Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >Chevrolet
  3. >Cobalt
  4. >2005
  5. >Fuel System

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 14 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
1137
Electrical
180
Engine
58
Other
54
Powertrain
53
Suspension
37
Airbags
28
Structure
22
Brakes
21
Latches & Locks
15
Fuel System
14
Lights
12
Speed Control
10
Visibility
3
Tires
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 8, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VISIBLE FUEL LEAK ...
Jan 12, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GASOLINE ODOR BEIN...
Dec 2, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER FUEL WAS PLACED IN THE ...
May 1, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEI BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN FEBRUARY 2005. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN VERY DILIGENT IN MAINTAINING AND CARIN...
Jan 17, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHI...
Dec 17, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERI AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 CHEVY COBALT LS. MY MAJOR PROBLEM (THERE OF COURSE ARE OTHER SMALL ONES) W...
Sep 9, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2005 CHEVY COBALT-STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, UPON BRAKING, STOPPING OR BACKING, CAR WILL GO DEAD AND SO...
Mar 19, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEA HOSE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE EVAP CANISTER, CAME OFF ALLOWING EXPLOSIVE GASOLINE VAPORS TO ENTER...
Mar 18, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LINE LEAK IN ...
Aug 1, 2008FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMASSIVE FUEL PUMP LEAK IN 2 AREAS. *TR
Mar 16, 2006FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,STEERINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES DUE TO INTERMITTENT POWER...
Aug 8, 2005FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDT: CONSUMER HAS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. SHE WAS ON VACATION WHEN SOMETHING STRUCK HER GAS TANK. ...
Mar 23, 2005FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE DRIVING HOME A 2005 CHEVY COBALT, WE RAN OVER A SMALL ROCK THAT HAD FALLEN FROM A TRUCK IN FRO...
Dec 18, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VISIBILITYI PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE NOT REGISTERING FULL WHE...

Explore More

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Full Report→All Chevrolet Models→