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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of all 845 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 71,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
47
6% of 845
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
71,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2008, latest Apr 30, 2022.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2008Dec 2010Feb 2012Jul 2013Apr 2014Mar 2015Jan 2016Mar 2019
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Apr 2022; peak Nov 2011 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Cobalt model year

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

  1. 200591 (6%)
  2. 200693 (4%)
  3. 200776 (5%)
  4. 200847 (6%)
  5. 200930 (4%)
  6. 201038 (7%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt have brake problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most brake complaints (93), compared with 47 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.