Engine dies when accellorator pushed, strong gas smell

Asked by Guru65XBH Mar 12, 2020 at 11:38 AM about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

08 Chevy Cobalt battery won't stay
charged, a very strong gas smell, car
dies when gas pedal

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munron answered 4 years ago

As well as what I suggested in my other post have the battery load tested. Sounds like there might be several things wrong.

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