2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cobalt SS years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. That is the most of any Cobalt SS model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (133 complaints, 70%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 190owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 133 | 70% | 10,000 | “rear brakes” (53%) | — |
| Parking Brake | 18 | 9% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 7% | 31,050 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 4% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 3% | 14,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2% | 5,467 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 10,030 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 42,350 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 13,578 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Line Leak (PE20011) — opened Jul 5, 2020, closed Aug 17, 2023.
- Electric Power Steering Failure (PE10005) — opened Jan 27, 2010, closed Jul 19, 2010, led to recall 10V073000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving the other day and noticed that one of my back brakes was sticking and so i took a look at it and fluid level was fine and there was no air in the brake line. I feel the cause of this is bad calipers and some others i have talked had the same issue.
Fuel line rusts through causing fuel to leak out next to exhaust pipe. Happens to evap line as well. Poor design in the heat shielding traps moisture which rusts through the line. Fuel leaks out when the car is running, parked, moving or not. Rear brake caliper sticks out from using the parking…
Fuel lines under the car, driver side rear started leaking fuel. The lines were rusted through and fuel leaked past the exhaust system where a potential car fire could have happened if not noticed right away. The vehicle was parked in the garage and off when i noticed the strong scent of gas and…
Connector feeding power to the a/c-heater blower melted; caused a crackling sound, a smell, and the fan to stop working. The connector melted together. To get a picture of the pin that failed required me to break the connector. Power was present on the brown wire as soon as the ignition is on - the…
Leaking fuel lines above exhaust. Where the fuel line comes down out of the tank and runs forward, there is a holder that was wearing on the fuel line and caused a hole and a leak.
Other Chevrolet Cobalt SS years
← 2008 Cobalt SS · 2010 Cobalt SS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt SS | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 190 | 0 |
| 2008 Cobalt SS | 95 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, parking brake, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 133 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cobalt SS model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.