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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Speed Control Problems

Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has 13 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
310
Other
202
Electrical
123
Brakes
87
Airbags
53
Fuel System
43
Engine
29
Powertrain
18
Lights
14
Suspension
14
Speed Control
13
Seat Belts
11
Structure
7
Tires
5
Visibility
4
Latches & Locks
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Speed Control Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 22, 2020VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDRIVING UP HILL ON FREEWAY. GAS PETAL STUCK TO FLOOR INCREASING SPEED. COULD ONLY STOP BY PRESSING H...
Mar 9, 2018VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDASH MESSAGE SAYS POWERSTEERING AND SPEEDOMOTER STOPPED WORKING
Jan 4, 2016VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY...
Dec 8, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR P...
Nov 1, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE V...
Oct 1, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ENG PWR ...
Jul 7, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY I WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUST BACK UP AND TURN AROUND I NO SOONER PUT THE CAR IN REV...
Oct 30, 2013VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESON 10/2013, I WAS DRIVING ON THE 105 FWY GOING EASTBOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ALL...
Oct 31, 2012VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY CAR RAN INTO 3 TIMES (2012 - 2, 2014 -1) LOST CONTROL WHEN I DRIVE TO HIGH WAY AND CAR LOST POWE...
Jun 26, 2012VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEH...
Mar 13, 2012VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SP...
Nov 15, 2010VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELER...
Feb 1, 2010VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2008 CHEVROLET COBALT LS RENTED VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY DEFECT WHEN LIFTING OFF THE THROTTLE...

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