2008 CHEVROLET COBALT Structurebody Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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...
DRIVER'S DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE BROKE OR BECAME DISCONNECTED TODAY, PROHIBITING EXIT FROM THE CAR AT THAT DOOR. CAN BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE HANDLE.
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.
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
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
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