2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
222
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS
The 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS has received a total of 222 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (133 complaints), Parking Brake (18 complaints), and Service Brakes (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS
222 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 133 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC-5350A — INTERIOR LIGHTING
GM: GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THERE COULD BE FIVE INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES AND IS LIKELY RELATED TO AN ELECTRICAL HARNESS. *RM
PIP-4485 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
GMC: LOW BOOST, REDUCED POWER AND/OR DTC ON CERTAIN 2008-09 COBALT SS. INSPECT THE RIGHT SIDE CAC (CHARGE AIR COOLER) PIPE FOR CONTACT ON RADIATOR SUPPORT BOLT. *PE
PIP-4485 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
GMC: LOW BOOST, REDUCED POWER AND/OR DTC ON CERTAIN 2008-09 COBALT SS. INSPECT THE RIGHT SIDE CAC (CHARGE AIR COOLER) PIPE FOR CONTACT ON RADIATOR SUPPORT BOLT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET COBALT SS
- 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT SS — 117 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS (current)
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