CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 845 complaints with NHTSA, including 76 crashes, 14 fires, 79 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (311 reports).
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Problem areas named in the 845 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 311 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 202 |
| Electrical System | 170 |
| Air Bags | 101 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 |
| Engine | 36 |
| Power Train | 29 |
| Suspension | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
What owners report
No deployment during head on collision totaling vehicle of faulty air bag
Head on collision, airbag did not deploy
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was turned off for a while and restarted for the power steering functionality to return. The failure was persistent. The contact stated that the power steering warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informed the contact that it was a known failure with the power steering. The mechanic confirmed the power steering failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not
The fuel line is leaking fuel on the drivers side near the passenger door. The leak is to the point where it is pooling under the door on the ground.
The ignition doest work right n want release the key the car dies n stalls while driving we was almost hit by a trooper n he called we spoke to 2 people n they had a gm call us n they said that this has been a big concern of these cars n we tried n tried to get it fixed n they say sorry can't can they when something they built wrong kills me or my family my vin [XXX] 2008 CHEVY COBALT [XXX] IS MY NUMBER INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Based on 845 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (311), Fuel/Propulsion System (202), Electrical System (170).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.