather, as it is the vehicle is at dealer now for recall on pwer steering defect and checking on gas leak to see if it is coming from top of gas tank | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 67839 | ||
| An heavy smell of fuel caused me to take this car to a mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was leaking when the car was running. he replaced the pump and fuel lines. i understand there is a recall on these cars for model year 2007 and 2008. i called gm and was told the recall is vin specific :( this model year should be included in this recall! | |||
| 09/19/2012 | |||
| Purchased the car from don carlson hyundai in tulsa, oklahoma on the evening of 19 september 2012 and drove it to our home in edmond, oklahoma, and by the time we got home there was a strong fule smell. the dealer had just told us that the car had just had the windshield replaced, so we just chalked it up to the curing of the adhesives they used installing the windshield, but it is now the 28th of september 2012, the odor is getting stronger, and the car is becoming more and more difficult to start. you have to let it crank and crank before it will finally start, almost like it is flooded as back in the old days of carbs. this does not seem to be an isolated problem with all the problems being reported on various sites and it seems to be one that i would deem as an extreme safety issue with it relating to gasoline and gasoline fumes. with our car, i have looked under it and have seen no signs of puddling, which concerns me of where it might be collecting. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the contact smelled an abnormal gasoline odor. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed, similar to the failure described in nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 50,000. kmj | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 52500 | ||
| I have a 2008 chev cobalt that we smelled gas fumes coming from back seat and at rear of vehicle, after inspecting vehicle found gas leak from top of gas tank from where the fuel pump goes into the tank, there is recall notices for 06,07,09 and so forth for texas but not for the 2008 in texas and i think it should be united states wide as this is could cause a major fire and kill innocent people in all states not just the ones with hot weather, as it is the vehicle is at dealer now for recall on pwer steering defect and checking on gas leak to see if it is coming from top of gas tank | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 67839 | ||
| An heavy smell of fuel caused me to take this car to a mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was leaking when the car was running. he replaced the pump and fuel lines. i understand there is a recall on these cars for model year 2007 and 2008. i called gm and was told the recall is vin specific :( this model year should be included in this recall! | |||
| 09/19/2012 | |||
| Purchased the car from don carlson hyundai in tulsa, oklahoma on the evening of 19 september 2012 and drove it to our home in edmond, oklahoma, and by the time we got home there was a strong fule smell. the dealer had just told us that the car had just had the windshield replaced, so we just chalked it up to the curing of the adhesives they used installing the windshield, but it is now the 28th of september 2012, the odor is getting stronger, and the car is becoming more and more difficult to start. you have to let it crank and crank before it will finally start, almost like it is flooded as back in the old days of carbs. this does not seem to be an isolated problem with all the problems being reported on various sites and it seems to be one that i would deem as an extreme safety issue with it relating to gasoline and gasoline fumes. with our car, i have looked under it and have seen no signs of puddling, which concerns me of where it might be collecting. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the contact smelled an abnormal gasoline odor. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed, similar to the failure described in nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 50,000. kmj | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 52500 | ||
| I have a 2008 chev cobalt that we smelled gas fumes coming from back seat and at rear of vehicle, after inspecting vehicle found gas leak from top of gas tank from where the fuel pump goes into the tank, there is recall notices for 06,07,09 and so forth for texas but not for the 2008 in texas and i think it should be united states wide as this is could cause a major fire and kill innocent people in all states not just the ones with hot weather, as it is the vehicle is at dealer now for recall on pwer steering defect and checking on gas leak to see if it is coming from top of gas tank | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 67839 | ||
| An heavy smell of fuel caused me to take this car to a mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was leaking when the car was running. he replaced the pump and fuel lines. i understand there is a recall on these cars for model year 2007 and 2008. i called gm and was told the recall is vin specific :( this model year should be included in this recall! | |||
| 09/19/2012 | |||
| Purchased the car from don carlson hyundai in tulsa, oklahoma on the evening of 19 september 2012 and drove it to our home in edmond, oklahoma, and by the time we got home there was a strong fule smell. the dealer had just told us that the car had just had the windshield replaced, so we just chalked it up to the curing of the adhesives they used installing the windshield, but it is now the 28th of september 2012, the odor is getting stronger, and the car is becoming more and more difficult to start. you have to let it crank and crank before it will finally start, almost like it is flooded as back in the old days of carbs. this does not seem to be an isolated problem with all the problems being reported on various sites and it seems to be one that i would deem as an extreme safety issue with it relating to gasoline and gasoline fumes. with our car, i have looked under it and have seen no signs of puddling, which concerns me of where it might be collecting. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while traveling 35 mph the driver smelled gasoline. the vehicle was driven to the driver's destination. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed similar to nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 50,000. mh | |||
