2005 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel/propulsion system problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a fuel leak by the left rear tire possibly a corroded fuel line. I smelled gas for two days. The leak was by the exhaust. My children and I could of been killed.”
filed Jun 25, 2021
“My 05 chevy cobalt started leaking fuel from the right passenger side next to the fuel tank. I have read online of recalls on the 08 cobalts for the same issue.”
filed Oct 11, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 101 | 18% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 226 | 32% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 202 | 24% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 283 | 18% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 255 | 11% |
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.