2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 6% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“The key is stuck in the ignition and the car will not start. In addition, I can't get the gear to shift to park to move to neutral, I've lost all power to the car from the lights to being unable to open the trunk. I had to put the emergency break on for fear that the car would roll away because I couldn't move the gear shift. The car has been parked in my driveway for the last three months.”
NHTSA complaint #11052151, filed 2017-12, 179,000 miles“My rear brake were scored up and squeak ever since I got the car brand new. After a little bit of stop and go traffic the rear brakes began to squeak when brake is applied to gradually slow to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10283694, filed 2009-09, 100 miles“Driver door stuck. Will not open. If you are inside and that happens, you can not get out the door. The car had been parked outside overnight. Morning it would not open. It will unlock, but not open.”
NHTSA complaint #11122474, filed 2018-08, 130,000 miles“Hello I have a 2008 chevy Cobalt Ss and I have experienced a big defect with my car, the car itself turned off as in all electrical parts went off suddenly while the car was in motion this was reported to my dealership right away since this is a leased brand new car, the dealership did not respond to the complaint in anyway, the car has been fixed but still continues to have electrical problems and the dealership nor the manufacturer want to take any responsibility.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
73 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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