Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Chevrolet cobalt has 5 recalls, 938 complaints.
5
Recalls
938
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V171000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac S...
14V047000
AIR BAGS
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
14E021000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 I...
12V459000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Ari...
10V073000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER ST...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-DR
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel line is leaking fuel on the drivers side near the passenger door. The leak is to the point ... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly failed... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The ignition doest work right n want release the key the car dies n stalls while driving we was almo... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air... |
| Nov 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have 2 recalls with the ignition and switch. I went to Regal chevrolet in Lakeland Florida and was... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Our vehicle has had zero accidents the airbag light showed up on dashboard stating check airbags. Th... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The gas lines rusted out and the fuel pump is pooring gas out of it. I just bought the car 2 weeks a... |
| May 23, 2024 | AIR BAGS | When the driver's side window on my 2008 Chevy Cobalt is fully open/down, the "Service air bag" warn... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas Line corroded near Driver rear wheel due to design of gas line bracket/shield. A bit of researc... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2008 Chevy Cobalt has become unsafe to drive as it is leaking fuel out the bottom of car |
| Aug 8, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel lines have developed a leak near exhaust in rear of car. The line has rusted at the part that a... |
| Jul 31, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My speedometer jumps and shows a message of POWER STEERING. It makes my fuel line jump as well. I've... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel lines corroded, very dangerous, had to replace at a high cost to me. |
| Jun 2, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The back right seat belt and the back left seat belt lock up so much while trying to buckle in that ... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle has a fuel leak from rear of vehicle. Smells of fuel in cabin. Found shields wet with fuel. ... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving out of a parking space, t... |
| Jan 13, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a major fuel leak in a fuel line close to the drivers side rear wheel . It's so bad that it w... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ve... |
| Nov 25, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | The contact's son owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact's son stated while driving at approximat... |