| 09/02/2012 | 95000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled from the fuel tank erroneously. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 95,000. | |||
| 09/02/2012 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled from the fuel tank erroneously. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 95,000. kmj | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 54000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. when parked, the contact would also smell an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer who stated the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the service warranty expired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. when parked, the contact would also smell an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer who stated the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the service warranty expired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. kmj | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| The car had small smell of gas come from the ac vents ,but when i got out of the car the smell got stronger so i looked around the vehicle to see where it came from,yet there was no sign of the leak but later that day i saw a small spot of water near the back of the car at first but it was too far back to be water at first so i checked where this leak came from and that's when i saw it coming from the fuel tank and already its been almost three weeks and became worst and the car may explode. ## vin passed ## chevrolet cobalt 2008 ## *tr | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. when parked, the contact would also smell an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer who stated the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the service warranty expired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. kmj | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| The car had small smell of gas come from the ac vents ,but when i got out of the car the smell got stronger so i looked around the vehicle to see where it came from,yet there was no sign of the leak but later that day i saw a small spot of water near the back of the car at first but it was too far back to be water at first so i checked where this leak came from and that's when i saw it coming from the fuel tank and already its been almost three weeks and became worst and the car may explode. ## vin passed ## chevrolet cobalt 2008 ## *tr | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 89300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. the failure mileage was 89,300. | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. when parked, the contact would also smell an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer who stated the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the service warranty expired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. js | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| The car had small smell of gas come from the ac vents ,but when i got out of the car the smell got stronger so i looked around the vehicle to see where it came from,yet there was no sign of the leak but later that day i saw a small spot of water near the back of the car at first but it was too far back to be water at first so i checked where this leak came from and that's when i saw it coming from the fuel tank and already its been almost three weeks and became worst and the car may explode. ## vin passed ## chevrolet cobalt 2008 ## *tr | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 89300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. the failure mileage was 89,300. | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 89300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. the failure mileage was 89,300. pmb | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 89300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. the contact did not take the vehicle to a local mechanic or a dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 89,300. jo | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| My fuel pump was leaking causing severe fuel loss while driving. i understand that there was a campaign (226b) that corrected this defect. the dealer told me my vehicle had the corrected fuel pump. apparently the corrected fuel pump did not address the issue entirely. i am out $854.16 for something that there is an open campaign against. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 104000 | ||
| My fuel pump was leaking causing severe fuel loss while driving. i understand that there was a campaign (226b) that corrected this defect. the dealer told me my vehicle had the corrected fuel pump. apparently the corrected fuel pump did not address the issue entirely. i am out $854.16 for something that there is an open campaign against. | |||
| 07/30/2012 | 106900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while parked, the contact noticed a fuel smell. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics who stated that the fuel module was leaking and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,900. | |||
| 07/30/2012 | 106900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while parked, the contact noticed a fuel smell. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics who stated that the fuel module was leaking and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,900. kmj | |||
| 02/04/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking. the smell had become overpowering from inside of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to have a routine oil change performed but was denied because of the offensively overpowering odor. the contact was told that the vehicle possible exhibited a crack in the fuel pump. the contact was very concerned that the smell would become permanent. the dealer was notified who stated that before the vehicle could be brought to the dealer for a diagnosis, they would have to first perform further research for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. kmj | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 21600 | 1 | |
| Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. there is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. this defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall. *tr | |||
| 07/30/2012 | 106900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while parked, the contact noticed a fuel smell. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics who stated that the fuel module was leaking and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,900. kmj | |||
| 02/04/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking. the smell had become overpowering from inside of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to have a routine oil change performed but was denied because of the offensively overpowering odor. the contact was told that the vehicle possible exhibited a crack in the fuel pump. the contact was very concerned that the smell would become permanent. the dealer was notified who stated that before the vehicle could be brought to the dealer for a diagnosis, they would have to first perform further research for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. kmj | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 21600 | 1 | |
| Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. there is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. this defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall. *tr | |||
| 07/30/2012 | 106900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while parked the contact noticed a fuel smell. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the fuel module was leaking and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,900. da | |||
| 02/04/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking. the smell had become overpowering from inside of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to have a routine oil change performed but was denied because of the offensively overpowering odor. the contact was told that the vehicle possible exhibited a crack in the fuel pump. the contact was very concerned that the smell would become permanent. the dealer was notified who stated that before the vehicle could be brought to the dealer for a diagnosis, they would have to first perform further research for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. kmj | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 21600 | 1 | |
| Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. there is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. this defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel gas was leaking and causing the smelling of the gas emitted inside the vehicle. when the vehicle was getting the oil changed was an issued because it was a safety hazard the gas smell was too strong and dangerous. the contact was told that the vehicle was with possible crack in the fuel pump. the contact was very concerned that the gas smell was there at all the time. the dealer was notified who stated that before the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosed they were going to do some research for the failure and offered no other assistance. the dealer manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. lg | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 21600 | ||
| Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. there is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. this defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall. | |||
| 02/04/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel gas was leaking and causing the smelling of the gas emitted inside the vehicle. when the vehicle was getting the oil changed was an issued because it was a safety hazard the gas smell was too strong and dangerous. the contact was told that the vehicle was with possible crack in the fuel pump. the contact was very concerned that the gas smell was there at all the time. the dealer was notified who stated that before the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosed they were going to do some research for the failure and offered no other assistance. the dealer manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. lg | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 21600 | ||
| Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. there is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. this defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall. | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted from the rear seats. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was unknown. pmb | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 21600 | ||
| Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. there is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. this defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall. | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated he smell an odor of fuel coming from the back seats of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local shop where they stated that they needed to replace the fuel pump. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there wasn't no recalls. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was not available.jp | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. the contact performed an inspection and was able to find out that the fuel line was cracked. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no assistance was provided. the vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileages were 61,000. | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. the contact performed an inspection and was able to find out that the fuel line was cracked. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no assistance was provided. the vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileages were 61,000. sm. | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| My complaint is in reference to a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. after going on line i noticed that there has been a problem with 2006 through the 2008 model year cobalt. i feel this is a safety hazard as the exhaust pipe passes below the fuel tank. this problem should have been fixed with the 2007 recall as i have heard there is one. what is required to have a recall for safety on the 2008 model year. this is a costly repair and the burden should be on the manufacture to correct. again this is a safety hazard and is playing with peoples lives and also allowing fumes to escape into the air. