Chevrolet Cobalt Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (11% of reports).
- 107service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 37mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 12 of 107 complaints (11%)
- Steering brakes: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
- Air bags failed: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 37 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 15 an injury.
Chevrolet Cobalt service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 14 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Cobalt | 9 | 1% | 42,500 |
| 2008 Cobalt | 17 | 2% | 96,000 |
| 2007 Cobalt | 25 | 2% | 83,800 |
| 2006 Cobalt | 26 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Cobalt | 16 | 1% | 122,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the Chevrolet Cobalt. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to her parent's…
While driving the car, it will suddenly stall w the engine running but wonât react the use of the brakes, steering or gear shifter. Itâll suddenly jerk and the following lights will appear on dash :ABS, Power steering, no brake fluid warning, low fuel warning and check engine. All of the areas…
i own a 5-speed manual transmission which should roll freely while in neutral. after starting engine while on a slight incline in a parking lot, the vehicle would not roll in neutral, as if all brakes were being applied. i thought that by driving the vehicle on the road the brakes would free up…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. JEFF DRENNEN CADILLAC CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (3625 MAPLE AVE, ZANESVILLE…
"takata recall" the car cuts off as i'm driving, or slowing down, the ignition switch doesn't work too well, it also stalls, goes long periods of time where it won't start or even turn over. My power steering warning light comes nearly everytime i drive but all my fluids in the car are full, so it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Cobalts have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about service brakes for the Chevrolet Cobalt. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Cobalt service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 12 of 107 complaints, followed by “steering brakes” (7).
Other Chevrolet Cobalt problems
- Steering problems (3,890)
- Electrical System problems (1,458)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,107)
- Air Bags problems (609)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (478)
- Power Train problems (368)
- Engine problems (331)
- Suspension problems (218)
See all Chevrolet Cobalt problems.