2009 Chevrolet Cobalt engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from near the rear passenger-side wheel area. The…”
filed Oct 11, 2022
“I drove my car around 7:15 am until about 10:00 am. Everything was fine. When I started it up again I heard this loud noise coming from the engine. It sounded like a diesel truck. My flex pipe was disconnected. This attached to the manifold. I didn't hit anything to cause this problem. I asked the…”
filed Sep 3, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 24 | 2% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 43 | 2% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 51 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.