Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints (2008)

940 consumer complaints on file.

#11436471October 12, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There is a fuel leak with dripping towards the back of the car. I noticed that there is a current NHTSA investigation into such leaks so wanted to let you know of another example.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435286October 3, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel leaking from body near left-rear wheel well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435291October 3, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line leaking in front of REAR LEFT tire. Looks to be due to rust causing the leak
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434867September 29, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, she smelled a fuel odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the origin of the odor. The contact stated the odor was coming from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure had been reoccurring and the fuel was leaking underneath the vehicle while the vehicle was running. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432603September 11, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel system has developed a small leak, for now near the left rear tire. I cannot pinpoint the exact location of the leak due to the heat shielding around the lines. My concern is the proximity of the fuel leak to the exhaust system and potential fire hazard. A dealer has not looked at my car, however I have performed maintenance on enough vehicles and aircraft to know when there is a fuel leak. There are no warning lights associated for the leak thus far, there is a tendency for the the vehicle to need to prime itself by cranking in the morning or in cold temperatures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432092September 8, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432027September 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Began smelling gas while i was driving, took to mechanic to get checked. fuel line was cracked at the fuel pump. had to replace whole assembly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431330September 1, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
gas pump repaired in recall again leaking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431103August 30, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This is additional information in regards to my first reported complaint of my fuel lines leaking. Mechanic stated my car was definitely unsafe and surprisingly my car didn't catch fire. Used a full tank of gas just driving 15 miles. Lost thar much fuel due to leak.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430426August 25, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 08 Chevy Cobalt has major fuel leak leaving puddles by left rear wheel. Very strong smell odor, losing more gas than putting in. I lost 5 gallons of gas in a 3 mile radius. Took to a repair shop and mechanic said the fuel lines are rusted from one end to the other and Chevy(GM) does not make fuel lines for a repair. At risk for car blowing up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429491August 17, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line near rear left (driver side) is leaking where held to vehicle. Noticed smell of fuel 8/16/21 then saw fresh fuel puddle 8/17. This can be inspected if need be It is a fuel leak which is very dangerous to anyone in or near the car. No one has inspected the vehicle No warning lights indicating there a problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429244August 16, 2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated before the vehicle lost power. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained normal functionality. The failure occurred a total of 4 times. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428161August 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas leaking from under left side of vehicle near left rear tire. Gas line is rusted out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426414July 26, 2021
AIR BAGS
I was driving alone paying attention in daylight and suddenly I was knocked/startled and vision blocked and I was saying out loud oh God what is going on-what is happeningy/I was trying to figure out where I was - next I heard my car crunching-and still going to where I exited right side of road and turned on drivers side and slid across 2 lane road-hitting a raiseded bed of 2b 3b gravel and turned back up on 4 wheels. The slanted hill next to a small ditch-about5 ft approximately off road. This all happened very quickly. There was no crash until after I was hit by airbag. Severely crashed passenger side windshield shattered/no airbag went off. Police and by standers assuming zi lost control and could see where I was headed. I never mentioned to police how I felt airbag went off. I knew their theory didn't match what I felt happened but after going back to scene my scenario from my memory is the only one I can verify. Not sure now what happens to vehicle now after I get my check today. I wasn't sure where to report. I did mention in text to adjuster but it is my understanding adjuster didn't get text ?? This just needed to be noted.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11421616June 21, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line rusted through above the exhaust system in front of left rear tire. Noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground and dripping. Replacing the lines myself. Seems like a safety issue to me, and should be recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420308June 9, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel Line is spraying gas out of it. These issues were up for recall in 2012 but not now..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419986June 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Puddles of fuel leaking from car. Pungent fuel smell on back seats and coming through vents. Clothes are smelling like gasoline when I step out of the car. Doesn't crank right away. 100s maybe even thousands of people have had the same problem with this car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414746May 1, 2021
STEERING
STEERING WAS GOOD AND HAD NO PROBLEMS TURNING EITHER DIRECTION AND NOW IT IS HARD STEERING AND TURN EITHER DIRECTION AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT'S TURNING FREE WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR TURNING AROUND
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414234April 28, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I NOTICED A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE LEFT SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. I'VE READ THAT THIS IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION DUE TO THE FUEL LINES LEAKING WHERE THE BLOCK THAT HOLDS THE FUEL LINES TO THE BODY OF THE CAR NEAR THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. I JUST WANT TO REPORT IT SO I CAN ADD MY CAR TO THE OPEN INVESTIGATION GOING ON CURRENTLY. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO A GM DEALER TO HAVE REPAIRED AS IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD START A FIRE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414081April 27, 2021
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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