2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 77%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 77% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss rear brakes had to be changed before the front brakes (40000km). The rotors were heavily scored to a point where they could not be resurfaced. The pads were worn out unevenly and had a different levels of wear. The front brakes at 60000 still have lots of brake pad left. I replaced the brakes myself and did not keep the old parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10329385, filed 2010-05, 50,000 miles“2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss rear brakes faulty. Rear pads are gouging in to rotors very badly at this point, 11,000 miles. I driver conservatively. This gouging of rotors actually became noticeable at only 3500 miles. I have owned the car since new. I recommend GM puts recall out on rear brakes for this car to replace rotors and pads free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10285599, filed 2009-09, 3,500 miles“The rear brakes on my 2008 Cobalt Ss/tc were completely shot at around 14000 miles. The gouges in the rotors were too deep to get turned and I had to do a full brake job on the rear brakes because GM said that they only cover the brakes until 12,000 miles. The new brakes still make strange noises and when the car is in reverse sometimes a very loud screech comes from them.”
NHTSA complaint #10327353, filed 2010-04, 14,000 miles“Rear brakes are gouging and wearing at an alarming rate. At 15k miles I am about due to replace the pads and rotors in fear that they will fail. I had them inspected at 1900 miles when the problem first occurred, dealer stated it was normal wear. Dealer denied me warranty coverage due to only a 12k warranty on the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10283002, filed 2009-09, 1,900 miles“I have noticed excessive wear on my rear brakes and groves forming on my rotors too. I have a 2008 chevy Cobalt Ss turbo. The dealer is saying it is normal wear and tear but I believe it is something more than wear and tear. My complaints to the dealer has gone unheard and will not be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10354987, filed 2010-09, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10138197Nov 12, 2012This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
4 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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