MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:19:00.779Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Cobalt SS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 190 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2010
2009: 190 complaints
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YearComplaints
200895
2009190
20109

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 70%

70% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 133 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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BOUGHT MY 09 COBALT SS TC SEDAN WITH 3500 MILES ON IT. REAR ROTORS ALREADY HAD GROOVES AT THAT MILEAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100928

BRAKES FAILED, SLID IN THE SNOW AND HIT THE PASSENGER REAR RIM AGAINST THE CURB. THIS EVEN LEAD TO THE RIM BEING REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE AXLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100126

BRAKES FAILED, SLID IN THE SNOW AND HIT THE PASSENGER REAR RIM AGAINST THE CURB. THIS EVEN LEAD TO THE RIM BEING REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE AXLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100126

PARKING BRAKE 9%

9% of complaints: parking brake — 18 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS BEGAN TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE ON THEIR OWN, POSSIBLY LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN AS VEHICLE ENTERED INTO A CURVE. CAUSED DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL GO INTO DITCH, BOUNCE OUT OF DITCH AND LOG ROLL THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140227

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%

4% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS BEGAN TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE ON THEIR OWN, POSSIBLY LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN AS VEHICLE ENTERED INTO A CURVE. CAUSED DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL GO INTO DITCH, BOUNCE OUT OF DITCH AND LOG ROLL THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140227

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20100127 — PE (closed 20100719)

Electric Power Steering Failure

I 20200705 — PE (closed 20230817)

Fuel Line Leak

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (133 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.