2008 Chevrolet Cobalt power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn while parallel parking. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that first the transmission control module, the traction control, ignition and power steering…”
filed Feb 10, 2021
“I had recalls fixed in 2015. And then suddenly power steering turns on and off. Never before they touched it was there an issue. It happens here and there and stops. This year is happening every day and won't go away. My power steering turns off in middle of driving. Dash board lights go off and…”
filed Sep 23, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 31 | 5% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 29 | 4% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 43 | 3% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 137 | 6% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 99 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
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.