Fuel leak in the 09 cobalt SS
12-04-2018, 11:44 AM
#1
Fuel leak in the 09 cobalt SS
How many of you have experienced the fuel leak? What did your dealers/ shops quote you?
They are replacing my return and feed line today for $800. Sad to spend that much money but I dont trust my own work when it comes to something that could set my car ablaze, especially transporting my 1 and 3 year old to daycare in.
They are replacing my return and feed line today for $800. Sad to spend that much money but I dont trust my own work when it comes to something that could set my car ablaze, especially transporting my 1 and 3 year old to daycare in.
12-04-2018, 11:59 AM
#2
I did it myself for less than $100. I used the nylon lines and spliced into the metal lines by the firewall. No leaks and I drove a lot of mileage (6k) on them in 2 months before the clutch hydraulics went on mine.
12-04-2018, 12:25 PM
#3
Senior Member
You did verify its the lines and not the pump right? But otherwise that price for a line set from pump to fuel rail sounds about right. It would be pretty close to what I would quote a cust.
12-04-2018, 12:29 PM
#4
pretty sure its the lines. I am seeing the same trending dripping from the fuel line retainer clip on driver side before rear tire. google search showed me photos of the exact same thing I was seeing, wet on the retainer clip and a small puddle just below smelling of gas.
I sure hope when I brought the car to the service department to inspect, they would know if it were the lines or the pump..
I sure hope when I brought the car to the service department to inspect, they would know if it were the lines or the pump..
12-05-2018, 11:03 AM
#5
well turns out I got lucky and my facebook post jokingly mentioning having to return my wifes presents to pay the $800 fuel line repair bill at Porter Chevrolet got the attention of a friend who has family that works at that service department. She got my bill lowered to $470ish. Very greatful for that.
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12-05-2018, 11:55 AM
#6
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Nice, damn good deal then.
12-09-2018, 02:04 PM
#9
Unfortunately, the fuel lines rusting through and leaking in the driver side rear wheel well area seems to be a common issue on these vehicles in the Northeast/Midwest. I started a thread on how to report the issue to NHTSA in order to get a recall, since it’s a significant safety issue.
Here is the link to the thread:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/prob...-leaks-327044/
If enough owners file reports, NHTSA will require GM to issue a recall. At that point they’ll need to replace the lines free of charge and offer full reimbursement for those that paid out of pocket for the repair.
Here is the link to the thread:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/prob...-leaks-327044/
If enough owners file reports, NHTSA will require GM to issue a recall. At that point they’ll need to replace the lines free of charge and offer full reimbursement for those that paid out of pocket for the repair.
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jdoginc (05-29-2021)
12-11-2018, 02:54 PM
#10
Unfortunately, the fuel lines rusting through and leaking in the driver side rear wheel well area seems to be a common issue on these vehicles in the Northeast/Midwest. I started a thread on how to report the issue to NHTSA in order to get a recall, since it’s a significant safety issue.
Here is the link to the thread:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/prob...-leaks-327044/
If enough owners file reports, NHTSA will require GM to issue a recall. At that point they’ll need to replace the lines free of charge and offer full reimbursement for those that paid out of pocket for the repair.
Here is the link to the thread:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/prob...-leaks-327044/
If enough owners file reports, NHTSA will require GM to issue a recall. At that point they’ll need to replace the lines free of charge and offer full reimbursement for those that paid out of pocket for the repair.
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