Does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have brake problems?

NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 86% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 11,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Cobalt SS year has the most brake complaints?

The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS has the most brake complaints (164), compared with 164 for the 2009.

Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 86% of all 190 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 3 Cobalt SS model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 11,000 miles.

Brakes complaints: 164; 86% of 190 complaints
All complaints this year: 190
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2009, latest Feb 19, 2019.

164 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Feb 2019; peak Sep 2009 (28).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Cobalt SS model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200874 (78%)
2009164 (86%)
20102 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have brake problems?: NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 86% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 11,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt SS year has the most brake complaints?: The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS has the most brake complaints (164), compared with 164 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.