Chevrolet Cobalt SS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 285 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Cobalt SS (model years 2008–2010). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (197 complaints), followed by parking brake (23 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (190), 2008 (95) and 2010 (9). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (9).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Cobalt SS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 197 | 2 of 3 | |
| Parking brake | 23 | 2 of 3 | |
| Service brakes | 20 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | 2 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 12 | 2 of 3 |
Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.