Is there a gas leak in my Chevy Cobalt?

These are basically the same car, just different nameplates. What the customers are complaining about is a fuel leak at the fuel tank area, or a strong smell of gasoline coming from under the car. The problem they are experiencing is a common issue on some of these vehicles.

Is there a recall on the Chevy Cobalt?

Luckily, General Motors knows about this issue and has come out with a product safety recall to correct this problem. An entire new design fuel pump module assembly will be installed free of charge to the customer. This new design has been corrected and will not leak any fuel.

Where is the gas pump located on a cobalt?

The problem they are experiencing is a common issue on some of these vehicles. The fuel pump on these cars is located inside the gas tank. and is sealed with a large rubber gasket and a locking ring to hold it in place.

When to replace fuel pump module in Chevy Cobalt?

To replace the fuel pump module is a bit involved, but not an entirely hard job. The fuel tank has to be removed from the car to access the fuel pump area and replace it. This is best done when the tank is at or near empty.

Where is the fuel line in my Chevy Cobalt?

I walked into the garage the other day and noticed that my garage smelled like fuel really bad, I go to look and there was a small fuel leak (puddle the size of a quarter) after letting it sit for a bit the leaking stops. It’s just a section about 3 inches long that looks wet from the fuel. The location is just a bit past the driver side door.

What to do if your fuel line is leaking?

Very easy fix if it is just a fuel line. The last page is what I was referring to, but info can be found throughout the thread if needed. My 06 began to smell like fuel while parked. Roadside towed it to the dealer and it was repaired today. Fuel module was replaced and car will be ready tomorrow.

Why does my Chevy Cobalt smell like fuel?

My 06 began to smell like fuel while parked. Roadside towed it to the dealer and it was repaired today. Fuel module was replaced and car will be ready tomorrow. It is covered indefinitely and regardless of location. The reference to use is #12191 and it supercedes the previous recalls.

What should I do if I smell gas in my cobalt?

If you have a Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Ion, or Pontiac G5…you may want to check with your local GM dealership to see if your vehicle is covered or needs this repair done. If you’ve noticed fuel on the ground or smell gasoline, get it taken care of as soon as possible! Below are a couple pictures of a job that was just done today on a Saturn Ion.

What kind of car smells like gasoline inside?

2009 Chevy cobalt- strong smell of gasoline & when it has sat all day at work or overnight I went to start it & it didn’t catch the 1st time. I then … read more We have a 05 Chev Cobalt and the fuel tank is full but the gage registers an 1/8 of a tank.