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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Tires Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 845 total for the year
Median mileage
17,632miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 1% of the 845 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,632 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Hankook optimo 725 p205/55r16 tires sidewall with extreme cracking! Very similar to the hankook dynapro recall. Cobalt has very low mileage, so many consumers may not be experiencing a problem of this sort due to a car with higher mileage (and needing a tire change). I have contacted hankook and my new car dealer (kenny ross Chevrolet), but has promised me nothing to this point. I am terrified of a blow-out, and possible bodily injury, due to the extent of the cracking sidewalls. …”

NHTSA complaint #10433884, filed 2011-11, 10,000 miles

“Driving car on interstate at approx. 70 miles per hour. Rear drivers side tire separated causing car to veer off the road into grassy area. Proceeded approx. 75 feet before stopping vehicle. Car had over 1200.00 dollars worth of damage to rear bumper, tail light and rear door from tire beating up against car. The whole tread separated from the tire.”

NHTSA complaint #10483304, filed 2012-11, 17,632 miles

“Driving in inclement weather, car performs poorly. Hard to control and poor traction. Car has 18,000 miles on it. Spoke to an owner with similar car (pontiac g5) who has similar complaint. A week ago an 18 year old girl lost control of her 2007 Cobalt during winter weather. Worst car in winter weather I have owned.”

NHTSA complaint #10251968, filed 2008-12, 17,957 miles

“The contact leased a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The vehicle has continental touringcontact as tires, size 195/60/r15 (na). While driving between 55-60 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. She immediately pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. She observed that the front driver's side tire lost an excessive amount of pressure. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and they replaced the tire with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the front driver's side tire exhibited severe tread separation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10275489, filed 2009-07, 31,322 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201061%
200951%
200851%
2007141%
200650%
200591%

Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
309 complaintsFuel system
243 complaintsElectrical system
166 complaintsAir bags
98 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsSeat belts
18 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.

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