Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for … |
| 2025-10-18 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering w… |
| 2025-02-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering went out while driving |
| 2024-08-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | There is a leak in the fuel lines that is just awful. Constant while driving Many others have experienced as well. Le… |
| 2024-05-28 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | No | 0 | OEM headlights had become dim and one could no longer be aimed, so I ordered these replacements through Amazon. I paid … |
| 2024-04-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed … |
| 2024-01-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | Loosing power steering |
| 2023-11-16 | STEERING | No | 0 | My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank God I turned on my emerge… |
| 2023-07-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My Cobalt 2009 has gas leaking in front of the back driver's side wheel. This has been report it seems by several peopl… |
| 2023-06-25 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor insi… |
| 2023-06-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel leak very strong gas smell |
| 2023-06-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | There is a gas leak an after reviewing online there are several complaints of chevy colbalt 09 owners whos car forms a … |
| 2023-06-20 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle … |
| 2023-05-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after driving to a local store and turning off the ve… |
| 2023-04-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle is leaking fuel from rusted fuel line near drivers side rear tire. Apparently a common issue with this model wi… |
| 2023-04-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | steering is going out. when turning slowly it’s hard to turn it back straight. |
| 2023-01-15 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that she smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The … |
| 2023-01-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2009 Chevy Cobalt, Driving to work Friday January 13 2023, noticed heavy smell of gasoline. parked car and noticed a pu… |
| 2022-11-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel leaking from near top of tank/pump. Sounds similar to other recalls though my VIN is not currently included. Notic… |
| 2022-10-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel pump leak: fuel pump line started spewing fuel over ground during engine start. Engine wouldn’t not start due to h… |
| 2022-10-02 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the check engine light would r… |
| 2022-07-30 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle had an instance of hard starting, then I became aware of the odour of fuel in my car which quickly made me … |
| 2022-07-28 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Strong smell of gas inside vehicle. Gas is leaking from vehicle. Known problem of fuel leakage and vehicle recalls. |
| 2022-07-25 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of th… |
| 2022-06-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | While parking my 2009 Chevy Cobalt the power steering became difficult. It was like it stopped working at times. Then i… |
| 2022-06-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power… |
| 2022-06-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Leak in fuel line |
| 2022-06-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steerin… |
| 2022-05-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Wiring harness is located too close to the human under the driver's seat. Exposes the driver to electrical frequencies … |
| 2022-05-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Noticed gas smell inside and outside of car. |
| 2022-04-08 | STEERING | Yes | 0 | My power steering seemed very loose. I zig zag across the road.Trying not to hit a telephone pole.Slipped into a ditch.… |
| 2022-03-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel line leak occurred at approximately approx. 76,700 miles requiring immediate repair as gasoline was leaking out at… |
| 2022-03-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermit… |
| 2022-02-10 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | There is gas puddling around the driver rear tire. I saw an article, which can be found here: https://www.thecarconnec… |
| 2022-01-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I noticed the smell of fuel originating from the near the left rear well a few days ago (~1/1/2022). I took my car to a… |
| 2022-01-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact's mother owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his mother was starting the vehicle, t… |
| 2022-01-11 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have noticed when car is parked in garage that there is a gas odor present in the garage. It appears the gas odor is… |
| 2022-01-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the electric… |
| 2021-12-16 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Derive airbag idiot light is on and service airbag message is on |
| 2021-10-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My car has a fuel leak. I looked up to see if there was a recall and there was but not for my VIN. This is a serious … |
| 2021-10-22 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE COMES ON WITH WARNING LIGHT MOSTLY IN COLDER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. THIS IS … |
| 2021-09-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a fuel odor was detected while the vehicle was parked… |
| 2021-08-19 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | fuel line has corroded badly by the rear left wheel, possibly due to the material used for the line and by road salt be… |
| 2021-07-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel line leaking - 2ft diameter puddle of gas in garage started July 23, 2021. Located just in front of left side rea… |
| 2021-07-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | whenever i would go to speed up my ecs active light would pop up, now it’s been popping up every time my wheel isn’t st… |
| 2021-06-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing the steering wheel becam… |
| 2021-06-04 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | key got stuck in ignition ,now wont start car , now airbag light is on |
| 2021-04-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING M… |
| 2021-04-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | THERE'S A WHINING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING AND A WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED GOING DOWN A HILL IT MAKES A SHUTTE… |
| 2021-03-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | STEERING IS STIFF. GETTING HARD TO TURN |