2008 Chevrolet Cobalt problems by component
845 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 309 | 37% | 69,700 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 202 | 24% | 103,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 166 | 20% | 75,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 98 | 12% | 60,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 40 | 5% | 96,036 mi |
| Engine → | 36 | 4% | 79,490 mi |
| Power Train → | 29 | 3% | 81,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 27 | 3% | 49,794 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 22 | 3% | 96,013 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 18 | 2% | 79,090 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 18 | 2% | 59,500 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 17 | 2% | 89,143 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 17 | 2% | 96,013 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Structure → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.