2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system, gasoline problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel on the passenger’s side in front of the rear tire. The contact stated that the fuel odor was also inside the cabin of the vehicle while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact…”
filed Aug 30, 2022
“The contact's sister owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or being driven, there was a fuel odor detected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with Code: P2270. Additionally, there was a leak in the fuel pump. The vehicle was…”
filed Mar 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the…Campaign 12V459000 · Sep 19, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 36 | 5% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 150 | 10% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 215 | 9% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 16 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.