2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 3%of 845 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 3% of the 845 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I smelled gas. Took it to the shop. The fuel supply line was leaking. Took it to the dealer and not covered under warranty, why not? I'm having the fuel filter replaced, which is covered. Plus, my car is losing power while on the interstate. I see the electric power assist is under recall, but the dealer told me it doesn't apply to my car, why not? In motion, on the interstate. Recall no. 10v073000.”
NHTSA complaint #11340210, filed 2020-07, 152,000 miles“I have made a complaint before about my car stalling when coming to a stop or idling and the issue still hasn't been fixed. Still no one can diagnose my car, even though this seems to be a very common problem. My car has now started dying when I am driving. I'll get up to a speed and suddenly my car is off on the freeway. I still have no code being thrown on my car. I have put money into the car and nothing has made a difference.”
NHTSA complaint #10787995, filed 2015-11, 110,000 miles“The electronic stability control light is on all the time as well as traction control. Also I took the car in for the key not coming out of the steering and came out of dealership with a broken turn signal (it works but I hear a clicking sound when I turn the steering wheel).”
NHTSA complaint #10468329, filed 2012-07, 91,000 miles“The ignition cylinder on my 08 Chevrolet colbalt imploded and I was unable to drive vehicle. I had to have it towed in and repaired. The service adviser told me there was to be a recall on this problem. Is this true? How does someone get an investigation started?”
NHTSA complaint #10381043, filed 2011-02, 41,900 miles“Battery keeps dying and key is stuck in ignition. Have to keep replacing battery every 8 months which are brand new 5 year battery. Fuel line was replaced but still strong odor of gas and rotting fuel line again. Safety hazard! This has been reported by a large number of people. Why is there not a recall on this?? Vehicle was stationary at the time. This happens all the time so I can only put one date in here. Something is also wrong with my electrical system and the check engine light comes on all the time after diagnosing with my mechanic and having it turned off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118459, filed 2018-08, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11019074May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019073May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
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Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
309 complaintsFuel system
243 complaintsElectrical system
166 complaintsAir bags
98 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
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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