Which Chevrolet Cobalt SS year has the most reported problems?

The 2009 Cobalt SS has the highest complaint index at 100, with 190 complaints, 8 crashes, and 3 injuries reported to NHTSA. Its median mileage at failure was 11,900 miles.

Which Chevrolet Cobalt SS year has the fewest reported problems?

The 2010 Cobalt SS has the lowest complaint index at 0, with only 9 complaints logged and a median mileage at failure of 45,528 miles.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Cobalt SS?

Brakes account for 82% of all complaints across 2008-2010, totaling 240 complaints out of 294. Electrical system issues are next at 6%.

Does the Chevrolet Cobalt SS have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Cobalt SS model years.

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2009 model year shows the most reported issues of the three years covered, with 190 complaints, 8 crashes, and 3 injuries centered on brakes.

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Best and Worst Years (2008–2010)

Across 2008-2010, the Chevrolet Cobalt SS logged 294 NHTSA complaints, with brakes making up 82% of them. The 2009 model year has the highest complaint index (100) with 190 complaints, 8 crashes, and 3 injuries, while 2010 has the lowest complaint index (0) with only 9 complaints. No recall campaigns are listed for any year.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 3; 2008–2010
NHTSA complaints: 294
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 4
Top problem area: Brakes

Cobalt SS Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2008	No verdict	50	95	0	1	Brakes	—	—
2009	No verdict	100	190	8	2	Brakes	—	—
2010	No verdict	0	9	0	1	Electrical System	25	—

Most common Chevy Cobalt SS problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Brakes240 (82%)
Electrical System18 (6%)
Airbags14 (5%)
Fuel System14 (5%)
Engine13 (4%)
Other9 (3%)
Steering9 (3%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (3%)
Seat Belts5 (2%)
Structure & Body4 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Cobalt SS year has the most reported problems?: The 2009 Cobalt SS has the highest complaint index at 100, with 190 complaints, 8 crashes, and 3 injuries reported to NHTSA. Its median mileage at failure was 11,900 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt SS year has the fewest reported problems?: The 2010 Cobalt SS has the lowest complaint index at 0, with only 9 complaints logged and a median mileage at failure of 45,528 miles.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Cobalt SS?: Brakes account for 82% of all complaints across 2008-2010, totaling 240 complaints out of 294. Electrical system issues are next at 6%.
Does the Chevrolet Cobalt SS have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Cobalt SS model years.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2009 model year shows the most reported issues of the three years covered, with 190 complaints, 8 crashes, and 3 injuries centered on brakes.