2005 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system, gasoline problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after fuel was placed in the vehicle and it was parked in the garage, the contact smelled fuel outside of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that a crack was present in the fuel tank. The fuel tank was replaced and the…”
filed Jul 14, 2014
“I purchase my vehicle brand new in 2005 and had continual problems with the car shutting off while driving ever since. I had this car at the dealer for annual maintenance as well as for the car shutting off while driving. I had the cart in the shop monthly for them to evaluate until they said there…”
filed May 16, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 150 | 10% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 215 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.