1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,813 miles

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problem #9

Nov 122021

Cobalt

  • 85,933 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that his son called and stated he detected an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The driver looked around the vehicle and noticed liquid emerging near the driver-€™s side rear tire. The driver stated that the vehicle was hard to start. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the fuel lines were rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where two sections of rusted fuel lines were replaced. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,933.

- Lake Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #8

Jul 012020

Cobalt

  • 105,999 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at turner Chevrolet (1251 paxton St, harrisburg, pa 17104 (717) 234-4444) for state inspection, the mechanic discovered that the fuel lines were corroded. The contact was informed that the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,999.

- Middletown, PA, USA

problem #7

Sep 012020

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • miles
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to leaking fuel line.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #6

Mar 152020

Cobalt

  • 173,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel line rusted. The contact stated that it was a known issue which the manufacturer failed to correct. The contact stated that family members who owned similar Chevrolet Cobalt experienced the same failure. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer should have coated the fuel lines as they did with brake lines, to avoid rusting. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.

- Colver, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 192020

Cobalt

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a pool of gasoline underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to feldman Chevrolet of highland located at 3372 highland rd, highland, mi 48357, where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded and caused the fuel leak. The fuel lines were replaced and the issue was resolved. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Hartland, MI, USA

problem #4

Oct 302019

Cobalt

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel near the driver's side rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to bale Chevrolet (13101 chenal pkwy, little rock, ar 72211), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rubber cupping by the fuel line connection was corroded, and that the fuel line needed to be replaced. Additionally, the metal fuel frame and the polymer block next to the exhaust pipe and muffler were also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #3

Dec 012019

Cobalt

  • 115,381 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at tire repair shop, the contact was informed of a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed the fuel lines were rusted and leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed of a transmission fluid leak. The fuel lines and transmission fluid lines were also replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,381.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #2

Dec 172019

Cobalt

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspection, he became aware that the fuel lines were leaking due to severe rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

- Fleming, OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 192018

Cobalt

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor. Upon inspection, it was noticed that the fuel line experienced severe corrosion and caused the vehicle to experience a fuel leak. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

- Elizabeth, PA, USA