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. the contact performed an inspection and was able to find out that the fuel line was cracked. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no assistance was provided. the vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileages were 61,000. sm. | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| My complaint is in reference to a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. after going on line i noticed that there has been a problem with 2006 through the 2008 model year cobalt. i feel this is a safety hazard as the exhaust pipe passes below the fuel tank. this problem should have been fixed with the 2007 recall as i have heard there is one. what is required to have a recall for safety on the 2008 model year. this is a costly repair and the burden should be on the manufacture to correct. again this is a safety hazard and is playing with peoples lives and also allowing fumes to escape into the air. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there were gas fumes inside the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to dealer or repair shop for inspection, or repair. the contact performed the inspection and was able to see the fuel line was cracked. the manufacturer was made aware; however no assistance was provided. the vin was unavailable.the current and failure mileage was 61,000.yn | |||
| 07/02/2012 | |||
| My complaint is in reference to a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. after going on line i noticed that there has been a problem with 2006 thorugh the 2008 model year colbalt. i feel this is a safety hazard as the exhaust pipe passes below the fuel tank. this problem should have been fixed with the 2007 recall as i have heard there is one. what is required to have a recall for safety on the 2008 model year. this is a costly repair and the burden should be on the manufracture to correct. again this is a safety hazard and is playing with peoples lives and also allowing fumes to escape into the air. | |||
| 02/10/2012 | 68000 | ||
| 2008 cobalt now with 70k miles has strong gasoline odor and when at idle leaks excessive amount of fuel.i have a newborn baby and a 1yr old toddler and with a problem that severe i can't even drive this car and feel safe.i also did research online about this problem and there are many chevy cobalts with fuel problems.this is a huge safety issue and would like to see a recall for 2008 not only 2006-2007 cobalts | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Late 2011 my car starting having issues with the rpms going up and down while i was driving at a steady pace. by dec 2011 my car smelled like it had a small fuel leak; one that i could only smell while my car was idling. since february 2012 the smell of gasoline has gone from a faint smell while idling to an almost unbearable smell that i can smell even doing 70+ mph on the freeway. with the fuel lines not allowing enough fuel to be pumped into my engine it also does not like to start if it has been sitting for more than a few hours. i have to turn the key let the engine turn over a few times, let it sit, then attempt to start it up again. chevy has had this problem with their cobalt's since they have started making them it seems. they have not fixed the problem with the 2008's they have just chosen to ignore that our cars have this issue as well. when i call the dealership they tell me that the 2008 models do not have the issue that the earlier models had, but they are more than happy to diagnose the problem for me at a cost of $150 and they can fix it at double the price anywhere else because they are a dealership. no thank you! i will not pay chevy to fix a problem that they have caused and refuse to fix. i do know that i will not be buying another chevy once i am able to get rid of this car. | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Since september 2011 i have noticed a significant decrease in fuel efficiency. the fuel efficiency has gotten worse since then. i now get about 12 miles to the gallon. tires are checked and i use fuel with no ethanol. i have seen recalls on the 2007 models for the fuel pump and why not for the 2008 model? this has become a financial nightmare. i bought the car in louisiana where i live. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Late 2011 my car starting having issues with the rpms going up and down while i was driving at a steady pace. by dec 2011 my car smelled like it had a small fuel leak; one that i could only smell while my car was idling. since february 2012 the smell of gasoline has gone from a faint smell while idling to an almost unbearable smell that i can smell even doing 70+ mph on the freeway. with the fuel lines not allowing enough fuel to be pumped into my engine it also does not like to start if it has been sitting for more than a few hours. i have to turn the key let the engine turn over a few times, let it sit, then attempt to start it up again. chevy has had this problem with their cobalt's since they have started making them it seems. they have not fixed the problem with the 2008's they have just chosen to ignore that our cars have this issue as well. when i call the dealership they tell me that the 2008 models do not have the issue that the earlier models had, but they are more than happy to diagnose the problem for me at a cost of $150 and they can fix it at double the price anywhere else because they are a dealership. no thank you! i will not pay chevy to fix a problem that they have caused and refuse to fix. i do know that i will not be buying another chevy once i am able to get rid of this car. | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Since september 2011 i have noticed a significant decrease in fuel efficiency. the fuel efficiency has gotten worse since then. i now get about 12 miles to the gallon. tires are checked and i use fuel with no ethanol. i have seen recalls on the 2007 models for the fuel pump and why not for the 2008 model? this has become a financial nightmare. i bought the car in louisiana where i live. | |||