2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, but owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

190

Crashes / fires

8 / 2

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	133
Parking Brake	18
Service Brakes	13
Air Bags	8
Electrical System	7
Service Brakes, Electric	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Steering	4
Power Train	3
Service Brakes, Air	3
Wheels	3
Tires	3

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
Suspension › Rear — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 76,022 miles · reported Feb 19, 2019

I was driving the other day and noticed that one of my back brakes was sticking and so I took a look at it and fluid level was fine and there was no air in the brake line. I feel the cause of this is bad calipers and some others I have talked had the same issue.

Service Brakes · reported Dec 16, 2018

Fuel line rusts through causing fuel to leak out next to exhaust pipe. Happens to evap line as well. Poor design in the heat shielding traps moisture which rusts through the line. Fuel leaks out when the car is running, parked, moving or not. Rear brake caliper sticks out from using the parking brake and pad sticks to rotor causing excessive wear.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 105,000 miles · reported Dec 11, 2018

Fuel lines under the car, driver side rear started leaking fuel. The lines were rusted through and fuel leaked past the exhaust system where a potential car fire could have happened if not noticed right away. The vehicle was parked in the garage and off when I noticed the strong scent of gas and saw a small puddle of fuel under the car. Repairs were completed at porter chevrolet service in newark, delaware. Repairs consisted of replacing the feed line and fill line. The estimate quoted was $800. Repairs ended up costing $480.

Electrical System · at 73,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2018

Connector feeding power to the A/C-heater blower melted; caused a crackling sound, a smell, and the fan to stop working. The connector melted together. To get a picture of the pin that failed required me to break the connector. Power was present on the brown wire as soon as the ignition is on - the blower did not need to be operating to generate heat at the connector. The wire leading to the connector was discolored from the heat.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 73,000 miles · reported May 28, 2018

Leaking fuel lines above exhaust. Where the fuel line comes down out of the tank and runs forward, there is a holder that was wearing on the fuel line and caused a hole and a leak.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (133 reports), followed by parking brake (18). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.