Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-30 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel line is leaking fuel on the drivers side near the passenger door. The leak is to the point where it is pooling… |
| 2025-04-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly failed to operate as need… |
| 2025-02-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The ignition doest work right n want release the key the car dies n stalls while driving we was almost hit by a trooper… |
| 2024-12-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light … |
| 2024-11-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have 2 recalls with the ignition and switch. I went to Regal chevrolet in Lakeland Florida and was told essentially t… |
| 2024-11-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Our vehicle has had zero accidents the airbag light showed up on dashboard stating check airbags. Then as far as electr… |
| 2024-08-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The gas lines rusted out and the fuel pump is pooring gas out of it. I just bought the car 2 weeks ago smelled gas hit … |
| 2024-05-23 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | When the driver's side window on my 2008 Chevy Cobalt is fully open/down, the "Service air bag" warning light comes on.… |
| 2023-10-02 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas Line corroded near Driver rear wheel due to design of gas line bracket/shield. A bit of research finds that this i… |
| 2023-09-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message "Steering Locked" … |
| 2023-09-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2008 Chevy Cobalt has become unsafe to drive as it is leaking fuel out the bottom of car |
| 2023-08-08 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel lines have developed a leak near exhaust in rear of car. The line has rusted at the part that attaches line to the… |
| 2023-07-31 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My speedometer jumps and shows a message of POWER STEERING. It makes my fuel line jump as well. I've recently gotten my… |
| 2023-06-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel lines corroded, very dangerous, had to replace at a high cost to me. |
| 2023-06-02 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The back right seat belt and the back left seat belt lock up so much while trying to buckle in that we can hardly use t… |
| 2023-03-08 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle has a fuel leak from rear of vehicle. Smells of fuel in cabin. Found shields wet with fuel. Seems there should … |
| 2023-02-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving out of a parking space, the steering wheel b… |
| 2023-01-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have a major fuel leak in a fuel line close to the drivers side rear wheel . It's so bad that it was leaving a line o… |
| 2022-12-15 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnor… |
| 2022-11-25 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | No | 0 | The contact's son owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact's son stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, he coul… |
| 2022-10-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | My Power Steering failed. I was trying to turn into my drive way and I couldn’t turn my steering wheel. Mine and my chi… |
| 2022-08-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was drivein on high way in my car got hard to trun so i stoped and let my uncle drive cause he is more stronger then … |
| 2022-08-09 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel on the passenger’s side … |
| 2022-08-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel lines on this 2008 cobalt have rusted out and leaving a visible fuel leak puddle after parking. The leak occur… |
| 2022-07-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Power steering is locking up while driving. Windows won’t go down. |
| 2022-06-28 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Heavy fuel leak |
| 2022-06-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the vehicle experienced pow… |
| 2022-05-16 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering assist goes out randomly. Looked up VIN and said does not affect this vehicle, however, it is malfunctio… |
| 2022-04-29 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | i own a 5-speed manual transmission which should roll freely while in neutral. after starting engine while on a slight … |
| 2022-03-15 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have to replace my fuel lines due to them rusting out over the left rear wheel well. I noticed a distinct smell of ga… |
| 2022-03-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact's sister owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or being driven… |
| 2021-12-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I can smell a gas leak inside and outside of car just bought car for girlfriend don't want it to catch fire and kill he… |
| 2021-11-04 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel line rusted through and were leaking gas right next to the exhaust pipe! This should not happen!!! I’ve never … |
| 2021-10-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The receptacle that holds the brake light gets so hot that it melts and has melted the plastic around it as well. The b… |
| 2021-10-14 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed gasoline was leak… |
| 2021-10-03 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel leaking from body near left-rear wheel well. |
| 2021-10-03 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel line leaking in front of REAR LEFT tire. Looks to be due to rust causing the leak |
| 2021-09-22 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | There is a fuel leak with dripping towards the back of the car. I noticed that there is a current NHTSA investigation i… |
| 2021-09-05 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Began smelling gas while i was driving, took to mechanic to get checked. fuel line was cracked at the fuel pump. had to… |
| 2021-09-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering sud… |
| 2021-08-29 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel system has developed a small leak, for now near the left rear tire. I cannot pinpoint the exact location of th… |
| 2021-08-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 08 Chevy Cobalt has major fuel leak leaving puddles by left rear wheel. Very strong smell odor, losing more gas tha… |
| 2021-08-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | This is additional information in regards to my first reported complaint of my fuel lines leaking. Mechanic stated my c… |
| 2021-08-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel line near rear left (driver side) is leaking where held to vehicle. Noticed smell of fuel 8/16/21 then saw fresh f… |
| 2021-08-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | gas pump repaired in recall again leaking |
| 2021-07-20 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas leaking from under left side of vehicle near left rear tire. Gas line is rusted out. |
| 2021-06-24 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | I was driving alone paying attention in daylight and suddenly I was knocked/startled and vision blocked and I was sayin… |
| 2021-06-16 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the power stee… |
| 2021-06-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel Line is spraying gas out of it. These issues were up for recall in 2012 but not now.. |
| 2021-06-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Puddles of fuel leaking from car. Pungent fuel smell on back seats and coming through vents. Clothes are smelling like … |