2010 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 8, 2024OHFireFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I found out about the recall on the 2007-2009 on the corrosion of the gas lines on drivers side rear wheel when i took my car to a chevy dealer and they said its the same thing thats happening to my car.and that they only did the recall on 2007-2009 colbalt models .the last colbalt's made was the 2010 models.why didnt they recall them also.i took it to another chevy dealer in amelia and they said the same thing.this needs to be recalled asap.its a safety related defect from…

   NHTSA complaint #11600169 · source
2. Filed Jan 8, 2024107,000 miOHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the fuel line. The manufacturer was contacted and offered help with a new vehicle. The contract stated that…

   NHTSA complaint #11564088 · source
3. Filed Sep 6, 2023OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   You need to reopen the case. Due to the fact that gm or who made the cobalt's, failed to tell you that they put heat coil tape around the gas lines right where it rusted and gas leaks. When there coil tape gets wet with salt water from the snow, its there heat coil wrap that traps and keeps the salt water in side the coil wrap thats traped to the gas line.i can prove it.i have the heat coil wrap from my car.its there fault not the weather conditions.period.willing to take to…

   NHTSA complaint #11542813 · source
4. Filed Aug 9, 2023PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was a fuel leak due to corrosion in the polymer blocks that attached the fuel lines. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE20011 (Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint #11537338 · source
5. Filed May 16, 2023NJEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My car had a fuel pump go, then within MONTHS, another. We then dealt with the SAME problem symptomatically, and was told it was the fuel pump sensor. Within the last few weeks, I am having all the same issues-including the car intermittently not starting, gasoline leaking from the vehicle, both noticably missing from the gauge (i.e 1/8 tank less than night prior), odor of gas in the car, stalling out while driving and trying to start it, but also now dripping gas from the…

   NHTSA complaint #11522342 · source
6. Filed Feb 7, 2023111,000 miMITowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over on the side of the road. The contact checked under the vehicle and notice that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel line was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11506098 · source
7. Filed Jan 9, 202359,980 miMIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start as needed, and the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. After parking the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle had exhibited the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11500774 · source
8. Filed Nov 25, 2022ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel lines are both leaking on the driver-side of the car, about halfway back along the length of the vehicle. I've sent it in for repairs, but I know I'm not the only one with this issue. The car has been driven gently and only has 52,000 miles on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11494898 · source
9. Filed Nov 10, 2022OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The fuel line was leaking gasoline. It put the safety of the driver and other cars on the road as the car was leaking gasoline as it drove on the highway and city streets. The problem was confirmed by a service center and the fuel lines were replaced. No inspection by manufacturer, police etc. No warnings at all, car was starting rough and/or not starting at all.

   NHTSA complaint #11493130 · source
10. Filed Sep 12, 2022MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    There seems to be a fuel leak on the driver's side rear tire line. Was told that it was very common for my vehicle to have this and that there is no fix for it.

    NHTSA complaint #11484100 · source
11. Filed Aug 27, 2022NHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    There was a very strong gas odor in the car, then noticed a puddle of gas on the ground at driver's side rear door and tire area. No warning lamps in dashboard went on. Chevy dealer service department confirmed gas line leak due to corrosion and replaced entire feed and vapor lines and filter. Charge for repair was about $1200.00.

    NHTSA complaint #11481546 · source
12. Filed Jun 30, 2022MIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel leak on the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact called an unknown local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…

    NHTSA complaint #11471832 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology