2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 845 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,891miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 1% of the 845 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,891 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.
“Takata recall I am buying this vehicle from a buy here pay here lot.during my experiernce driving this car. I've had trouble steering the wheel.I brought in in to tire discounters for inspection testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163647, filed 2018-12, 95,000 miles“My back window in my car blew out for no reason at all. On both sides where the heat sensors are the glass is completely gone. The day this happened I had my defroster on and this is when it happened. I immediately called the dealership where I bought the vehicle and was told it wasn't there problem since I had over 10,000 miles on my car. I explained to them how it happened and still no positive response. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268575, filed 2009-05, 24,000 miles“Front windshield keeps fogging up, and not during any certain temperature. Defrost is used to dissipate problem however it is an annoyance. While driving one rainy evening I almost had an accident due to this condition, and I consider having good night vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10430402, filed 2011-10“When I started my car and at the same time I wanted to pull down the window it didn't work. I think it was already too much for the car. It happened already 3 times in 2.5 years and the car was new. Every time I have to go to the dealer to change the regulator in the window.”
NHTSA complaint #10351624, filed 2010-08“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While parked, the contact activated the windshield defroster, but it would not emit sufficient air to the windshield. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostics where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure because the defroster was functioning intermittently when it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,900. Updated 02/01/12”
NHTSA complaint #10441112, filed 2011-12, 59,900 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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