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Engine coolingPart report

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 190 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 1% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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 front intercooler on the vehicle was designed below the ground effects of the front bumper. The intercooler has cracked 3 to 4 times and is not repairable. This is a flaw on all 2008-2009 chevy Cobalt Ss models. The result was a broke down vehicle. The air system on the car failed. The dealership neglected to cover this under warranty even though it is a manufacture defect.”

NHTSA complaint #10425752, filed 2011-09, 20,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%

Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Brakes
163 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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