2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalts for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Chevrolet Cobalt Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Chevrolet Cobalt | 28 Cobalts, 8.8 months of data per Cobalt, average 40200 miles39 |
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Brakes started squeaking. driver's side rotor had scoring, looked damaged. Dealer said it was a cosmetic issue only, but replaced rotor and pads for customer satisfaction. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | SERVICE AIR BAG light came on, dealer repaired/replaced appropriate portions of wiring harness. Rattle from sunroof when closed. Dealer adjusted sunroof track. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Right headlight half burned out, left headlight terribly misaligned |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 22700 | 0 | Rattling/cracking sound in the front end. Mostly noticable on bumpy surfaces at low speeds - less than 30 mph. Steering column was replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Service Engine light came on for 6 days - not an issue with a loose gas cap. Vent solenoid wires both broken 12 inches from solenoid. |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Light indicating brake malfunction |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 6200 | 0 | Front left strut replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 10540 | 0 | Door seal replaced because of draft. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | squeaking from rear brakes. was told that they could not replicate it and all gm pads do it. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 30000 | 300 | turn signal not returning to off position |
| Aug | 2012 | 51700 | 269 | cam position actuator replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 3720 | 0 | ECM failure. Don't know why or how, probably just defective from the factory. Car threw a CEL and later, after 10 kms it started to sputter and rev at unusual idle levels and it was also in "limp" mode. Threw 9 codes at the dealer; they determined ECM |
| Jun | 2011 | 23560 | 0 | Passenger air bag malfunction light on; had to replace passenger side seat belt assembly. Right headlight had condensation inside of it since Day 1; informed this dealer about it, and they happily replaced it free of charge. Some dealers are better than others :) |
| Aug | 2011 | 27280 | 0 | Mass absolute pressure sensor failure.... new part installed, no recurring problems. |
| Nov | 2011 | 30380 | 4300 | Weak valve springs happened twice.. 1st time under warranty, 2nd time was on my own bill but I upgraded to an entirely new upgraded head, so the problem will NOT return. |
| Dec | 2012 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | headlight housing was not sealed. condensation on inside of housing. they replaced entire assembly |
| Feb | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Airbag Warning light stayed on. Only came on when there was a front seat passenger. Dealer replaced entire front passenger seatbelt and latch assembly. Some sensor in there was triggering the airbag light to stay on. |
| Mar | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Brakes really started squealing at 5000 miles. During tire rotation, I noticed 2 really deep grooves cut into back of driver side rear rotor. They admitted that was bad. Had rotor turned but didn't fix loud squeak. Told that was normal. HA!! |
| May | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | I noticed a vibration in wheel when going over bumps while cornering. Was told my steering rack was worn out at 21000 miles. WTF? They replaced the rack and parts in the steering column. Very tight steering now. Clutch pedal started groaning/squeaking when letting it out. They lubed the pedal pivot point but squeak/groan was back the next day. Just living with it now. |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 19220 | 0 | Car would not shift into reverse. Shifter cable ordered and replaced. Minor leakage from right front axle seal. Seal replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 5580 | 0 | Window/door rattle, clicking noise from window motor |
| Jul | 2009 | 5580 | 0 | Paint was coming off at the bottom inside portion of both doors where they meet the weather stripping. the door striker is broken |
| Sep | 2011 | 32860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Inside door handle chrome was flaking |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Cold air duct was rerouted |
| Jan | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Excessive noise while sunroof is closed |
| Jan | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Sunroof closed. Too much wind noise. They installed a TSB which included new shorter bolts Service air system light came on. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Air bag light periodically flashes on and off... warranty repair |
| Mar | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | A/C water was dripping into passenger floor compartment Air bag warning light on again dealer can't figure out the problem and just resents the code...he documented the mileage so that when the problem does get worse and we figure it out it will be covered under warranty... |
| May | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | A/C is still leaking did some research and it seems that this car is one of the many that had this problem. Where the drain goes through the fire wall there is a connection that wasn't sealed by the factory and if they don't line up it leaks |
| Jun | 2012 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008.5 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Sunroof leaks due to clogged drainage tubes. Leak significant - dripping down interior rear walls. Repair 'completed.' Or so they said. It lasted until the next time it rained. Previous 'repair' did not fix problem. Water intrusion so bad, trunk held water and fiberboard over spare tire had mold/mildew growing. Rear seats pulled, entire interior of car 'blow dried,' and mildew treated, entire trunk area carpets/padding pulled. |
| Dec | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | On cold mornings, gear shift won't shift out of first or second gear until car warms up (won't shift to right). Shop could not replicate. Seems an issue similar to cold mornings where the window won't roll down - condensation freezing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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