MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:40:34.943Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
190
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

82% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 190 complaints 2009 190 2010: 9 complaints 2010
2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 190 complaints 2009 190 2010: 9 complaints 2010
2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 190 complaints 2009 190 2010: 9 complaints 2010

2009: 190 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200895
2009190
20109

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

82% · 155 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIRE

Parking brake

9% · 18 reports

Air bags

4% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2014-02-27

Also filed under Electrical system and steering

Electrical system

4% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

3% · 6 reports
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-28

The fuel lines that are wrapped in the heat protective tape on the driver rear side just as they turn up to go to the fuel tank are rusted out because the heat shield protector holds water on the fuel lines and now mine are rusted out and leaking...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2010-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-07-19 Electric Power Steering Failure
  2. I
    2020-07-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-08-17 Fuel Line Leak

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 155 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 8 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, accounting for 82% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.