2009 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system, gasoline problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair; however, the mechanic found a fuel leak and an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted; however, the auto theft warning light illuminated, and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was able to drive the vehicle…”
filed Apr 25, 2024
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% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 150 | 10% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 215 | 9% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 16 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.