Why does my Chevy Cobalt smell like gas?

Chevy cobalt smells like gas… Chevy cobalt smells like gas inside and out but no gas leaks are present in driveway or anywhere.

Is there a gas leak in the cobalt?

Lately at the dealership we have seen another rash of problems on the Chevorlet Cobalt and Saturn Ion vehicles. 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.

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.

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.

Chevy cobalt smells like gas… Chevy cobalt smells like gas inside and out but no gas leaks are present in driveway or anywhere.

Are there fuel leaks in older Chevy Cobalts?

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. DETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints of fuel leaks in older Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and HHR wagons. The probe covers more than 614,000 Cobalts from the 2008 to 2010 model years and HHRs from 2008 and 2009.

What to do if you smell a gas leak in your car?

GM said in a statement that it’s cooperating in the investigation. The company said owners who see a leak or smell gas should contact a Chevrolet dealership.

Why does my car smell like a gas leak?

Any leaks in an exhaust system can smell like a gas leak, especially if the leak is before the catalytic converter. Note: Some mufflers have vents at the bottom to allow moisture to drain; don’t confuse this drain with an exhaust leak that needs fixing.

Why does my car smell like carbon monoxide?

If the oil cap is left off by accident, not only would the smell be unpleasant, but the fumes would be toxic and could literally kill you if the carbon monoxide levels got too high. And the mess a missing cap causes is very difficult to clean up without an engine degreaser.

How long does it take to diagnose gas smell in car?

It’s a very easy diagnosis, taking about 15 seconds, to determine if this could possibly be the source of your fuel smell. Here’s what to check;