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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 95 total for the year
Median mileage
7,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 2% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.

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.

“In july 2008 we purchased a new chevy Cobalt Ss from c.weaver Chevrolet in yorkville, ny. We were having a problem with a noise in the rear and brought it in for service at 12,400 miles. We were told that it was in need of rear brakes and also that the front tires were in need of replacement. The front tires were removed in the winter for snow tires and have only been on the car for about 7,00 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10277484, filed 2009-07, 7,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200822%

Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Brakes
73 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology