CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 710 complaints with NHTSA, including 59 crashes, 7 fires, 41 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (226 reports).
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Problem areas named in the 710 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 226 |
| Steering | 210 |
| Electrical System | 156 |
| Air Bags | 73 |
| Engine | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 36 |
| Power Train | 29 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair; however, the mechanic found a fuel leak and an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,311.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was started, and the power steering failure warning light was off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,824.
Steering went out while driving
The air bag never deployed I bought car in 2018 from original owner with car only having 33,000 miles on it and still under warranty til car had 100,000 miles and I hit a deer head on 2 months after getting car which bought in may of 2018 hit the deer in July 2018 . The deer was hit with the front passenger side it broke my headlight n messed my hood up and smashed in the grill little and my air bags never deployed I hit deer at 50 mph , after that had happened I took it in to Chevy dealership and had them look at car cause I told them I hit that deer and air bag never deployed and that my air bag light came on once in awhile and said service air bag . The dealership said they do that some
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact struck a deer. The air bags did not deploy. Additionally, while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle. There was an abnormal sulfur and fuel odor detected. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the MAP sensor needed to be reset. The mechanic reset the air bag light. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt questions
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Based on 710 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (226), Steering (210), Electrical System (156).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.