2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2 years after I had the Chevrolet dealer fix the first air bag light issue it has come on again. I did report it to GM and the dealer however I was told that if the air bag light and dic stated service air bag comes on then goes away that the system did a self check and took care of the problem. I was also informed should it come on again to bring it back in. With the recalls going on now and my year of car is not is this recall really??? …”
NHTSA complaint #10573016, filed 2014-03, 51,000 miles“Fuel pump harness caught fire. Contacted GM about 2012 recall that I was not notified about. Explained to GM that the mechanic that worked on the cobalt said fuel harness caught fire do to too much power at start up. And explained to GM that when I put the key in the ignition to start the car the wheel would lock. Gmwas very rude all the said was take other keys off ring and would not fix at the time the ignition. And wouldn't reimburse the cost of the fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10579304, filed 2014-04, 98,000 miles“Upon start of the vehicle the service airbag warning is illuminated. The airbag readiness light stays on. If I wiggle the wires underneath the warning goes away temporarily. Also if a passenger sits in the passenger seat it would indicate an airbag sensor and the indicator would show it being off although a passenger is in the seat. I took it to the Chevrolet dealer who pulled my VIN and indicated no recall on my vehicle VIN, but knowing other 2008 Chevrolet cobalts are having similar issues is my concern even if my VIN shows no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10725525, filed 2015-06, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the coolant and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 10/30/14 updated 7/9/2015 the consumer stated the vehicle was diagnosed. The ignition switch was replaced twice. The airbag pretensioner failed. Updated 7/9/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10616356, filed 2014-07, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032334Aug 1, 2010Chevrolet/pontiac: sir/airbag light illuminated, dtc b0081 and passenger presence system (pps) code 23 stored (replace passenger seat belt retractor and re-route wire harness)…
- 10030646May 1, 2009Chevrolet/pontiac: the sir/airbag light is illuminated. Upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0081 set.
- 10030146Apr 1, 2009General motors: sir/airbag light illuminated, passenger presence system (pps) dtcs 023, 024, 063, 064, 065 set (inspect pps system wiring and/or connectors).
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
73 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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