2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 261about this part
- Share
- 37%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,454miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 261 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 37% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,454 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Interior of car started to fill up with gasoline fumes,while on the road.I had to open all the windows and sunroof.I got off parkway and inspected car for gas leaks.there were none so I took local roads home.by the time I got home I was lightheaded .the chevy dealership told me all my fuel lines were rotted out and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11258203, filed 2019-09, 4 miles“Car started to have a fuel smell after turning off the vehicle and exiting the car to the driver side rear wheel. The smell would only happen when exiting. After looking under, I noticed a small puddle of fuel on the ground, and after further inspection, I found that the fuel lines have a leak around the clip holding the fuel lines onto frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11103439, filed 2018-06, 87,900 miles“My car fuel pump modulator problem. That has been on recall. But not for my vehicle. I do not know the history of what stat it origionally was bought in. But I think if those cars have recall why shouldnt mine? It now leaks gas under gas tank and when I tried to start it gives me hard time. It started 7/2019. Makes car bog down when accelerating. Does it sitting and when moving”
NHTSA complaint #11231598, filed 2019-07, 83,500 miles“So, I open the switch of the car and when I see was a big leak of gas on the floor and I double check and it was gasoline I scared and don't move the car. I check on line and they said the Cobalt 2009 has a recall for this problem 12v459000 fuel system and I call the dealer and said my car not covered for recall. Is very dangerus can get fire and involved lives.”
NHTSA complaint #11109646, filed 2018-07, 51,100 miles“The first time I smelled gas and found the gas line leaking from a bracket holding the gas lines was about 2 years ago (2018), cost $100 dollars to get fixed. Now there is another gas leak farther back near the gas tank coming from another bracket. I have never had another vehicle give this many problems with gas line leaks. I drive the car almost every day, it rarely sits for more than 2 days in a row”
NHTSA complaint #11377589, filed 2020-12, 137,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V459000Sep 19, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona…Covers: Chevrolet Cobalt 2007–2009, Pontiac G5 2007–2009, Torrent 2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10218873Aug 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
206 complaintsElectrical system
151 complaintsAir bags
72 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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