2008 CHEVROLET COBALT Structurebody Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT

6 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#11124243 |
ISSUE #1) FUEL LEAK FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK. THIS CREATES A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN DURING ANY OPERATION, AND FUEL LEAKING ON DRIVEWAY AFTER OPERATION. FUMES ARE STRONG ENOUGH THAT ANY OPEN FLAME IN CABIN WOULD DETONATE CREATING DEATH AND/OR CRITICAL INJURY. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE IN AUG 2017 COSTING OVER $600 DOLLARS. ISSUE #2) BOTH INTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN RESULTING IN DOORS BEING UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS NORMALLY. TO OPEN DOORS, WINDOWS MUST BE CRANKED DOWN OPENING DOORS USING THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. THE FAILURE AREA IS WHERE DOOR LATCH CABLE CONNECTS TO REAR OF DOOR HANDLES. BOTH DOOR HANDLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT REPLACED SERVICE HANDLES HAVE SHARP EDGES FROM PLASTIC FLASH. BOTH ISSUES ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN DEATH AND/OR CRITICAL INJURY IF EITHER ISSUE FAILS DURING ANY VEHICLE OPERATION. AS A DISABLED VETERAN, HUSBAND AND...
#10893791 |
DRIVER'S DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE BROKE OR BECAME DISCONNECTED TODAY, PROHIBITING EXIT FROM THE CAR AT THAT DOOR. CAN BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE HANDLE.
#10870934 |
AT 3:30AM, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOUGLAS PERFORMANCE GT-H TIRE 195/60R15 88H TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE SITTING IN MY GARAGE. IT BENT THE METAL FRAME AROUND THE WHEEL WELL, BLEW THE HEADLIGHT OUT COMPLETELY, AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE WHEEL WELL.
#10787058 |
THE HOOD LATCH HOOK PART OF THE HOOD IS RUSTING TO A POINT WHERE ITS READY TO BREAK OFF WHICH WILL LEAD TO THE HOOD BEING OPENED WHEN DRIVING
#10594033 | Crash
SLIDING ON SLIPPERY ROAD. FISHTAILED, NOT SURE IF STEERING LOCKED UP. WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE SIDE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECALL WITH THE COBALT AT THIS TIME. *TR
#10574921 | Crash
ON FEBRUARY 21TH, 2011, I WAS DRIVING ON THE I-95 EXPRESSWAY. SUDDENLY, I LOST THE CONTROL OF MY CAR WHICH WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR DRIVEN BY [XXX] (CASE # [XXX]). ON JUNE SEVENTH, 2010, MY WIFE HAD SIMILAR ACCIDENT WITH HER 2006 CHEVY COBALT. THE FACT THAT BOTH CRASHES WERE SO SIMILAR MADE DUBIOUS ABOUT OUR RESPONSIBILITY ON THEM. I ASKED TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE TWICE (3/25/11 AND 4/9/11), BUT INSPECTORS SAID THAT MY CAR WAS OK. ON DECEMBER 12, 2011 I PRESENTED A COMPLAINT TO F. H.S. M. V. D. M. S. (COMPLAINT #[XXX]), ON DECEMBER 16, 2011 ITS ANSWER WAS; YOUR COMPLAINTS DO NOT FALL WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. DEJECTED, I DID NOT FORWARD ANY MORE ACTION. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM GM A WARNING ABOUT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY EXISTS IN 2005-2007 MODEL YEAR (MY) CHEVROLET COBALT, THEN I READ ON TV NEWS,...

Other 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT Problem Areas

Steering 296 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 202 complaints Electrical System 152 complaints Air Bags 89 complaints Engine 36 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 33 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints Power Train 20 complaints Seat Belts 18 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 17 complaints Service Brakes 17 complaints Exterior Lighting 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 6 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Traction Control System 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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