2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS service brakes, hydraulic problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had to replace the rear brakes 4 times and still haven't replaced the front I get stock pads and rotors from chevy dealer! And within 500 miles the rotors are all scored up and look like they have 20k on them. I see this being a serious safety hazard for someone who does not realize it…”
filed Dec 18, 2011
“Rear brake rotors are irreparably scored and warped after 11,000 miles, preventing the rear brakes from working correctly and decreasing braking effectiveness. This is common on 2008 cobalt sses. *tr”
filed Nov 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cobalt SS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Cobalt SS | 133 | 70% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.