Chevrolet Cobalt SS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 294 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, across 3 model years (2008–2010). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (190). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Chevrolet Cobalt SS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cobalt SS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Cobalt SS: 190 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Cobalt SS: 95 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Cobalt SS: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 199 | 3 | 5 |
| Parking Brake | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2009: service brakes, hydraulic (133)
- 2008: service brakes, hydraulic (64)
All Chevrolet Cobalt SS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt SS | 9 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Cobalt SS | 190 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2008 Cobalt SS | 95 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Cobalt SS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (190), 2008 (95), 2010 (9). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Cobalt SS?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 199 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cobalt SS have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.